Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I'm currently being assessed for Autism (I'm female and in my late 40's) and it's been suggested that I may also reach the threshold for ADHD.
My understanding of the combined presentation of autism plus ADHD is limited at this stage.
I would love to hear from females who have this combined type, their strengths, challenges and things that they have discovered to them help manage their difficulties.
Many thanks,
S
I'm AUADHD (in the process of getting meds) and was assigned female at birth. I am also probably gifted and academically smart. My age is 27 and I have one Bachelors degree in Animation. My strengths are innovative thinking; problem solving; creativity; empathy and passion to stand up for causes I believe in (minority groups, animal rights, LGBT and so on...). I also have velvety skin, popping joints and different coloured eyes. My challenges nearly evenly match my strengths: emotional dysregulation; being unable to ask for help; speech problems and sensory overload. I am a self-starter and I help myself by keeping my friendship circle small: this helps reduce the social overwhelm of having to make too many plans. Most of these friends are various people I've met at festivals or in college/uni. I met my BFF at the Prince's Trust (I highly recommend this for people like us). I also don't let myself stay inside the house too long otherwise the depression gets worse.
You sound ace. Good to make your acquaintance shortstuff. I'll see you out there.
Kind regards
Number.