There are many informative articles in this ADHD blog, some are guest articles from experts in their field.
If you’re an expert in ADHD or a related field and would like to contribute an article for publication on the ADHD Support Australia website please contact vivian@adhdsupportaustralia.com.au.
Social skills are crucial for forming meaningful and lasting relationships, which help make us more resilient. Unfortunately, poor social skills can lead to negative outcomes, including mental health issues and difficulties in forming friendships. This is something that is particularly prevalent in our neurodivergent community.
Ever wondered why someone with ADHD is often late or struggles to stick to routines? Those of us with ADHD are often frustrated with ourselves when we can’t seem to arrive anywhere on time!
After being locked out of yoga for being late this morning, I wanted to share how this feels and raise awareness.
Living with ADHD often means navigating a world that operates on a different time wavelength.
For those with ADHD, punctuality can feel like an elusive goal, as time blindness and executive dysfunction frequently disrupt our best-laid plans and I talk about this here.
In an era where screens reign supreme and virtual connections often overshadow face-to-face interactions, the impact of social media, gaming, and excessive device usage on the mental health of our young people has become a pressing concern. This concern is amplified for vulnerable populations, especially those with ADHD, Autism, or who already experience social challenges and I see this on a daily basis supporting young people and families in the ADHD and Autism community.
The beginning of a new school year should be a fresh start, full of opportunities for new friendships and experiences. However, for many young people, particularly those with ADHD or Autism, who may well have spent the summer break isolated and lonely, returning to school can be a daunting prospect.
Understanding Your Young Person’s Obsession with Gaming
Does your young person retreat online to escape, spending hours staring at a screen playing games that seem to have no end? Do you have difficulty getting them to disengage from the screen, encountering major meltdowns and unwarranted aggression when you try and take the screen away?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects the brains ability to regulate attention and control impulses. It can also affect working memory, self-control, and time management. One of the common difficulties for people who have ADHD, is dyslexia.
How can you help your teenager navigate the career world, and handle employment if Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a potential hindrance? In this article, I will share practical tips to support teens with ADHD embarking on their careers.
It’s hard to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Incorrectly known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), ADHD is partly an attention disorder that affects people in different ways. Some adults with ADHD never received clinical diagnoses as children in their school years. Adult ADHD is often misdiagnosed as depression or an anxiety disorder and can be overlooked as the source of such symptoms.
Whilst genetic factors clearly play a role, it is not yet clear exactly what causes ADHD, but research clearly indicates there are problems with the function of key areas of the brain involved with attention and impulse-control.
It has been said that ADHD is not about an inability to concentrate, rather the ADHD brain pays attention to everything. It notices the noises across the road. The change in temperature. The paint peeling off the door. The two insects crawling on the floor.
People of all ages with ADHD tend to be way more susceptible to boredom than others. But being in self-isolation or lock down doesn’t mean all hope is lost!
In these uncertain times many people, both with and without ADHD, are certainly feeling disrupted and experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression and fear.
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