ADHD: inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link, report researchers Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian and Christelle Langley Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders in children, affecting 7.2% of...
Why We Should All Celebrate Rainbow Brains… When we hear about autism and ADHD, we may think of two distinct conditions, but the reality is much more complex. Both conditions frequently co-occur, and in many cases a person who is autistic may also have ADHD,...
Autism and ADHD assessment waits are up to 2 years long. There are 3 things families can do, write Sarah Pillar and Andrew Whitehouse. Reports have emerged from around Australia of waitlists of up to two years to receive a diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as...
Adam Guastella, Kelsie Boulton and Natalie Silove guide parents and what they should know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment With childcare and schools starting the new year, parents might be anxiously wondering how their child will adapt in a new learning environment. Some parents may be concerned...
Holding a conversation, working in a group, giving constructive feedback and dealing with conflict are vital interpersonal skills that contribute to an empowered and connected life, reports Dr Matthew Harrison While some people seem to acquire these skills effortlessly, others facing social challenges can require additional...
An Australian study examining the quality of life in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses suggests a diagnosis in childhood is currently not associated with improved quality of life for Australian teens. The researchers call for a cautious approach to diagnosis by clinicians, particularly for children...
ADHD medications have doubled in the last decade, report David Coghill and Emma Sciberras – but other treatments can help too. A recent detailed analysis of prescribing trends for ADHD medications in Australia found prescriptions for ADHD medications doubled from 2013 to 2020. While this is...
Researchers Emma Sciberras, Anna Jackson, Glenn Melvin and Louise Brown asked parents who said these 3 strategies (and tips) can help COVID lockdowns and home schooling seemed never-ending for a lot of families. But there were some silver linings. Our new research published in two papers looked...
ADHD affects girls too, and it can present differently to the way it does in boys, reports Rachael Murrihy Two female Australian comedians recently revealed they’ve been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In an interview before her shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Fiona...
More kids are being diagnosed with ADHD for borderline (yet challenging) behaviours. Luise Kazda reports that her new research shows why that’s a worry. During my daughter’s challenging first year of school, we discovered how much effort it took her to sit and learn. She was the...
