AuDHD | The words to describe your experience
By Agnes Gorgyan
Length6h 34m
About this audiobook
AuDHD – The Words to Describe Your Experience is for anyone who has spent years feeling different without having the language to explain why. Blending lived experience, research and practical reflection, it explores the often-contradictory reality of being both Autistic and ADHD — from masking, sensory overload, executive dysfunction and burnout to relationships, work, parenting, self-advocacy and identity. Written especially with late-identified adults in mind, it offers words for experiences that are often misunderstood, alongside practical ways to understand your needs, reduce shame and build a life that fits your neurodivergent brain rather than forcing yourself to fit the world around you.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (44)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHealth and Wellness, Psychology
Length6 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 26, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Copyright: Disclaimer
2Dedication
3Introduction – The Beginning
4The Journey of Self-Discovery and Understanding
5Late or Adult Diagnosis – What It Means and How It Feels
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6Reflection
7The AuDHD Brain
8The Overlap Between Autism and ADHD
9The Autistic Side of AuDHD: Routine, Sensory Sensitivities and Deep Focus
10The ADHD Side of AuDHD: Stimulation Seeking, Restlessness and Attention Shifts
11The Unique Blend: How Autism and ADHD Traits Interact
12Checklists vs. Real Life: Why Diagnostic Criteria Miss Many of Us
13Challenges in Healthcare, Education, and Work
14When Healthcare Systems Do Not See Us
15Education - A System That Rewards Conformity Over Creativity
16Workplace - Navigating Professional Environments That Don’t Fit
17The Reality of being AuDHDer
18Finding Authenticity in a Neurotypical World
19Reflection
20The Search for Satisfaction and Fulfilment: Reflection
21Emotional Burnout and Sensory Overload
22So, what does burnout feels like for AuDHDers?
23Reflection
24Anxiety, Shame, and the Fight for Self-Acceptance: Reflection
25Family, Friendships and Belonging: Reflection
26Parenting with an AuDHD Brain
27Reflection
28Example Affirmations
29Supporting Neurodivergent Children: Reflection
30Social Exhaustion and the Cost of Masking
31What is Masking?
32Why Masking Feels Necessary
33The Physical and Mental Toll of Social Camouflage
34The Emotional Cost: Losing Touch with Authenticity
35Navigating Social Exhaustion: Understanding Our Limits
36Strategies for Reducing Masking and Embracing Authenticity
37Reflection
38Executive Dysfunction and Productivity
39Navigating Time Blindness
40Practical Strategies for Managing Time Blindness
41The Double-Edged Sword of Hyperfocus
42Practical Strategies for Managing Hyperfocus
43Decision Paralysis and Mental Fatigue – The Overwhelm of Simple Choices
44Practical Strategies for Managing Decision Paralysis
45Rethinking Productivity: Success Beyond Neurotypical Standards
46Reflection
47Redefining Accomplishment and Success: Reflection
48The Strengths of AuDHD Minds
49Creativity and Innovative Thinking
50Empathy and Deep Emotional Insights
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