🎙️ Understanding AuDHD & the Assessment Process with Laura Tewel, LMFT
What happens when autism and ADHD intersect—especially in AFAB individuals? In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Laura Tewel, MA, LMFT, a neurodivergent therapist and expert in working with trauma, ADHD, and autism, to unpack the realities of living with AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) and how providers can better identify and assess it.
Too often, AFAB folks with neurodivergence fly under the radar due to outdated models, masking behaviors, and diagnostic bias. Laura brings her clinical wisdom and lived experience to this conversation, offering tools, insight, and strategies for professionals who want to improve their understanding and care.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ What AuDHD looks like in AFAB individuals across the lifespan ✅ The unique internal experience of masking—and how it relates to anxiety, shame, and burnout ✅ When and how to refer clients for a formal autism or ADHD assessment ✅ What non-specialist therapists can do to support late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed clients ✅ The connection between AuDHD, emotional regulation, and trauma
🎧 Whether you're a therapist, educator, or healthcare provider, this episode will help you build a more affirming, accurate, and compassionate approach to neurodivergent clients.
📩 Connect with Us: 🌐 www.twoxlabs.org 📧 twoxlabs@gmail.com 📱 Instagram & FB: @twoxlabs
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