IIf you found out you were autistic or ADHD later in life, you've probably asked: how did nobody notice? Dr Jo unpacks why late diagnosis in women is so common: masking, diagnostic criteria written around boys, misdiagnosis with anxiety or depression, hormonal shifts at postpartum and perimenopause, and services set up to assess autism or ADHD but not both. She also looks at the most common route of all, recognising yourself in your child's assessment, and at what follows: grief, relief, and kindsight. Whether you're diagnosed, self-identifying or just wondering, you're not making it up.

The Neurodivergent Parent Triple Whammy: Why Parenting Feels Harder – and What Helps. Parenting can genuinely ask more of neurodivergent parents – from sensory overload and executive functioning to emotional regulation and finding your village. Our clinical psychologists explain the science behind the “triple whammy”, the strengths it brings, and practical strategies that help.