ADHD Experts Podcast 258- "Could I Be on the Autism Spectrum?" – ASD in Adults
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Oct 1, 2019 Theresa Regan, an expert in autism in adults, talks about the myths and misconceptions surrounding autism in adults. She discusses the challenges of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults and the relationship between ASD and ADD. She also explores the different categories of medication prescribed for adults with ASD and various therapies for autism and ASD symptoms in women. Additionally, the difficulties faced by adults trying to be diagnosed with ASD are addressed.
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ADHD And ASD Often Overlap
- ASD and ADHD share executive-function deficits and can co-occur, and DSM allows both diagnoses.
- Clinicians must decide whether ADHD explains attention symptoms or if they are part of a broader autistic profile.
Pick Assessors Who See The Whole Picture
- Seek a clinician who sees the big picture and understands developmental conditions across the lifespan.
- Avoid providers who rely solely on one questionnaire cutoff or structured interview score.
Ask For Criteria-Based Explanations
- Ask any evaluator to explain which DSM criteria are met and which are not for you.
- Request specific clinical reasoning rather than a bare yes/no diagnosis.