What is AuDHD? 5 important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

By Tamara May, Psychologist and Research Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University

You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms “AuDHD” or sometimes “AutiADHD” are being used on social media, with people describing what they experience or have seen as clinicians.

It might seem surprising these two conditions can co-occur, as some traits appear to be almost opposite. For example, autistic folks usually have fixed routines…

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