Resources for the lived experience.
Guides, templates, and research rooted in neuro-affirming practices. Designed specifically for the AuDHD intersection.
JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund
The Australian Government's Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications, equipment, and services for people with disability — at no cost to you or your employer. This guide explains eligibility, what the fund covers (noise-cancelling headsets, ergonomic equipment, workplace modifications, Auslan interpreting), and how to apply.
Navigating the Adult Diagnosis Process in Australia
A step-by-step roadmap for pursuing an adult dual assessment for Autism and ADHD. Covers the difference between psychiatrists, psychologists, and paediatricians; how to use a GP referral to access Medicare rebates; what to bring to your first appointment; and why seeking both diagnoses at once — rather than sequentially — is often recommended for people with co-occurring Autism and ADHD.
Your Rights at Work: The Disability Discrimination Act Explained
A plain-language overview of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and what it means for AuDHD employees. Covers what constitutes unlawful discrimination, the 'unjustifiable hardship' defence employers can raise, how to lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission, and when to seek legal advice.
Disclosure at Work: When, How, and to Whom
Disclosure is a deeply personal decision with no universally right answer. This guide walks through the risks and benefits of disclosing to an employer versus not, the difference between disclosing to HR and disclosing to a manager, how to frame your needs without oversharing, and how to protect yourself legally before and after you disclose.
Managing Executive Dysfunction at Work
Executive dysfunction — difficulty initiating tasks, managing time, and shifting between priorities — is one of the most disabling aspects of AuDHD in the workplace. This article covers practical, evidence-informed strategies including body doubling, task decomposition, time blocking, and environmental design, and explains how to advocate for the flexibility to use them.
The AuDHD Burnout Cycle
AuDHD burnout is distinct from general stress or exhaustion. It arises from the chronic effort of managing two sets of neurological needs that are often in conflict — the ADHD drive for novelty and stimulation colliding with the autistic need for predictability and routine. This article explains the burnout cycle specific to dual-diagnosis individuals, how to recognise its early warning signs before they become a full collapse, and a phased approach to recovery.
Sensory Regulation for the Dual-Diagnosed
ADHD can drive a need for sensory stimulation and novelty, while Autism can make that same stimulation overwhelming. Navigating this contradiction is one of the most difficult aspects of daily life for people with both diagnoses. This interactive workbook guides you through building a personal sensory profile, identifying your thresholds, and designing a sensory toolkit — including environmental modifications — that serves both sets of needs.
Online Communities and Peer Support
Peer support from others who share your neurotype can be profoundly validating — and for many people with co-occurring Autism and ADHD, the asynchronous, text-based nature of online communities is genuinely more accessible than in-person connection. This guide covers the most active and affirming AuDHD communities in Australia and internationally, how to get the most out of online peer support, and how to protect your energy and wellbeing while engaging.
What is AuDHD?
AuDHD describes the experience of being both autistic and having ADHD — not one condition added to another, but a distinct experience shaped by the way the two interact. This article explains how autistic and ADHD traits collide, hide each other, and create a combined load that is heavier than either alone.
Sleep, AuDHD, and the Circadian Mismatch
Sleep difficulties affect the vast majority of AuDHD individuals — and for compounding reasons. Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder is common in ADHD; sensory sensitivities make sleep environments difficult to regulate in Autism; and racing thoughts can prevent both the wind-down and the wake-up. This article covers the neuroscience of AuDHD sleep, evidence-based sleep hygiene adaptations, and when to seek specialist input.
Unmasking in Relationships
Chronic masking — suppressing autistic and ADHD traits to appear neurotypical — takes an enormous toll, and it often intensifies in close relationships where the stakes of rejection feel highest. This article explores the patterns of AuDHD masking in friendships and romantic partnerships, why unmasking can feel dangerous even with people we trust, and evidence-informed approaches to gradually and safely lowering the mask.
The Real Cost of AuDHD Assessment (and How to Reduce It)
Out-of-pocket assessment costs in Australia can range from $800 to over $4,000. This guide explains how Medicare's Better Access Scheme, the NDIS, private health insurance, and bulk-billing options can offset costs — and what questions to ask a clinic before booking so there are no surprises.
Finding a Neuro-Affirming Clinician
Not all assessors are equal. This guide explains what 'neuro-affirming' means in practice, how to vet a clinician before your first appointment, red flags to watch for (such as outdated deficit-based language), and how to use peer community networks to find recommended assessors in your state.
Understanding Your Assessment Report
Assessment reports can be dense and clinical. This plain-English explainer covers the key sections you will find — cognitive profiles, adaptive functioning, DSM-5 criteria, and clinical impressions — and explains how to use your report to access workplace adjustments, NDIS, university disability services, and ongoing support.
Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Work
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, employers are legally required to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disability — including AuDHD. This resource includes email templates, a conversation guide for raising the topic with HR or a manager, and a checklist of common adjustments (noise-cancelling headphones, flexible start times, written instructions, private workspaces) to help you prepare your request.
Finding an AuDHD-Informed Therapist
Standard psychological approaches — including some CBT protocols — were not developed with the AuDHD profile in mind and can feel invalidating or simply ineffective. This guide explains what to look for in a therapist, which therapeutic modalities have the strongest evidence base for this population (including ACT and schema therapy), the questions to ask in an initial session, and how to navigate the NDIS therapeutic supports pathway.
Parenting with AuDHD
Parenting is demanding for anyone. For AuDHD parents, it can also bring intense joy, hyperfocused creativity, and deep empathy — alongside genuine challenges around executive function, emotional regulation, and sensory overload. This guide covers practical strategies for daily structure, co-regulation with your children, navigating the school system, and accessing support without encountering deficit-based judgement.
Building and Sustaining Friendships as an AuDHDer
AuDHD presents a particular set of challenges in friendship: the social script interpretation difficulties of Autism meeting the impulsivity and inconsistency of ADHD. This article names these patterns without pathologising them, and offers a realistic framework for finding compatible people, communicating needs clearly, managing the guilt of inconsistent contact, and recognising when a friendship is truly reciprocal.