EP 14: The signs- Autism and ADHD
About this episode
Cathy Wassell discusses the signs of autism and ADHD, the myths surrounding them, and the importance of support for neurodivergent children.
Autism, ADHD and the Myths We Need to Retire, with Cathy Wassell This week we're joined by Cathy Wassell, founder and CEO of Autistic Girls Network and The Haven, and author of the best-selling book Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person . Cathy's own journey started when her daughter was diagnosed autistic at 13, during a mental health crisis, after years of nobody suggesting it. That experience led her to build one of the UK's leading communities supporting autistic girls and their families, and more recently, an online school for young people who've fallen out of mainstream education entirely. In this episode we talk about: Why girls are diagnosed on average six years later than boys, and what "internalising" vs "externalising" autism actually means Masking (and why it's rarely a conscious choice, especially in kids) How to spot the signs at home when your child holds it together all day at school Why autism and ADHD so often show up together, and what that "tug of war" in the brain can look like day to day The myth of autistic people lacking empathy, and why Cathy wants it retired for good. Why autonomy is one of the most important things you can offer a neurodivergent child…
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