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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 …
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 …