How ADHD Masks Autism (AuDHD)

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Wondering why your autism or ADHD was missed when it was actually BOTH? Learn more about why AuDHD gets missed so often in diagnosis – straight from someone who was missed, too. 🔗 Want Support Built for Your Brain? Join the Auticate membership for practical tools, daily validation, and a supportive community that actually gets it. 👉 https://www.auticate.com/membership 🎁 Grab the FREE Guide: https://www.auticate.com/why-audhd-gets-missed-professionals 🎭 Learning to unmask? Check out our *30 Day Unmasking Journal:* https://www.auticate.com/offers/Hm2FwD2r/ 👕 Shop our sensory-friendly clothing, designed by and for neurodivergent brains: 👉 https://auticatethreads.dashery.com/ ✦ About This Video In this video, we unpack 4 reasons why autism and/or ADHD gets missed so often by therapists, doctors, and other experts. From the "history issue" to misunderstandings of how autism and ADHD can co-exist within one person...we're here to shed light on this topic based on updated research and lived experiences. 🎙️ What would you add to this list? Which of these resonated with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⤵️ to help us all learn what autism can look like in real life for autistic adults and help more people better understand the autistic experience, beyond the diagnostic criteria. #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic #auticate ❗️NOTE: No video (or YouTuber through a video) can diagnose you with autism. Videos on our channel are meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes to help promote better understanding of neurodivergent minds. ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.auticate.com/join-us 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. Why Autistic ADHDers Might Struggle Socially: https://youtu.be/rV0M7dqrbAU 2. ADHD vs. Autism: https://youtu.be/rihlhHR3tow 3. Autism in Women: https://youtu.be/vS8y9KBJczM 4. 5 Signs It's Both: https://youtu.be/ZlFSeamEJbA 5. Overlooked Signs: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ 6. 10 Clues: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo 7. 30 Signs You're Masking Autism: https://youtu.be/i2Na0e2GeI0 8. How to Unmask: https://youtu.be/qIj_8Xs50WA 📚 LEARN MORE 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 2. AuDHD: When autism and ADHD co-occur: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/audhd 3. Understanding AuDHD: https://www.additudemag.com/adult-autism-symptoms-adhd/ 4. ADHD and autism (Autistica): https://www.autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/adhd-and-autism 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- "The BEST fidget gadget of all" - Chris 2. Ono Roller: https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=4880234.xpzLrB3REJ (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES https://kit.co/Auticate/autistic-friendly-apparel 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://bit.ly/4acwSy3 2. Rest Duvet : https://bit.ly/chrisanddebbyrestduvet PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:35 The History Issue 2:43 The Research Gap 4:53 Overlapping Traits = Confusion 7:34 Being "High Performing 9:17 Focus Differences #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autistictraits #autismtips #autismsigns #signsofautism #adhdautistic #autistictraits #autismtips