ADDitude's top blog posts & webinars in 2025 addressed ADHD + autism in women, later-life diagnoses, rejection sensitivity, and more

“Unique Features of AuDHD in Women” + more top blogs & webinars View this email in your browser WITH SUPPORT FROM: Inflow Most Popular Blog Posts in 2025 1. “5 Unique Features of AuDHD in Women” “Our autistic selves crave structure, while our ADHD selves crave novelty.”   “Despite the growing prevalence of the ADHD-autism diagnosis, few people grasp what it’s like when these distinct neurotypes overlap. As an auDHD woman, here are the features and experiences that I’ve come to learn are particularly unique to us.” 2. “Setting the Record Straight” In an April article, The New York Times quoted ADDitude articles out of context, interviewed exclusively male patients, and cherry-picked bits of decades-old data. 3. “I Never Felt Like an Adult...” “And, actually, I hope I never do completely. But I was immensely relieved by the mid-life ADHD diagnosis that finally explained why.” 4. “My Kids Don't Get Maternal Perfection. They Get Me.” “They get a person. One who doesn't meal-plan and forgot about that birthday party, but also owns her mistakes and spins elaborate bedtime stories.” 5. “Get Things Done with HIIT” “High-intensity interval training is an exercise technique that involves alternating bursts of physical activity with periods of rest. Here's how I adapted HIIT to get through tasks and chores.” ADVERTISEMENT 6. “Education — Not a Crisis” “The rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses reflects a long-overdue recognition of neurodivergence — particularly among females and people of color who have historically been overlooked.” 7. “Is Rejection Sensitivity a Trauma Response?” “I’ve come to understand that RSD is about far more than rejection; it gets to our deep-seated fears about letting the world see the real us.” 8. “We Should Never Pull Life-Saving Medication.” “We used to think only hyperactive boys had ADHD. Now we know that girls who daydream can have it too — but MAHA seeks to undo that progress.” 9. “4 Rules for Taking a Mom Rage Break” “Self-compassion is my light in the dark. When I lose my $#!^, I remind myself that I am not a monster but a normal, struggling parent."