masking

In 2021, Ellie Middelton received a diagnosis of ADHD and autism at the age of 23. It was one of the best things that happened to her. Today, she joins us to discuss why neurodivergence is typically overlooked in women, the misconceptions we have about ADHD and autism, unmasking and how to navigate a diagnosis later in life. She also discusses how to manage neurodivergence in our 20s, why self diagnosis is valid, and why the path people want you to take, may not always be the one for you. Listen now! 

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Ellie Middleton is an activist, speaker and writer committed to breaking taboos and empowering neurodivergent people to thrive in and outside of the workplace. She is the founder of (Un)masked, a community for those with neurodivergent conditions and regularly runs workshops at global corporations including Google, Budweiser and Tinder.

Topics:

00:00 Intro + early memories of feeling different

07:13 The catalyst for seeking an assessment

13:10 Your diagnosis and masking

20:23 Dating as an unmasked autistic ADHDer

25:20 How you handle rejection

30:30 Your book

35:56 How you handle imposter syndrome

40:44 The autism paradox

43:21 Advice for younger Ellie

45:10 Your most impulsive moment

45:40 When people say, "ADHD is a trend"

47:38 What is body doubling?

Ellie is also the very proud author of Unmasked: Everything They Never Told You about ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence.

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In Episode 127 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and decision making, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. James get’s IKEA wrong, Mrs ADHD gets unrequested peas and Alex is addicted to online chess...

Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown.

Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd.

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Mrs ADHD returns, bringing with her all the chaos that is expected for an episode on ADHD and masking. Despite this, as usual, the episode includes very dull yet informative psychoeducation delivered by old balloon head,  Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  the personal reflections from all three ADHD adults and the usual  'top tips'.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns just to annoy Alex, but will he finally choose laptops? Alex reads out correspondence from 'Robert from Kidderminster', even in his poorly state and also continues to alienate our international listeners with his ridiculous hellos.  Will James get shushed again? Will Mrs ADHD manage to not interrupt? Will Alex's head continue to be the butt of everybody's jokes? Listen to find out...

Written by James Brown and Alex Conner.

Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd.

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