In the final instillation of our 'Decoding Diagnosis' Trilogy, we hear from Lesley and Gail in detail as they breakdown requirements of the assessments used for Autism diagnosis. This prompts discussions around how we can differentiate between Trauma and Autism/ADHD, whilst we know many Neurodivergents will carry trauma as well. We also discuss the age old myth surrounding eye contact and Autism - with details from Alexandra's own experience with this that you might not expect! Finally, we talk about the importance of language and how this can affect people's feelings about their identity, as well as how the lack of language to explain certain experiences of Neurodivergence is another barrier to diagnosis and understanding that we need to address.

Chapters

00:00 The Intersection of Trauma and Neurodivergence

08:27 Understanding ADHD and Autism Diagnosis

20:50 The Complexity of Eye Contact and Communication

34:16 Language and Identity in Neurodivergence

40:12 Thank You

40:42 Contact Us

41:08 Outro