The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE E67: Internalized Ableism to AuDHD: The Role of Validation in Seeking Diagnosis
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Sep 16, 2024 Dive into the fascinating world of AuDHD—where autism meets ADHD. The hosts explore internalized ableism and the nuances of seeking a formal diagnosis as an adult. They discuss the struggles of masking and the importance of validation in navigating neurodiversity. You'll hear about the impact of diagnostic criteria and how neurotypical norms shape perceptions. Plus, discover the value of community knowledge and lived experiences in understanding ADHD and autism better. It's a thought-provoking journey into identity and the power of connection!
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Labels Can Feel Stigmatizing
- Many people hesitate to get formal labels because diagnostic language feels stigmatizing and pathologizing.
- Katie Richardson highlights the neurodiversity movement's challenge to pathologizing framing.
Functioning, Not Just Symptoms, Matters
- Clinicians assess whether a symptom genuinely impairs functioning or is within human variability before medicalizing it.
- Christina Crowe describes using impact on daily life as the key diagnostic filter.
Masking Can Hide ADHD Costs
- ADHD presentations vary widely and masking or compensation can hide impairment until burnout.
- Christina Crowe warns that being 'subclinical' often rests on unsustainable effort.