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29 Apr 2024
The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on ADHD
Earlier this month, fitness guru Joe Wicks came under fire for appearing to claim that ADHD is caused by poor diet. He’s since clarified that he believes …

14 Apr 2024
The History of ADHD
ADHD as we know it has only been recognised as a condition since the 1980s leading to media panic about diagnosis rates at the time, …

11 Apr 2024
Types of Autism Explained
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined by a range of symptoms and degree of needs. All individuals with ASD will share autistic traits, such as …

05 Mar 2024
Why can’t I focus?
Having trouble focusing is a common issue that impacts most people from time to time. However, excessive struggles with focus could have an underlying cause. …

24 Feb 2024
How hyper is normal? ADHD vs High Energy
One of the most common traits in children with ADHD is hyperactivity, but as a parent, it can be difficult to tell if your child …

05 Feb 2024
Eye contact in adults with autism
Autism spectrum disorder or ASD is defined by several different traits, such as difficulty in social situations, special interests and sensory processing differences. While autism …

11 Jan 2024
Are there early signs of Autism in babies?
Yes, some children show signs of autism, even as babies. As a parent, you’ll gain first-hand insight into your child’s development as they build new …

30 Nov 2023
How to tell your child about their ADHD or autism diagnosis
Telling your child about a diagnosis for autism or ADHD can be challenging for parents, as well as extended family members. Explaining the diagnosis to …

23 Nov 2023
Non-pharmacological approaches to consider for your child with ADHD
Living with ADHD can be challenging for your child as they can find it difficult to concentrate, communicate without thinking or struggle to organise themselves. …

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 …