“Today’s episode critiques the limitations of current diagnostic frameworks for Autism and ADHD, particularly for individuals who are AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD). It argues that diagnostic tools, often normed on a narrow demographic, rely on observable behaviours framed as either lack (for autism) or disruption (for ADHD), which fails to recognise the internal struggles and masking used as a survival strategy by many. This reliance on surface presentation leads to misdiagnosis or missed diagnoses, especially for those from marginalized communities, highlighting a systemic flaw that requires a shift towards a clinical culture of witnessing lived experience rather than solely focusing on observable traits. The source article emphasises the profound consequences of this misrecognition, including delayed support and a sense of unbelonging.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/when-the-traits-dont-fit-the-frame
Let me know what you think.
Share this post