When anxiety and mood challenges coexist with neurodivergence, they often present differently than expected. For many children and young adults, this doesn't always look like 'worry'—it can show up as sensory avoidance, intense irritability, or complete withdrawal from activities they once loved. These comorbidities can make navigating school, social settings, and even quiet home life feel like an uphill battle, often exhausting both the individual and their support system.