It took a long time to figure out how attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder presents in girls and women and the problems it can create. A pioneering study helped change that, but…
Autism and ADHD often overlap, creating both challenges and strengths. Learn how to understand and live in harmony with an AuDHD mind. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction For…
Brain scans have helped us understand ADHD in deeper, more compassionate ways. Here’s what they show about attention, emotion, and why it’s more than just being distracted. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief,…
Struggling to read with ADHD doesn’t mean you’re lazy or broken. Learn why it happens and how to make reading feel more possible and less pressured. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed…
There is a strong genetic component, but there is still a big gap in knowledge. By Dr. Alison PoultonSenior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre NepeanUniversity of Sydney Introduction Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group…
Raising children with behavioural, developmental or learning difficulties can also make parenting more challenging. So how can parent training help? By Dr. Cher McGillivrayAssistant Professor Psychology Department Bond University Introduction Problems with focus and…
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…
