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THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Neurodivergent Children & Teens

THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST

Holly Blanc Moses

Psychology, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Adhd, Speechtherapy, Autism, Autismawareness, Occupationaltherapy, Child, Therapy, Parent, Parenting, Education, Behavior

4.8 • 650 Ratings

🗓️ 28 June 2023

⏱️ 16 minutes

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Autism, ADHD podcast. I am so happy that you join me today. I want to take a moment and ask for your help. Please take just a second and give the podcast a five-star review.

0:19.5

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0:23.3

helpful information. Thanks so much again for taking the time to give that five-star review.

0:29.2

Now let's get started. Welcome to the Autism-AdHD podcast.

0:44.3

Today I'm talking about rejection-sensitive dysphoria, otherwise known as RSD.

0:54.2

It's important to note that RSD is not an official diagnosis, but it's often associated with autism and ADHD.

0:59.7

RSD is characterized by an intense emotional response to perceived or real rejection or criticism from other people.

1:04.8

Let's take a look at seven symptoms.

1:08.0

Number one, emotional sensitivity.

1:15.9

So people with RSD may have heightened emotional sensitivity,

1:23.5

especially when it comes to feelings of rejection, criticism, or failure. So even minor instances,

1:32.3

a perceived rejection can trigger these intense emotions. Number two, speaking of emotions,

1:41.4

overwhelming emotion. So emotional responses for kids with RSD can be absolutely overwhelming.

1:50.5

Kids may experience intense, sadness, anxiety, shame, anger, or self-doubt in response to this perceived rejection or criticism. So their emotional reactions seem out of a line with what you would

1:57.4

expect with these situations. Their reaction seemed to be bigger and more intense

2:03.5

than someone without RSD. Number three, fear of rejection. So there may be a persistent fear

2:13.3

of rejection leading these children to anticipate and worry about potential situations where they

2:21.8

might face criticism or rejection. So again, this may not even be while they're in that particular

2:28.7

situation. This is a fear of the potential situation.

2:39.7

This fear can sometimes result in avoiding certain activities or social interactions to prevent experiencing these very difficult emotions.

2:44.9

You may find that a child with RSD might even avoid activities they actually like because they're so worried about rejection

2:55.3

or criticism.

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