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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 32 MIN

#161 Is It ADHD, Autism… or Both? Why so many late-diagnosed adults are asking this question

from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones

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 similarCommon areas of overlap like sensory differences, emotional regulation, executive functioning & social strugglesHow novelty-seeking and routine can show up differentlyThe difference between fidgeting, hyperactivity & stimmingWhy so many late-diagnosed adults start asking this questionHow masking can make autism harder to spotQuestions to ask yourself LINKS TO GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*Get our ADHD Coach in your pocket! + the ADHD Goal Setting Workbook (life planner tool)*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!

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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...

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