Cat Burns recently opened up about being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. The popular TikTok artist known for her honest lyrics tweeted about her diagnosis with an aim of helping others.
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The 23-year-old was diagnosed with ADHD back in 2021 and in April this year, she went public on being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
However, Burns says that despite knowing she had Autism, she still felt that her brain was different. She researched about her behavior and perhaps get to understand herself.
“So, once I got my autism diagnosis that helped me understand myself and just how much I’ve had to do in order to get to where I am.”
She mentioned that her life now makes sense when she reflects, things are now adding up. Her life now feels different, and everything else seems to be falling in place.
She also stated that her road to diagnosis was a bit challenging and among her reasons were that because she is black and a woman as well.
“I think it comes from the research that’s out there and the idea lots believe women can’t have autism, and then on top of that adults can’t have autism,” she says.
“I guess being a black woman, there’s certain experiences we have that people won’t be able to pick up on.
She pointed out that one sign of Autism is fidgeting which is completely different from that of a white and a black.
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“Fidgeting for a black girl, it could be taking out her braids and putting them back in or something else to do with her culture that’s overlooked.”
Which are the signs of Autism in Adults?
What is ADHD?
It is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain were some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition.
- Finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling.
- Feeling every anxious about social situations.
- Finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own.
- Seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to.
- Finding it difficult to say how you feel.
- Noticing small details, patterns, smells or sounds that others do not.
- Having the same routine every day and getting very anxious if it changes.
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people’s behavior. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.
Signs of ADHD
- Carelessness and lack of attention to detail.
- Continually starting new tasks before finishing old ones.
- Poor organizational skills.
- Continually losing or misplacing things.
- Forgetfulness.
- Restlessness and edginess.
- Difficulty keeping quiet, and speaking out of turn.
- Blurting out responses and often interrupting others.
- Mood swings, irritability and a quick temper.
- They lack the ability to deal with stress.
- They are extremely impatient.
