E5 | How two high masking sisters got an autism diagnosis
02/17/25 • 52 min
Disclaimer: we are not medical professionals and this episode is brought to you by Ellie and Paige's personal lived experiences.
From a late ADHD diagnosis, to realising we're autistic too, this episode explores our diagnosis journeys to autism - both of which have been very different! We explore how we came to realise we might be autistic, share stories of being denied by medical professionals and emphasise the importance of following your gut. This chat starts to highlight why high masking women end up being missed and why it's important to explore masking and camouflaging in the context of an autism diagnosis.
Helpful links:
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ - examples of screeners
https://beehyve.health/ - ADHD hub in New Zealand
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Disclaimer: we are not medical professionals and this episode is brought to you by Ellie and Paige's personal lived experiences.
From a late ADHD diagnosis, to realising we're autistic too, this episode explores our diagnosis journeys to autism - both of which have been very different! We explore how we came to realise we might be autistic, share stories of being denied by medical professionals and emphasise the importance of following your gut. This chat starts to highlight why high masking women end up being missed and why it's important to explore masking and camouflaging in the context of an autism diagnosis.
Helpful links:
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ - examples of screeners
https://beehyve.health/ - ADHD hub in New Zealand
LINKTREE - Feel free to submit feedback on social media about topics you'd like to hear about!
@wtfisaudhdpodcast / Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E4 | How do you get diagnosed with ADHD?
DISCLAIMER: This episode is based on our personal experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD in New Zealand, with a focus on the private healthcare route. We're not medical professionals, and this isn't a comprehensive guide—so please do your own research and seek advice from qualified experts. In next week's episode, we'll cover more about the public healthcare options available in NZ, including options for University students.
In this episode, we (AuDHD sisters Ellie and Paige) chat about how and why we came to explore whether we had ADHD. We touch on our genetics, the difference in our traits, how the assessment process worked and share some of our favourite neurodivergent creators (check out who we're following on Instagram!). Next week we will cover how we came to our Autism diagnoses.
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In today’s episode, we kick things off with an open conversation about the menstrual cycle and an introduction to PMDD, as Paige shares her experience with a new medication designed to manage its symptoms. Then, we dive into ADHD—what it is, common misconceptions, and why neurodiversity plays a crucial role in the world.
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