Ep. 4: What Autism and ADHD Actually Look Like: Traits Terminology Myths and Real Experiences

Do you really know what autism and ADHD are or do you only know the stereotypes? In this episode we will cover

What autism and ADHD are
Language and terminology around autism and ADHD
Common myths and stereotypes around autism and ADHD
Meltdowns and shutdowns what they are what causes them and what you can do to help
Hyperfixtations and special interests
Autistic burnout
RSD
Infodumping and monotropism
Daily experiences of these traits in real life
Alexithymia
Executive function and strategies to help with executive functioning

This episode will give you a brief understanding and look at a lot of different topics surrounding autism and adhd, and through this episode you will understand that autism and ADHD are both very nuanced and it’s not just one experience. You will learn about the stereotypes and myths surrounding autism and ADHD and you will also learn more about the terminology and language surrounding them to get a better understanding

Want to learn more about autism? check out my deep dive into autism episode 16

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/02cMI38DylYO39XCXydiXh

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-16-autism-explained-traits-support-needs-diagnosis/id6785985912?i=1000792194351

Want to learn more about ADHD? Check out my deep dive into ADHD episode 17

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rCso0BxY2tYJEsaLirU8q

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-17-adhd-explained-executive-function-attention-subtypes/id6785985912?i=1000793425410

Want to learn more about special interests and hyperfixations? check out episode 10

Spotify