AuDHD Isn’t Just Autism Plus ADHD: The Tie Dye Model
Published May 19, 2026
An autistic psychologist’s 2026 commentary uses a “tie-dye” metaphor to discuss overlapping autistic and ADHD experiences.
<p>This is an expert and lived-experience commentary by autistic psychologist Sara Eileen O’Neil Woods about the community term “AuDHD,” often used by people who identify with both autistic and ADHD experiences.</p><p>The author uses a “tie-dye” metaphor to describe how traits and support needs can overlap, vary across people, and change in how they are experienced or recognized. The piece may be useful as a reflective perspective on identity and self-understanding.</p><p>“AuDHD” is a community term, not a standalone diagnosis in the DSM. This article is not a diagnostic tool or clinical guidance. Anyone seeking assessment, accommodations, or treatment should discuss their individual circumstances with an appropriately qualified professional.</p><p>Source: Woods, S. E. O. “The AuDHD Tie Dye Model.” Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism, May 18, 2026.</p>