AuDHD (The dual diagnosis of ADHD + Autism) is on the rise, but how can we spot AuDHD in ourselves, or in those close to us. How can we spot it early in children and what are the risks of staying undiagnosed.

To answers these questions, and so much more, I chat to leading AuDHD expert, Dr. Samantha Hiew, Phd, who herself has been diagnosed with AuDHD, and has dedicated her career to advancing the scientific understanding around Autism and ADHD in women and girls.

00:00 Trailer

02:00 The latest stats on the percentage overlap of Autism and ADHD

04:53 Why is there such a common overlap in Autism and ADHD

11:47 How can the two co-existing conditions make life a struggle

12:55 For someone with AuDHD, which one is more likely to be diagnosed first

15:28 If you are AuDHD, do you think it's common to go missed for both diagnoses

17:39 Tiimo advert

19:40 Minimal age to show AuDHD traits

20:04 How does AuDHD develop with age

25:05 Can the two conditions mask each other

28:05 How can the pursuit of dopamine cause problems in an AuDHD mind

31:43 Is there any known tie between an AuDHD diagnosis and being Bi-Polar

32:49 How could someone with AuDHD look from the perspective of a new partner

34:52 Link between AuDHD and being an introverted extrovert

37:55 Message of hope for all undiagnosed AuDHD adults

42:30 What’s the latest information on AuDHD that you've been taught by a fellow specialist that's shocked even you

44:56 The AuDHD agony aunt

47:41 Debunking Autism myths

49:03 A letter from the previous guest

49:39 ADHD Item section

Visit Dr. Samantha's website 👉 https://samanthahiew.com

Find Dr Samantha on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/samanthahiewphd/

Join Sam’s community event for AuDHD women (and their allies!) 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-autism-in-women-missed-dismissed-reclaiming-your-voice-tickets-1203582159639?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Sam’s scientific and intersectional training for professionals who diagnose and support AuDHD women: https://adhdgirls.co.uk/product/autism-and-adhd-in-women-dsm-5-criteria-through-a-scientific-and-intersectional-lens/

Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter

Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817

Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber

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