Diagnosis acceptance, masking, and perceived benefits and challenges in adults with ADHD and ASD: associations with quality of life

This study shows that adults with ADHD and/or ASD generally agree with their diagnosis, but the extent to which they like their diagnosis varies. Masking is commonly reported and depends on the context. Perceiving benefits was the variable most strongly associated with quality of life, highlighting the importance of clinical approaches promoting strength-based perspectives rather than a strict deficit approach.