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What Can Autism Feel Like in Adults?

There is no single way that autism feels. This article explores sensory experiences, communication, interests, predictability, masking, identity and environmental fit while recognising the substantial variation between autistic adults.

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Understanding Autistic Burnout in Adults

Autistic burnout is an emerging research concept that can involve profound exhaustion, reduced capacity and increased difficulty managing everyday demands. Learn about current evidence concerning possible signs, masking, cumulative demands, environmental factors and recovery.

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Why Might Adults with Autism See a Psychologist?

Autistic adults may see a psychologist for many different reasons, including anxiety, stress, relationships, life changes, burnout or greater self-understanding. Psychological support can focus on concerns and goals that matter to the individual rather than treating autism itself as something that needs to be changed.

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Adult ADHD | Cartoon image of a worried woman overwhelmed by tasks and distractions, speaking to David the Psychologist in a therapy setting at Hennessy Clinical Psychology, Varsity Lakes.
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Adult ADHD & Psychology

Adult ADHD is more than just forgetfulness or distraction. Learn how it presents in adults, what supports are available, and how to move toward understanding and change.

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Cartoon image of David the Psychologist, who is bald and wearing a colourful paisley shirt, sitting in a therapy chair with an open book. A sign beside him lists adult ADHD insights including undiagnosed or subthreshold childhood symptoms, burnout, high allostatic load, long term stress, and nervous system overwhelm. The image includes subtle text reading David the Psychologist @hennessyclinical_psychology.
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Adult ADHD | What is Adult ADHD?

Adult ADHD often goes unnoticed in childhood and can feel similar to trauma, burnout, or chronic overwhelm. This post explores what adult ADHD is, why it is often missed, and how evidence based treatment can genuinely help.

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