Episode 108: The Intersection Between ADHD and Autism with Dr Samantha Hiew

"Embracing and working with our strengths teaches us to thrive with ADHD."

This week we revisit the interview with Samantha Hiew, the Director of ADHD Girls, a company founded with a social mission to empower girls and women with ADHD through effective advocacy, education and specialist insights.

With a background in healthcare communications and a PhD in Cancer Research, Samantha is passionate about helping individuals with ADHD access employment and training organisations to provide the support they need to thrive in their circumstances, thereby increasing happiness and wellbeing and improving productivity.

During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate Moryoussefand Samantha spoke about: 

• Feeling alone after an ADHD diagnosis

• The power of anecdotal experiences

• The benefits of being around others like you and community

• Sam's autism diagnosis and her surprise

• ADHD and Autism often going hand in hand

• Needing to have passion and fulfilment to stave off depression

• Sam's mission with ADHD diagnosis

• Recognition Responsive Euphoria and what it is and looks like

• Navigating ADHD and Neurodiveristy in the workplace

• How employers can boost their ADHD employee's confidence

• Advocating for yourself in the workplace

• Embracing our strengths and interests to thrive with ADHD

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.

Have a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine here