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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026

Why are so many adults just now discovering they have both Autism and ADHD?

from Living on the Spectrum · host Living on the Spectrum

Most people don't realize that until 2013, doctors weren't officially allowed to diagnose someone with both Autism and ADHD at the same time. - The 30-60% overlap between ASD and ADHD - Identifying the different "whys" behind similar behaviors - The hidden cost of social masking for women - Navigating a pediatric-heavy diagnostic system as an adult - Environmental accommodations vs. medical fixes Shifting from "fixing a disorder" to understanding a different way of being may be the key to ending a lifetime of unexplained burnout.

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