Lots of digital tools promise to assist children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. But it’s hard to know what is and isn’t useful. By Dr. Kelsie BoultonSenior Research Fellow in Child Neurodevelopment, Brain and Mind CentreUniversity of Sydney By Adam GuastellaProfessor and Clinical…
Particular parts of an individual’s brain tend to work together on certain tasks. Researchers can look at these patterns of “functional connectivity” to predict traits – like the ability to pay attention. By Dr. Monica RosenbergAssistant professorUniversity of…
If you think you have ADHD, getting a diagnosis can be a long, frustrating and often expensive process. But it can give you access to treatments and change how you see yourself. By Dr. Tamara MayPsychologist and Research Associate in the Department of…
For some people, successful treatment of co-existing ADHD may be the best way of getting relief from chronic anxiety. By Dr. Alison PoultonSenior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre NepeanUniversity of Sydney Introduction “Cassie” is an…
Being diagnosed with ADHD was ultimately a relief for Verity Babbs, but she had mixed feelings about taking medication. She worried about being wedded to too many pills but also…
Anecdotal evidence suggests the pervasiveness of smartphones is making us increasingly distracted and hyperactive. By Dr. Kostadin KushlevAssistant Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction When was the last time you opened your laptop midconversation or brought…
Handling adult ADHD is difficult, but today, there are more evidence-based interventions than ever. By Dr. Laura E. KnouseAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Richmond Introduction When I was a child in the 1980s, the people I knew with…
