AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story)

After Samantha Hiew had her second child at age 40, hormonal
changes shed light on her ADHD symptoms. She was diagnosed with
ADHD and, later, autism. Sam talks about her experience with
AuDHD, including regulating emotions and sensory meltdowns. Sam
also talks about her multicultural experience and the importance
of community when you have ADHD. 


Sam is a social entrepreneur, scientist, and advocate. She’s also
the founder and director of ADHD Girls, an award-winning
social impact organization that helps neurodivergent girls
succeed.


Related resources


What is AuDHD?

A guide to hormones and ADHD

adhdgirls.co.uk

Sam’s personal website, samanthahiew.com



Timestamps


(01:21) What is ADHD Girls?


(02:59) Why was Sam questioning if she had ADHD?


(06:42) Sam’s multicultural experience with ADHD


(10:12) Sam’s ADHD symptoms


(12:04) Having both ADHD and autism


(14:32) Sensory meltdowns


(18:12) Sam’s childhood


(19:58) ADHD and hormones


(26:00) Where you can find Sam


For a transcript and more resources, visit the ADHD Aha!
page on Understood.org


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