Do you really know what autism and ADHD are or do you only know the stereotypes? In this episode we will cover What autism and ADHD areLanguage and terminology around autism and ADHDCommon myths and stereotypes around autism and ADHDMeltdowns and shutdowns what they are what causes them and what you can do to helpHyperfixtations and special interests Autistic burnout RSD Infodumping and monotropismDaily experiences of these traits in real life Alexithymia Executive function and strategies to help with executive functioningThis episode will give you a brief understanding and look at a lot of different topics surrounding autism and adhd, and through this episode you will understand that autism and ADHD are both very nuanced and it’s not just one experience. You will learn about the stereotypes and myths surrounding autism and ADHD and you will also learn more about the terminology and language surrounding them to get a better understanding Want to learn more about autism? check out my deep dive into autism episode 16 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/02cMI38DylYO39XCXydiXh Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-16-autism-explained-traits-support-needs-diagnosis/id6785985912?i=1000792194351 Want to learn more about ADHD? Check out my deep dive into ADHD episode 17 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7rCso0BxY2tYJEsaLirU8q Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-17-adhd-explained-executive-function-attention-subtypes/id6785985912?i=1000793425410 Want to learn more about special interests and hyperfixations? check out episode 10Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IioM3J8rpjoNxUkqeaEBf Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-special-interests-and-hyperfixations/id6785985912?i=1000784100749 Want to learn more about burnout meltdowns and shutdowns check out episode 5 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/66X75TImQ91ZopG6xRFDNZ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-burnout-meltdowns-and-shutdowns/id6785985912?i=1000776754774 For questions stories or to be a guest email me connect@thinkdifferentpod.com For more information and transcripts visit my websitethinkdifferentpod.wordpress.comJoin the mailing list to start seeing the world a little differently the-mind-map.beehiiv.com If you aren’t already listening to this on YouTube check out my YouTube channel where I have full episodes and clips https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=yQgSMsZ7rZ8yxYxO