Season 10 · Episode 2
Do You Have ADHD and Autism? (5 Traits)
Aspergers and Autism Podcast [The Aspie World] · Aspergers and Autism Talk
July 7, 20237m 2s
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Show Notes
This is how you know if you have ADHD and Autism, 5 must see traits you need to know!
1. Irritability & Hyper-focus:
Autistic people will be set to focus on a specific top or activity for a large amount of time. However the ADHD brain kicks in and makes them stand up and walk about or get distracted.
2. Special Interest & Rapid Interest Switch:
People who are autistic will have a topic of special interest that they love to learn about etc, but the ADHD brain will make you switch from obsessive topic to a new obsessive topic often.
3. Fast Speech & Monotone Talking:
Autism usually comes with monotone talking, no inflection on speech. And the ADHD brain makes you talk super fast!
4. Want to Be Social & Social Anxiety:
Lots of ADHD people want to be social and make friends and have fun. The autism brain is also packed with social anxiety and can cause a conflict.
5. Wanting To Talk A Lot & Forgetting What You We’re Saying:
Autistic individuals love to talk about stuff the love for hours in end. How we the ADHD brain will cause a lot of forgetting of keeping on track with the conversation topic.
All input welcome I’d love to start a discussion.