The algorithm gave me this video because it knows my special interest is Audhd and I appreciated how Irene shares her experiences and I went on to listen to a bunch of her videos. This is more of a conversation rather than a scholarly organized lecture.

Here's part 2 where she discusses her overlapping symptoms https://youtu.be/ovQGbhWm_Mo

Like the other neurodivergent communities, this is a space to connect, share our struggles, new resources and research, memes, and most of all support each other. As always, be kind and welcome everyone who wants to learn more.

"Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are commonly co-occurring conditions with significantly elevated prevalence rates. Though they are distinct, people with diagnoses of either autism or ADHD often struggle in similar situations. Also, autism can influence the presentation of ADHD and vice versa; accurate assessment for each is complicated and critical.

While autism and ADHD are life-long conditions for most people, research has focused almost exclusively on children because that is when symptoms first emerge. This emphasis on childhood leaves clinicians to extrapolate interventions and supports for adults. What we do know is that co-occurring autism and ADHD in adults carries unique implications and considerati