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The Science of AuDHD: Understanding How ADHD and Autism Intersect
with Dr Tom Nicholson
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What you’ll explore
- How our understanding of ADHD and autism has evolved — and where they intersect
- The lived experience of people who have both, and its impact on daily life
- Why many people don't realise they're autistic until after an ADHD diagnosis
- Practical strategies to navigate and manage AuDHD
About this talk
In early 2024, The Guardian raised questions about the “sudden rise of AuDHD” — the overlap between ADHD and autism. Until recently, many in the medical field considered these two conditions entirely separate. In this workshop, Dr Tom Nicholson explores how our understanding of ADHD and autism has evolved, challenging traditional views of neurodivergence — and the way social media often portrays it as a “superpower”.
Could there be a more nuanced way to understand neurodivergence? This workshop dives into the core traits of both ADHD and autism, while shedding light on the experiences of those who live with both. Why do many people not realise they're autistic until after being diagnosed with ADHD and starting stimulant medication? How can someone be the life of the party yet feel utterly drained afterward? Join Dr Nicholson to explore these questions and more.
A peek inside
Your speaker: Dr Tom Nicholson
Dr Tom Nicholson is an Assistant Professor of mental health nursing, and a speaker, trainer and advocate for neurodiversity and ADHD. His PhD follows the lived experiences of parents whose children are going through ADHD assessment — from waiting list, to diagnosis, to living with it. Diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, Tom draws on his own lived experience alongside his clinical and academic background.
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