Understanding
Understanding AuDHD
What it is, how it shows up in adults, why it’s often missed in childhood, and how it differs from ADHD or Autism alone.
What is AuDHD?
AuDHD describes someone who is both autistic and has ADHD. It is not a separate diagnosis — it is two diagnoses that co-occur, which around half of autistic adults are now thought…
ReadAuDHD symptoms in adults
Adult AuDHD often looks different from the textbook descriptions of autism or ADHD on their own. Common patterns include cycles of intense productivity followed by burnout, sensory…
ReadADHD vs Autism vs AuDHD
Autism and ADHD are distinct neurotypes that share several traits — sensory sensitivity, intense focus, difficulty with executive function — and that often co-occur. AuDHD is the t…
ReadLate diagnosis in women
This page is written for women, AFAB people, non-binary readers, and trans masculine adults whose AuDHD presentation has been shaped by being socialised feminine in childhood. The…
ReadMasking and AuDHD burnout
Masking — sometimes called camouflaging — is the conscious or unconscious performance of socially-acceptable behaviour by autistic and AuDHD people. It includes rehearsing conversa…
ReadAdvocacy
An estimated 2–3% of Australians live with co-occurring ADHD and Autism — yet there are no dedicated clinical guidelines, no Medicare item numbers, and no national data collection.…
ReadAuDHD and Mental Health
Living with co-occurring ADHD and Autism significantly impacts mental health. Understanding the connection between AuDHD and conditions like anxiety, depression, and burnout is the…
ReadSigns of AuDHD in Adults
AuDHD — the co-occurrence of Autism and ADHD — affects an estimated 2–3% of Australians. In adults, it often looks different from either condition alone. The two neurotypes interac…
ReadSigns of AuDHD in Children
Children with co-occurring ADHD and Autism often present differently from children with either condition alone. Understanding these combined patterns helps parents, teachers, and c…
ReadEditorial Standards
AUDHD Australia is an independent, clinician-reviewed journal for Australians living with co-occurring ADHD and Autism. This page describes how we write, how we review, how we’re f…
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Policy & advocacy
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Resources
ReadADHD Explained
Clinical guide · Neurotype 1 of 2
ReadAutism Explained
Clinical guide · Neurotype 2 of 2
ReadResearch Library
Evidence & reading
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