ASD AND ADHD MASKING IN GIRLS:
Understanding Girls Who Camouflage their StrugglesΒ
with Guest Jane McFadden
ASD and ADHD Masking For Girls
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Jane McFadden is a former psychologist turned Neuroscientist, Author, and Neurodiversity Specialist.
Jane has both lived experience and clinical expertise.
After years of battling burnout, stress, and anxiety, she received a life-altering ADHD diagnosis in 2022, which answered many of her questions and ignited her passion to help other women and girls avoid being misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated.
While ADHD medication was life-changing, it also unveiled Autistic traits, leading to her being diagnosed as Autistic in 2024.
So I am thrilled to have Jane join us to share her knowledge & expertise on identifying camouflaged or internalising Autistic children.
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Discussed in this Episode:
β Girls often present with perfectionist behaviours and high anxiety
β Many show extremely helpful, caring behaviours to avoid playground interactions
β They frequently camouflage comprehension difficulties
β Girls may present as leaders but struggle with flexibility and problem-solving
β They often hold it together at school but experience meltdowns at home
ASD and ADHD Masking for girls Explained for you Today!
EXAMPLES OF ADHD IN GIRLS
– The student who appears to be reading well but has significant comprehension difficulties
– The helpful student who volunteers for every task to avoid playground social interactions
– The “mini prime minister” who appears confident but can’t handle change
– The quiet student who shuts down rather than acts out
– The student who appears socially competent at school but has major meltdowns at home
Examples of Masking BehaviorsΒ
- Taking on helper roles (assisting in sick bay, helping disabled students)
- Appearing as natural leaders but showing inflexibility
- Having strong reading skills but poor comprehension
- Displaying perfectionist behaviors
- Checking in frequently with teachers
- Showing hypervigilant behaviors
- Appearing socially competent at school but melting down at home
- Sitting quietly when overwhelmed rather than acting out
- Taking on “mini prime minister” roles but struggling to compromise
- Helping with classroom organisation to avoid social interactions
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