One thing that helps me significantly as an anxious autistic adult with ADHD and complex PTSD: When others are understanding and non-judgmental when I accidentally blurt out the wrong thing, resulting in a mismatch between my intent and how I come across.
Although I embrace my AuDHD neurotype, I have three hidden disabilities – ALL of which can affect the way I communicate.
To paraphrase The Joker, the worst thing about having hidden disabilities is when people expect you to behave as if you do not.
Here is a sneaky peak (1 minute video with captions) from Episode 8 of the monthly neurodivergent chatty podcast I do with Toni Horn FRSA, NeuroWomen Natter:
Full episode on Spotify, or here (30 minutes with captions):
#Autistic #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic
Ausome Charlie 