Tag Archives: neurodiversity

Stimulants and Brain Development in Children with ADHD

A recent study published in Neuropsychopharmacology explores how stimulant medications affect brain development in children with ADHD, highlighting how these treatments may help normalize brain regions linked to ADHD symptoms. This study is explored in depth in Stimulant Medication Normalizes Brain Structures in Children with ADHD: New Study by Carly Broadway, published by ADDitude Magazine, which informed this blog. […]

Autism in Individuals Assigned Female at Birth (AFAB)

Autism in individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB)—including women, girls, non-binary, and trans-masculine individuals—is frequently underdiagnosed. Research reveals that as many as 80% of autistic AFAB individuals remain undiagnosed by age 18. Their symptoms often manifest differently than those seen in individuals assigned male at birth (AMAB), leading to delayed or missed diagnoses. Recognizing the distinct signs […]

Effective Strategies for Managing Time Blindness

If you often find yourself losing track of time, you may be experiencing what’s known as time blindness – a common challenge for those with ADHD. In a recent article from ADDitude Magazine, Losing Track of Time? 8 Ways to End ADHD Time Blindness, Mareen Dennis, MS LPP, shares eight valuable strategies for managing time blindness, organized under the “ACCURATE” […]

Adults with ADHD: learn how job crafting can help you.

Navigating the workplace as an adult with ADHD can present unique challenges, but it also offers opportunities to leverage strengths that others may overlook. Traditional work environments often don’t cater to the dynamic nature of ADHD, but there’s a powerful strategy that can help you thrive: job crafting. This concept is explored in depth in the article, What’s […]