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Paige Hennekam (born August 2, 2000), better known as Paige Layle, is a Canadian ADHD and autism acceptance activist and author. She [a] is known for discussing her experiences with ADHD and autism on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube since 2020. Her first book, But Everyone Feels This Way: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life, was released in 2024.
Clinically significant symptoms of these two conditions commonly co-occur, and children with both sets of symptoms may respond poorly to standard ADHD treatments. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may benefit from additional types of medications. [13] [14] The term AuDHD is sometimes used for those with both autism and ADHD.
Nicole Rinehart (fl. from 2000), focus on autism, Asperger's disorder and ADHD; Lesley Joy Rogers (born 1943), emeritus professor of neuroscience at Australia's University of New England; Renae Ryan (fl. 2000s), neuroscientists and pharmacologist promoting gender equity, diversity and inclusion
I took my son to a psychiatrist to work on some issues. I was evaluated and found out I'm neurodivergent. I struggled to accept the diagnosis at first.
Over just two years, between 2020-2022, the incidence of ADHD diagnoses in women ages 23 to 49 nearly doubled, contributing to an ongoing medication shortage in the United States.
Boys are diagnosed with autism more often than girls. Many adult women who learn they have autism have feelings of joy, anger, relief, sadness, lack of support. Diagnosed with autism as an adult ...
Purvis herself is autistic and has ADHD, which she was quoted as saying could "bring a level of authenticity to the narrative that would otherwise be lacking, which just makes for a more engaging and meaningful story". [9] She had upcoming roles in romantic comedy film CC: Emily and the 2025 reboot of crime drama Bergerac. [10]
Major private ADHD assessment clinic closes doors to new adult patients amid crisis in demand