Relationship building.There is no doubt that living with someone with ADHD can put a strain on family relationships. The external symptoms of ADHD, like interrupting people, forgetting dates and times, or having a meltdown in a public place can all cause relationship issues. Learning to respond,...
A sensory meltdown isa fight, flight or freeze response to sensory overload. It is often mistaken for a tantrum or misbehaviour. ... A child will stop a tantrum when they get the desired response or outcome, but a sensory meltdown will not stop just by “giving in” to the child. W...
"Charlie" is an eight-year-old child with autism. Her parents are worried because she often responds to requests with insults, aggression and refusal. Simple demands, such as being asked to get dressed, can trigger an intense need to control the situation, fights and meltdowns. Charlie's p...
Research into ASMR and autism is still developing, but it shows promise for improving mood and behavior. ASMR videos can help people with the condition to control their emotions and make meltdowns less severe by offering a soothing environment. Does ASMR help with ADHD symptoms? People with ADH...
As children reach toddlerhood and beyond, parents adapt to manage their child's big emotions and meltdowns. Parenting terminology has adapted too, with more parents describing their child as "dysregulated." But what does this actually mean?
When your child with ADHD gets a diagnosis of depression, the first step is to take a deep breath and build your understanding of what that diagnosis means for your child and your family. A lot of the symptoms of ADHD and depression overlap, so from a parental perspective it may be impos...
Jackson does struggle socially. I remember picking him up from preschool last year, asking how his day went, and fighting tears when he said, “Nobody wants to play with me.” Most days I’d find him playing by himself in a corner. He has meltdowns when routines get broken without wa...
Overdose occurs when the body is overwhelmed by substances, which triggers a biological meltdown that often leads to death. Learn the signs of overdose here.
And all of that makes being bipolar look like a walk in the park. Because hell, it’s just a handful of manic days where you have a really good time being yourself and everyone thinks you’re amazing and a long string of depression filling up the space in between. The ADHD, is simpl...
While masking may be most associated with those who have autism, people with ADHD, explains Dr Selina Warlow of The Nook Clinic (a neurodevelopmental clinic), might also mask at times too. Masking is also more often seen in women and girls with autism and/or ADHD than it is with boys ...