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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 8 MIN

Should I Get an Autism or ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult? | What Helped Me Decide

from The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh · host Brett, The AuDHD Boss

Is it worth getting an ADHD or autism diagnosis later in life? I’m Brett, The AuDHD Boss—an autistic manager with ADHD—and in this episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I get from late-diagnosed professionals: “Should I get a formal diagnosis?”In this episode, I share:The personal questions I asked before getting diagnosedHow diagnosis helped me at work (and when I didn’t actually need it)Why self-diagnosis is still valid and valuableThe pros and cons of disclosing at workWhat you need to consider before taking the next stepWhether you're wondering about accommodations, clarity, or just curious what others have experienced—this episode will help you explore the decision from a strength-based, real-world perspective.📬 Join my newsletter for more workplace tools: https://brettwhitmarsh.substack.com🌐 Learn more at: https://audhdboss.com#ADHDDiagnosis #AutismDiagnosis #LateDiagnosis #AuDHD #NeurodivergentWorkplace

Is it worth getting an ADHD or autism diagnosis later in life? I’m Brett, The AuDHD Boss—an autistic manager with ADHD—and in this episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I get from late-diagnosed professionals: “Should I get a formal diagnosis?”In this episode, I share:The personal questions I asked before getting diagnosedHow diagnosis helped me at work (and when I didn’t actually need it)Why self-diagnosis is still valid and valuableThe pros and cons of disclosing at workWhat you need to consider before taking the next stepWhether you're wondering about accommodations, clarity, or just curious what others have experienced—this episode will help you explore the decision from a strength-based, real-world perspective.📬 Join my newsletter for more workplace tools: https://brettwhitmarsh.substack.com🌐 Learn more at: https://audhdboss.com#ADHDDiagnosis #AutismDiagnosis #LateDiagnosis #AuDHD #NeurodivergentWorkplace

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