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16 Nov 2023
The overlap between ASD and ADHD difficulties
Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions, which are present from birth. People with Autism and ADHD develop differently from neurotypical people, which can impact their …

09 Nov 2023
The dangers of ADHD misinformation on social media
There has been an increase in the number of ADHD diagnoses in recent years. This is partly due to the increased awareness of ADHD in …

30 Oct 2023
What is autistic burnout?
Burnout is something that every person will experience at some point in their life. You may find activities or work that you used to love …

24 Oct 2023
Myths and misconceptions about masking in autism
Autistic people find themselves having to regularly mask their behaviours to fit in with society. Navigating everyday situations can be challenging, leading to you or …

20 Oct 2023
Famous people with ASD and ADHD
As autism and ADHD awareness continues to increase, more famous people have opened up about being neurodivergent. Well-known faces across the world of sport, business, …

12 Oct 2023
ADHD in women
Women who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have historically gone undiagnosed as the condition was thought to more commonly affect men, research shows that …

02 Oct 2023
How to support parents who have a child with autism
Supporting a child with autism can be stressful, not just for the parents, but fellow family members and friends. According to the National Autistic Society, …

22 Sep 2023
The benefits of speech and language therapy for autistic people
Speech and language can be useful in helping autistic people overcome challenges with swallowing, eating and communication. Every autistic person will have their own individual …

13 Sep 2023
Why do autism symptoms in adults go unnoticed?
Autism can be easily misdiagnosed or undetected among adults, particularly if they mask or don’t display typical traits associated with the condition. Someone who is …

06 Sep 2023
Choosing the right assessment
I’m confused! ADHD? ASD? Combined? How do I choose the right assessment? ADHD? ASD? These acronyms sound very similar and it can be difficult to …

23 Aug 2023
What social communication challenges do women with autism have?
Women with autism have their own set of social difficulties that make it difficult for them to communicate with other people. Turn taking, staying on …

27 Jun 2023
What are the main signs of autism masking in women?
Autism masking (also known as camouflaging) involves suppressing or controlling behaviours that are associated with people on the autism spectrum. Masking is essentially not being …