Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a set of symptoms that affect focus, executive function and other cognitive abilities.
Receiving a mental health diagnosis as an adult can bring up many emotions, all of which are valid and normal.
Many folks with ADHD experience something called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). This is a form of emotional dysregulation.
Feeling stuck or frozen when faced with a task list is commonly known as “task paralysis.” It can arise for a variety of reasons, and can happen to anybody. So what’re the causes, and what can you do?
From getting ready in the morning to after-school meltdowns, school can be a big stressor for parents of neurodivergent children. If school feels like a daily battle, here is how therapy can help you and your child.
When your young one begins therapy, it can be a nerve-racking experience. It can be stressful not knowing how they’ll react, what they’ll discuss or what your part may be. To make the process smoother, we’ve compiled a list of tips to read before your child’s first session.
Parents are no doubt already feeling the stress of the fast-approaching school year. If you have a child with ADHD, you may face some unique challenges when preparing for the school year. Here are seven things you can do to make the transition a bit smoother:
Accessing mental health services is an excellent step towards improving mental health, but it can be costly. Luckily, there are a few tax credits the Canadian government instills to assist in offsetting these costs.
With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember that individuals with autism may have a lower heat tolerance compared to neurotypicals. This can be attributed to differences in the sensory processing region of their brain but other factors like interoception as well as communication are also important to consider.
AuDHD is a term used to describe individuals who have both Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While each of these conditions presents its own unique challenges, when they occur together, they can create a complex and often misunderstood set of experiences.