577- Why Chronic Pain Is So Common Among Neurodivergent Youth

Gloria T. Han, Ph.D., and Anna C. Wilson, Ph.D., help parents understand why chronic pain is more common in autistic youth with and without ADHD, how pain presents in unique ways, the impact on daily life, strategies to reduce pain’s impact, and more.
Chronic Pain, Autism, and ADHD: Additional Resources
Free Download: The ADHD-Autism Link in Children
Read: Autism in Girls: Why Signs of Neurodivergence Are Overlooked
Read: How ADHD Can Intensify Physical Health Conditions
Read: Comorbid ADHD Complicates Most Diagnoses and Treatment Plans
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #577 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/austim-adhd-and-chronic-pain/
This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for “Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts.
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