Tisha Campbell reveals autism diagnosis: ‘I know myself so much better’

Not only is actress and singer Tisha Campbell raising a son who has been diagnosed with autism, but the comedian is also living with it herself.

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a broad range of conditions describing challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, according to the Mayo Clinic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that autism affects 1 in 31 children and 1 in 45 adults in the U.S.

Campbell made the revelation about her diagnosis during an appearance on the “Way Up With Angela Yee” radio show this week, discussing her own diagnosis and her recent book release, “A Word: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Love,” which chronicles her journey raising her son, Xen, who is autistic.

When the host mentioned how common it is to know someone who is autistic, Campbell said she was tested and has "AuDHD." That’s an informal term for having both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism, according to Autism Speaks.

“I got the diagnosis after I wrote the book, so that part's not even in the book. This just happened this year.”

Campbell said she also has obsessive compulsive disorder.

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