5 Newly Discovered Physical Signs Of Autism & ADHD

Why do so many people with ADHD and autism experience chronic pain, unexplained exhaustion and hypermobility? In this episode, ADHD and autism expert Nick Potter explores the surprising connections between neurodivergence and physical health, from fibromyalgia and easy bruising to interoception and why ADHD and autism have historically been overlooked in women. Chapters: 00:47 The Hypermobility Test: Are You Hypermobile Without Knowing? 07:38 Why So Many ADHD and Autistic Women Were Missed 11:39 The Surprising Link Between ADHD, Autism and Chronic Pain 15:37 What Fibromyalgia REALLY Feels Like 24:23 Advert 26:12 Why You're Always Exhausted (Even After Resting) 33:05 Why Do You Bruise So Easily? 36:07 Interoception: Why You Might Not Notice Your Body's Signals 51:04 ADHD and Autism: What If Your Brain Isn't the Problem? 01:02:30 A letter to my younger self Visit Nick’s website 👉 https://backboneclinic.com/our-team Visit Nick on instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/backboneclinic/ Discover Neuralis by HealthRestore — a dedicated ADHD Profile designed to help people explore their individual characteristics and strengths through a personalised assessment. Try it through ADHD Chatter here: https://kf7jhxklzbmwcf.kartra.com/analytics/traking_links/G8V6EFgBshdT?tracking_id1=XXX&tracking_id2=XXX&cpc=X.XX Learn more about Neuralis here: https://www.myadhdprofile.com Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Alex PartridgehostNick Potterguest

Oct 19, 20261h 4mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: October 19, 2026
Duration: 1h 4m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Why do so many people with ADHD and autism experience chronic pain, unexplained exhaustion and hypermobility? In this episode, ADHD and autism expert Nick Potter explores the surprising connections between neurodivergence and physical health, from fibromyalgia and easy bruising to interoception and why ADHD and autism have historically been overlooked in women. Chapters: 00:47 The Hypermobility Test: Are You Hypermobile Without Knowing? 07:38 Why So Many ADHD and Autistic Women Were Missed 11:39 The Surprising Link Between ADHD, Autism and Chronic Pain 15:37 What Fibromyalgia REALLY Feels Like 24:23 Advert 26:12 Why You're Always Exhausted (Even After Resting) 33:05 Why Do You Bruise So Easily? 36:07 Interoception: Why You Might Not Notice Your Body's Signals 51:04 ADHD and Autism: What If Your Brain Isn't the Problem? 01:02:30 A letter to my younger self Visit Nick’s website 👉 https://backboneclinic.com/our-team Visit Nick on instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/backboneclinic/ Discover Neuralis by HealthRestore — a dedicated ADHD Profile designed to help people explore their individual characteristics and strengths through a personalised assessment. Try it through ADHD Chatter here: https://kf7jhxklzbmwcf.kartra.com/analytics/traking_links/G8V6EFgBshdT?tracking_id1=XXX&tracking_id2=XXX&cpc=X.XX Learn more about Neuralis here: https://www.myadhdprofile.com Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

SPEAKERS

Alex Partridge
host
Podcast host of ADHD Chatter with Alex Partridge, interviewing guests about ADHD and autism.
Nick Potter
guest
Clinician/practitioner discussing hypermobility, chronic pain, and physical signs linked to ADHD and autism.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge and Nick Potter, 5 Newly Discovered Physical Signs Of Autism & ADHD explores five overlooked body signs linking ADHD/autism, pain, and nervous-system load The episode explores five under-discussed physical signs associated with ADHD/autism—hypermobility, chronic pain/fibromyalgia, chronic exhaustion/brain fog, interoception differences, and chronic muscle tension—through a “brain–body as one system” lens.

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