Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Fresh Take

  • Describe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and factors that contribute to it
  • Describe autism spectrum disorder and factors that contribute to it

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Watch this video for a brief overview of ADHD and its three types:

You can view the transcript for “What is ADHD?” here (opens in new window).

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Watch this video for a brief overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder:

You can view the transcript for “What is Autism? | Quick Learner” here (opens in new window).

Want to learn more about how autism can present differently in people of different races or genders? Watch one (or both) of these videos to get a glimpse into these experiences:

Autism and Intersectionality

After you watch these videos, think about what you previously knew about autism versus how autism may present in Black people, people of color, women, and other people who were assigned female at birth. What do you think are some benefits of broadening our perspective on what Autism looks like?

You can view the transcript for “Struggles of Being Black and Autistic, with Tiffany Hammond – Autism Knows No Borders Podcast” here (opens in new window).

You can view the transcript for “What Women With Autism Want You to Know | Iris” here (opens in new window).