Not All Autism and ADHD Traits Are Neurodevelopmental
Emerging discussion on neurocomplexity, masking, giftedness, trauma, and the modern nervous system
In recent years, more adults have been seeking understanding around traits commonly associated with autism and ADHD. Social overwhelm, sensory sensitivity, executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and difficulty with attention often emerge or become more noticeable later in life, leading to questions like:
Is this who I’ve always been? Or is this who I’ve become under pressure and/or change?