Aspergers and Autism Podcast [The Aspie World]

Stimming ADHD vs Autism (YOU Didn’t Know This?)


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In this episode, we dive deep into a fascinating and often misunderstood topic—stimming in ADHD vs autism. While both autistic and ADHD individuals may engage in self-stimulatory behaviors, the why and how behind those actions are very different—and understanding these differences can lead to better self-awareness, support, and daily coping strategies.

If you have both autism and ADHD, you know the struggle: autism wants to hyperfocus, ADHD wants to jump from one thing to the next. It’s like a battle in your brain for control! Stimming becomes one way we manage this internal chaos—but it’s not always easy to understand or explain.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What stimming looks like in ADHD vs autism

  • Why autistic stimming is often involuntary and sensory-driven

  • Common examples like rocking, hand flapping, or chewing on clothing

  • How ADHD stimming is more movement-driven and attention-seeking

  • What it’s like to live with both diagnoses and how they interact

This is a must-listen for autistic adults, ADHDers, or anyone exploring dual diagnosis and looking to better understand their neurodivergent behavior.

📘 Helpful Resources Mentioned:
Free Autism Life Hacks Bookhttps://www.autismtips.net
Autism for Adults Bookhttps://amzn.to/3LVNH5J
Online Therapy (Sponsored)https://link.heropost.io/BH
50% Off Autism Parenting Magazinehttps://link.heropost.io/APM

If this episode helped you feel more seen or supported, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who stims too.
💻 For more practical tools and strategies, visit www.LearnAutism.net to explore online programs designed just for autistic adults.

#AutismStimming #ADHDAwareness #AutisticAdults #StimmingDifferences #AutismAndADHD #NeurodivergentSupport #LearnAutism #AutismPodcast #AspergersTraits


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