The seven midlife signs of autism: What to look for Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is often diagnosed in childhood, however many people, especially women, might not receive or even seek a diagnosis until later in life. For some, signs of autism can become more apparent in midlife when life circumstances change and social expectations evolve. For many women with autism, the hormonal changes involved with perimenopause and menopause can also prompt an increase in some of the s

What are the signs of ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a condition that can affect people of any age and often comes alongside problems directing attention (focus), impulse control, and organisation. Nearly all of us have moments when we feel restless or distracted, but for people with ADHD these symptoms are usually very persistent and to some degree impact their daily life. In this post, we’re going to look at some of the key signs of ADHD with a vie

A lot of people think that ADHD (with its 'Attention Deficit' bit at the beginning of its name) means ADHD is a condition that has to do with too little attention, but in reality, it's more to do with dysregulated or misdirected attention. In fact, for many, ADHD feels more like they're paying too much attention to what's going on - a bit like having 'six radios in my head' all at once, as one person described it. Attention Regulation, Not Deficit ADHD isn't a lack of att

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