Exploring Experiences of Intersectional Neurodivergent (ND) Identity, Wellbeing and Belonging Through the Eyes of Autistic/ADHD (AuDHD) Australians

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This thesis explores how systems of power and social expectations affect the identity, wellbeing, and belonging of neurodivergent people—specifically autistic ADHD (AuDHD) adults. It highlights both the harms of masking and the power of authentic connection. Through case studies and thematic analysis, the research shows how neurodivergent people resist dominant narratives and build identity in relationship with others, calling for more inclusive, lived-experience-led approaches.

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