For a long time, ADHD and autism were treated as mutually exclusive — clinicians were actually instructed not to diagnose both in the same person. That has changed. Research now makes clear that ADHD and autism co-occur at high rates, and understanding how they interact

Across Australia, more people than ever are seeking answers about ADHD, ASD, and PDA. This guide explains what these conditions really mean, how they overlap, and what genuinely helpful psychological support looks like.