Episode 229 | The Intersection of Neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ Identities

June 02, 2025 · 35 min

In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss the intersection of neurodivergence, specifically Autism and ADHD, and LGBTQ+ identities. I start the episode by discussing Pride Month, defining neurodivergence, as well as defining the term "neuroqueer". Next, I discuss the intersection between ASD and LGBTQ+ identities, where I discuss statistics about the co-morbidity between the two, theories as to why there is such overlap, and unique challenges ASD-LGBTQ+ individuals face. Then, I discuss the intersection between ADHD and LGBTQ+ identities, including statistics, theories regarding the concordance rates, and challenges ADHD-LGBTQ+ individuals experience. I end the episode by discussing how we can affirm neuroqueer identities.

Autistic Poets and Story Tellers Project⁠

Resources:

Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism by Eva A. Mendes and Meredith R. Maroney

⁠Other books on ASD and sexuality⁠

https://neuroqueer.com/neuroqueer-an-introduction/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24750573.2017.1354417#d1e1180

https://psychcentral.com/adhd/people-with-adhd-more-likely-to-question-gender-identity

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/adhd-autism-and-lgbtq-identities-the-neuroqueer-experience

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/trans-autism/

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