Many people assume autism always looks a certain way, but the reality is much more complex.

If you've ever wondered whether you might be autistic but felt like you didn’t fit the mould, you’re not alone. In fact, taking the autism criteria literally may be due to rigid thinking – an autistic trait in itself!

You may have heard that up to 50-70% of people or 38% of children with autism spectrum disorder also have ADHD. It is also believed that the symptoms of autism and ADHD overlap.

While it’s true that these conditions often co-exist and can present similarly, the reasons behind the symptoms can differ depending on whether an individual has ADHD, autism, or both (often referred to as AuDHD).