ADHD is commonly associated with children since a lot of times symptoms are noticed in childhood and in school in particular. However, ADHD is a disorder that affects people of all ages. In adults, the inattentive presentation is most prevalent.10The same treatments are ...
More than1.1 million Australiansare estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Aroundone-thirdof these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such asautisticpeople and those withADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population? And how does this...
In this issue of the journal, consensus criteria for the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people who have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)are presented. In the absence of an adequate body of research on diagnosis and intervention, this expert ...
ADHD is a common condition that can impact how well you concentrate, stay still, or think before you act. The correct diagnosis early on helps children get the right treatment so they don't miss out on important development and learning. People with these conditions can have successful, happy...
Since the introduction of the National Autism Plan for Children in the UK (National Initiative for Autism: Screening and Assessment 2003), there has been a further focus on early intervention as well as assessment. More people are now first diagnosed with autism as adolescents and adults, ...
Specifically, mothers with low self-esteem and a child with ADHD had a stronger negative association between disruptive child behaviors and positive parenting compared to mothers who interacted with a confederate or did not have a child with ADHD. Results from the current study extend findings ...
Hello, my name is Julia and I’m an adult living with a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). I also have a diagnosis of ADHD and Psychotic Episodes. PDA is a lifelong Pervasive Developmental Disorder and was first described by the late Prof.
Are people born with personality disorders? Can bipolar disorder go away on its own? Does childhood bipolar disorder exist? Is oppositional defiant disorder a personality disorder? What is a mood disorder with psychotic features? Research on the biological causes of mood disorders suggests that ___...
there is strong evidence people with mental illness aremore likely to be a victim of violent crimethan those causing it. Just like we must do away with the stigma toward autism, ADHD, depression, PTSD and other mental conditions, judging people for antisocial personality traits is...
People with debilitating ADHD can still benefit from a service dog. A service animal can help them regain some control over their life. For example, when a person with ADHD gets distracted from an important task, a service dog can help redirect the owner’s attention back to the task at ...