Ellie (32) and Paige (30) are sisters who were diagnosed late with autism and ADHD (AuDHD). However, the way it manifests in them doesn't look the same. With Au...
In this episode of WTF is AuDHD? we explore what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is. We explain the three levels of autism, and touch on popular theories such as neural pruning, nervous system links and we discuss how autistic brains process differently to neurotypical people. This is from the perspective of two white cis-women born who are reasonably privileged and we appreciate this may not relate to everyone. Remember, if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person! Deeper conversations about autism will be explored in future episodes, with the aim of eventually getting other autistic people on as guests.SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook LINKTREE here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E6 | WTF is ADHD?
In today’s episode, we kick things off with an open conversation about the menstrual cycle and an introduction to PMDD, as Paige shares her experience with a new medication designed to manage its symptoms. Then, we dive into ADHD—what it is, common misconceptions, and why neurodiversity plays a crucial role in the world.SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast | TikTok | Instagram | YouTubeSubmit your suggestions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E5 | How two high masking sisters got an autism diagnosis
Disclaimer: we are not medical professionals and this episode is brought to you by Ellie and Paige's personal lived experiences.From a late ADHD diagnosis, to realising we're autistic too, this episode explores our diagnosis journeys to autism - both of which have been very different! We explore how we came to realise we might be autistic, share stories of being denied by medical professionals and emphasise the importance of following your gut. This chat starts to highlight why high masking women end up being missed and why it's important to explore masking and camouflaging in the context of an autism diagnosis.Helpful links:https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ - examples of screenershttps://beehyve.health/ - ADHD hub in New ZealandLINKTREE - Feel free to submit feedback on social media about topics you'd like to hear about! @wtfisaudhdpodcast / Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E4 | How do you get diagnosed with ADHD?
DISCLAIMER: This episode is based on our personal experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD in New Zealand, with a focus on the private healthcare route. We're not medical professionals, and this isn't a comprehensive guide—so please do your own research and seek advice from qualified experts. In next week's episode, we'll cover more about the public healthcare options available in NZ, including options for University students.In this episode, we (AuDHD sisters Ellie and Paige) chat about how and why we came to explore whether we had ADHD. We touch on our genetics, the difference in our traits, how the assessment process worked and share some of our favourite neurodivergent creators (check out who we're following on Instagram!). Next week we will cover how we came to our Autism diagnoses.Submit a topic you'd like us to cover HERE!Helpful links:https://www.adhd.org.nz/https://acfbfund.org.nz/SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast / Instagram | YouTube | TikTokLINKTREE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E3 | Early adulthood with undiagnosed AuDHD
Trigger warning: light mentions of alcohol and substance use. This week, we continue the conversation regarding life before our ADHD and Autism diagnoses. We chat about life after leaving school, what our relationships were like, how we coped in the workplace and how & why our mental health was severely impacted. This episode leads up to the point before diagnosis which we will cover in next week’s episode.Feel free to submit feedback on social media about topics you'd like to hear about!SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast / Instagram | YouTube | TikTokLINKTREE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ellie (32) and Paige (30) are sisters who were diagnosed late with autism and ADHD (AuDHD). However, the way it manifests in them doesn't look the same. With AuDHD only becoming an official diagnosis in 2013, the lack of research not only resulted in late diagnosis and mental health issues, but also left Ellie and Paige feeling alone and confused. This podcast is a space where Ellie and Paige share their experiences, in the hopes it will help others. It explores the vast manifestations of neurodivergence and emphasises how even sisters with the same condition can look completely different. // Diagnosed late, here to educate // INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, YOUTUBE @wtfisaudhdpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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