Aimee Lou Wood, from “The White Lotus,” shared in an interview with Culture magazine that she was diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult after facing social difficulties in childhood.
The “Toxic Town” star, Aimee Lou Wood, spoke further about her ADHD and autism diagnoses and how they helped her better understand the struggles she faced as a child.
In the interview, she explained that she always had trouble socializing and communicating as a child.
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“I was almost mute, extremely socially anxious. I couldn’t sit down to eat a meal. My mom had to leave food around the house so I could eat bit by bit. Now I know that was neurodivergence,” said the actress.
She was advised to undergo an autism assessment because doctors believed the ADHD may have been a side effect of how she masked autistic traits.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and impulsivity.
The actress shared that she felt “very vulnerable” while filming scenes that were used more often earlier in her career.
However, in “The White Lotus,” where Aimee Lou Wood has a major role, she said she didn’t feel nervous thanks to a cast that made her feel less alone.
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