35. ADHD and Autistic Friendships with Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett

In this episode, I’m joined by internationally recognised experts in autism, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett, to explore the unique dynamics of friendships in neurodivergent families. We dive deep into the complexities of ADHD and autistic friendships, offering actionable advice for both children and adults. Whether you're navigating these challenges for your child or yourself, this episode provides valuable tools and insights to help you nurture and support meaningful social connections. Time Stamps (approx.): 3 mins - How ADHD and autistic friendships differ from neurotypical friendships8 mins - The double empathy problem 13 mins - Adult friendships and rejection sensitivity 15 mins - Building friendship skills for children & embracing neurodivergence21 mins - Strategies for adults struggling with friendships24 mins - Managing social overload Resources Mentioned:Tony and Michelle’s courses on exploring friendships for children in the primary school years and high school  S2 E5 What Every Mum Needs to Hear from Top Autism Expert with Prof Tony Attwood: Listen on Apple or SpotifyS2 E30 Could it be PDA? Exploring the signs and why it’s different from ODD with Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett: Listen on Apple or SpotifyBOOK IN WITH JANE'S RECOMMENDED THERAPISTSIf you're looking to connect with a parenting specialist or psychologist for expert advice on parenting, please check out www.adhdmums.com.au/services. Your journey to more confident and supported parenting starts here!CONNECT WITH ME...If you’ve got a question or want to connect with other ADHD mums, we’ve got a whole community on our Facebook group. Click here to join and post your question. Don’t worry if it’s been asked before! I love to answer everyone in a group format.FOLLOW FOR MORE...I post more content, insights and help on my social media accounts. Follow along for more ADHD mum content.- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_mums- Facebook: https://facebook.com/100091850469503/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdmumsaus- YouTube: