Unmasking the Chaos: Living Life with late diagnosed Autism, AuDHD and a Super Nose!
In the inaugural episode of the 'Femme on the Spectrum' podcast, hosted by Elizabeth, listeners learn about being a late-diagnosed autistic woman and living with both autism and ADHD. Elizabeth discusses her beginnings as a shy child and using masking to fit societal expectations, often leading to feelings of exhaustion, stress and a need for prolonged alone time to recuperate. She touches on her experiences, understanding, and acceptance of being neurodivergent, which she refers to as AuDHD. Elizabeth also addresses sensory sensitivities, particularly her super-human sense of smell, and promises practical advice to manage sensory overload in upcoming episodes. Through a sneak peek into future topics, she highlights themes including time management for an ADHD brain, navigating social interactions, handling autistic burnout, the intersection of motherhood and autism, and feminism's role in neurodivergence.