I see so many adults get an ADHD diagnosis but still feel like something is missing, and it is often because autism was dismissed and never screened. In this episode, I walk through what autism in adults can look like when it hides behind ADHD, including masking, sensory overload, and predictive anxiety. I also share the exact questions to ask so you can get a real assessment, not a quick dismissal. If you have ever felt misunderstood, too sensitive, or like you are performing your way through life, this conversation will help you put language to your experience and build support that fits your actual wiring.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:42) What Autism Can Look Like In High Masking Adults

(02:33) Adult Autism Signs:

(04:24) Predictive Anxiety And Pattern Scanning

(05:09) Autism Screening Questions To Ask Your Clinician

(06:56) The Cost Of Undiagnosed Autism

(07:51) Labels As An Instruction Manual, Not A Crutch

(10:53) Your Brain Was Not Broken, Only Misunderstood

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