Are You Traumatized Or Neurodivergent, Or Both?

Ever wondered if you're neurodivergent or traumatized—or maybe both? The overlap between trauma symptoms and signs of neurodivergence can be confusing, even for professionals. Some people go years living with misdiagnosed conditions, unsure what’s really going on beneath the surface. This episode gently explores the blurred lines between mental health confusion, neurodivergent traits, and the long-term effects of trauma. You’re not alone if it feels hard to untangle.

Have you ever felt like something was missed or misunderstood about you?

Credits:
Script Writer: Amanda Silvera
Script Editor: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera @amandasilvera
Animator: Jacqueline Alvarez
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong
Director: Tai Khuong
Assisted: Brisky Quach

Further readings on this topic:

Au-Yeung, S. K., Bradley, L., Robertson, A. E., Shaw, R., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2019). Differential diagnosis of autism, attachment disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder: A systematic review. British Journal of Psychology, 110(4), 765–780. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjop.12731


Kerns, C. M., Newschaffer, C. J., & Berkowitz, S. (2015). Traumatic childhood events and autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(11), 3475–3486. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2392-y

Lai, M.-C., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2015). Identifying the lost generation of adults with autism spectrum conditions. The Lancet Psychiatry, 2(11), 1013–1027. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(15)00277-1