AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story)
After Samantha Hiew had her second child at age 40, hormonal changes shed light on her ADHD symptoms. She was diagnosed with ADHD and, later, autism. Sam talks about her experience with AuDHD, including regulating emotions and sensory meltdowns. Sam also talks about her multicultural experience and the importance of community when you have ADHD. Sam is a social entrepreneur, scientist, and advocate. She’s also the founder and director of ADHD Girls, an award-winning social impact organization that helps neurodivergent girls succeed.
ADHD Aha! · Samantha Hiew, Laura Key
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Show Notes
After Samantha Hiew had her second child at age 40, hormonal changes shed light on her ADHD symptoms. She was diagnosed with ADHD and, later, autism. Sam talks about her experience with AuDHD, including regulating emotions and sensory meltdowns. Sam also talks about her multicultural experience and the importance of community when you have ADHD.
Sam is a social entrepreneur, scientist, and advocate. She’s also the founder and director of ADHD Girls, an award-winning social impact organization that helps neurodivergent girls succeed.
Related resources
- What is AuDHD?
- A guide to hormones and ADHD
- adhdgirls.co.uk
- Sam’s personal website, samanthahiew.com
Timestamps
(01:21) What is ADHD Girls?
(02:59) Why was Sam questioning if she had ADHD?
(06:42) Sam’s multicultural experience with ADHD
(10:12) Sam’s ADHD symptoms
(12:04) Having both ADHD and autism
(14:32) Sensory meltdowns
(18:12) Sam’s childhood
(19:58) ADHD and hormones
(26:00) Where you can find Sam
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