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Are you an Autistic or ADHD adult looking for help developing a sleep routine? Maybe you’re having difficulty finding

ADHD vs. Tourette Syndrome While I’m taking on the conversation of Tourette Syndrome and ADHD as part of my #MisdiagnosisMonday

ADHD vs. Bipolar After wrapping my 10-week series on Autism, this is my first week taking on ADHD and common

ADHD and Anxiety ADHD and anxiety share a complicated relationship. There is a robust link between anxiety and ADHD. Estimates

The 9 Autism Infographics of 2022 Like many late-in-life diagnosed Autistic women, autism became somewhat of a special interest for

Graphic of a person planning their recovery with sticky notes and a calendar. Title reads “Autistic Burnout Recovery – How to Build a Recovery Plan.”

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OCD vs. ADHD The conversation about ADHD and OCD is perhaps better situated as an AND conversation rather than a

As I look back on the past year, I can’t believe how much has changed with Neurodivergent Insights. When I

A visual titled “Misdiagnosis Monday: Bipolar vs. Autism” from the Neurodivergent Insights “Dr. Neff Misdiagnosis Monday Series.” It features a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Bipolar and Autism, with a central “Overlap” section. Left circle – Bipolar: Often develops in late teens/early adulthood Classified as a mental health condition Mood changes are biological and cyclical and may involve psychosis* Reduced sleep but not tired* Inattention, restlessness, and distractibility are symptoms during manic/hypomanic episodes Stable routine helps stabilize mood Distinct bipolar experiences: presence of elation or grandiosity* (During manic or hypomanic episodes) Right circle – Autism: Present since birth Classified as a neurodevelopmental condition (neurotype) Routine disruptions and sensory overwhelm can cause sudden mood changes Sleep difficulties contribute to fatigue Monotropic mind means the person may appear distracted, unfocused, and restless when attention is divided and not centered on area of interest Distinct autism experiences: special interests, difficulties with neurotypical social communication Repetitive behaviors and self-soothes through use of routines Center – Overlap: Impulsivity Irritability Mood shifts common Episodes of mood elevation High co-occurrence of OCD Pacing and psychomotor agitation Episodes of excessive talking Concentration difficulties High rates of substance abuse, suicidality, self-harm High rates of victimization Sensory processing differences Energy fluctuations Footer text: “They can co-occur!” A disclaimer notes: “While this visualization captures common experiences, individual experiences vary. Please note that this diagram is not intended for diagnostic purposes. To learn more, visit neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday.”

October 4, 2021 Bipolar and Autism I started this series with a desire to help distinguish Autism from common misdiagnoses.

Depression vs. ADHD Depression and ADHD co-occur at high rates. As Goodman and Thase, 2009 observed: “A significant proportion of

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