In recent years, growing awareness of autism in adult women has led many adults to wonder whether their lifelong experiences might reflect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For some, this realization comes after years of being treated for anxiety, perfectionism, depression, or burnout without ever fully understanding why social situations, relationships, or everyday life often felt…
Many people are surprised to learn that it is possible to meet diagnostic criteria for both Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In recent years, the informal term “AuDHD” has become increasingly common on social media and within neurodivergent communities to describe individuals who have both conditions. Although AuDHD is not an official…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Some adults begin exploring a diagnosis of autism after conversations in therapy raise questions about whether this may help explain long-standing experiences or patterns in their lives. Some individuals feel relief following these conversations because it helps them to understand challenges they have struggled…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Trying to figure out how to get an adult autism assessment in Canada can feel overwhelming at first. People often report feeling unsure where to begin, especially when most available information and services appear focused on children. For some people, the process starts after…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Many women in their 30s and beyond begin to question whether they may be autistic, especially if earlier signs were overlooked or explained in other ways. If you’ve found yourself wondering this and noticing that most assessment services seem geared toward children, you’re not…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Many people begin exploring the signs of autism in adults after years of feeling that everyday life requires more effort for them than it seems to for others. Socializing may feel draining rather than energizing. Certain environments may feel overwhelming due to noise, lighting,…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Why do so many autistic adults feel exhausted just by existing? Adult autism is often undiagnosed, yet the symptoms experienced are incredibly real and debilitating. Autism mental health must be better understood by clinicians so that individuals can receive the support they need. Autistic…
