E75: AuDHD and Stimulant Use: Latest Research Insights with Psychotherapist Christina Crowe

The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

Today I have a brief solo episode for you on some emerging data about the experience of folks with both ADHD and Autism (AuDHD) on stimulant medication. This episode is meant to share a snapshot of this new data, and you can read more by referencing the resources linked below!

I’m highlighting:

1. Specific side effects of stimulant medications that are more common in individuals with both ADHD and Autism,

2. The impact of stimulant meds on our interpersonal relationships in folks with ADHD and Autism,

3. Unmasking, hyperfocus, sensory sensitivities and anxiety.

Resources for After the Show:

• The effect of stimulants on irritability in autism comorbid with ADHD: a systematic review
• Ahuja, V. (2024, June 11). Q: “Can adhd meds unmask autism?” ADDitude. https://www.additudemag.com/audhd-medication-side-effects
• Pharmacotherapy of ADHD in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effectiveness and Side Effects
• Psychostimulants for ADHD-like symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorders
• The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, and our ADHD & Treatment resource page.

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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our resources page on our website.

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