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ASD, ADHD, & AuDHD: Part 2
Episode 89
Wednesday, 25 December, 2024
Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht, ND RP is a dually licensed naturopathic doctor, registered psychotherapist, and a Canadian leader in trauma, PTSD, and integrative medicine strictly informed by scientific research.She was diagnosed at 46, and her autism plays a significant role in who she is as a doctor, and how she interacts with and cares for her patients and clients.Today Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes ask Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht about ASD, ADHD and both in Part 2 of this series.Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht is a clinician in Canada and diagnosed later in life with both ASD and ADHD. Dr. Natalie will break down the similarities and differences of ASD, ADHD and AuDHD. She will also discuss strengths of each neurotype. This part 2 of our discussion.Some discussion points from Dr. Natalie:Co-occurring autism and ADHD can be experienced asHeightening of some autistic traitsNavigating contradictions of opposing traitsHere are some of the contradictions you may experience as an AuDHD:You thrive when there’s a set routine (autistic trait), but you struggle to plan and follow a schedule (ADHD trait)You get very distressed when your friend shows up late to your meeting (autistic trait), but you yourself struggle to arrive at events on time (ADHD trait)You find engaging in a special interest to be soothing (autistic trait), but you also need to jump between multiple interests to keep you engaged (ADHD trait)You are meticulous with your plans (autistic trait), but sometimes you overwhelm yourself by making an impulsive decision (ADHD trait)When you infodump, you have a habit of speaking “too fast” (ADHD trait), but when someone asks you an unrelated question, your responses may be delayed, or you may be unable to speak (autistic trait)Dr. Engelbrecht's Website:https://embrace-autism.com/author/dr-natalie-engelbrecht/
