Autistic and AuDHD’er Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson discusses clinical considerations and up-to-date practice with co-occurring Autism in ADHD, emphasizing the need for neurodiversity-affirming skills and therapies.
During this presentation, Monique highlights the historical separation of autism and ADHD in research, diagnosis, and funding, leading to a lack of understanding about their intersection. She also emphasizes the importance of using person-first language and understanding intersectionality in autism diagnosis and support. Monique addresses common myths about autism, such as the assumption that autistic individuals cannot be health professionals. She highlights the intersectional loads that affect autistic individuals, including gender bias, ageism, and racism, leading to lower-quality care and late diagnosis.
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Autistic and ADHD’er Clinical Psychologist Monique Mitchelson consults on the National Autism Strategy on the Diagnosis, Services and Supports Committee and works in private practice in Brisbane.
She specializes in working with complex trauma and PTSD, sleep disorders and chronic pain/illness, and has an interest in Neurodiversity, particularly in women and girls.
Monique is the creator and co-host of The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast with Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Michelle Livock. On the podcast, they share free, quality psychological information on Neurodiversity in girls and women and interview neurodivergent women and AFAB people about their lived experiences.
