About this episode

This episode explores the overlap between ADHD and autism, discussing key differences and why many adults may miss a diagnosis.

Check out the ADHD Coach in your pocket! + the ADHD Goal Setting Workbook (life planner tool) If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether your sensory overwhelm, social struggles, need for routine, or masking goes beyond ADHD, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking the overlap between ADHD and autism, some key differences, why so many adults miss it, and how to reflect on this question without spiralling. In this episode we explore: Why ADHD and autism can look so simi...

People in this episode

Host: Xena Jones

Topics covered

• ADHD
• autism
• late diagnosis
• sensory overwhelm
• social struggles
• routine
• masking

Keywords

• ADHD
• autism
• diagnosis
• sensory overwhelm
• social struggles
• masking
• routine

Mentioned in this episode

Products: ADHD Coach, ADHD Goal Setting Workbook

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