When it comes to making friends, it isn’t the easiest for Michael Fetherman who has autism and ADHD. However, Michael’s big sister Juliana made it her mission to put all her efforts into developing an app to help him and others with disabilities make friends.

Digital startup Tiimo, which provides visual aids to support people affected by autism and ADHD, has reached its crowdfunding goal of €340,000…Founded in 2015, the firm is on a mission to innovate the process of diagnosis and treatment in ADHD and autism. It has developed an iOS and Android app that helps users comprehend time…

By using technology as triage to pin point obstacles and locate trends, I’ve found that businesses can save around 30% on adjustments costs by implementing changes in company culture that come for free. Here’s my list of five easy changes, addressing the most common causes of difficulty for neurodiverse teams.

College has resumed on America’s campuses, and most students can work through their start-of-semester stress with a trip to the gym, a comforting call with a parent or a late-night binge. But for some students, normal days are a challenge – let alone high-stress exam periods and the beginning of a new term. That’s why…

Despite having much to offer, neurodiverse people can struggle to land a job. Some firms are now looking at new ways to tap into their talents…One in seven people are “neurodivergent”, according to ACAS. Despite this, a recent study by the CIPD found that seven in 10 businesses ignored their own neurodiversity policy.

Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the dexterity, coordination and strength of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, shows a study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

A new systematic review highlights the established and emerging practices that represent medical overuse in pediatrics. Medical overuse included misdiagnosis of students with ADHD, neonatal ICU admission and pharmacologic therapy for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome, and over prescription of opioids.

A team based in Australia, led by Dr. Daryl Efron, Health Services, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, described the patterns of ADHD medication use for Australian children, while characterizing the patterns of use in a 3537-patient study. Adherence to ADHD medication is notoriously suboptimal, particularly with children, and can compromise patient outcomes.

The last time Zoe Kessler tried shopping online, it didn’t go well. “I bought a dress—on impulse, of course,” the author of the book ADHD According to Zoe says. “And the second it got here, the pocket ripped.” Disappointed but glad to save some money, she made plans to return it. But due to a…

Health insurance doesn’t just pay for drugs; it also can cover medical equipment such as canes and hospital beds when prescribed by a doctor. Could video games, healthy meals and gym memberships be part of your coverage in the future?

Whatever your situation, the treatment of ADHD should be individualized to your (or your child’s) particular symptoms and preferences. Different ADHD symptoms may respond quite differently to the same treatment, whether it is a prescription medication or a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy.

While a high-conflict divorce frequently negatively impacts the children, it can add an especially complex layer when there is a child with unique needs. In fact, it can often contribute to the couple’s separation in the first place, especially if there is disagreement on treatment and parenting approach. Here are seven things to consider in…