“Things people don’t realize are symptoms of anxiety.” “Signs of inattentive ADHD in the workplace.” “Five physical things you didn’t realize were signs of depression.” Health advice is everywhere on TikTok. And with just a few clicks, it’s easy for users to fall down a rabbit hole of videos that leave them convinced they have…

Key points: Start with a minimalist or dumb phone at age 10 to 12, then move to a full smartphone between ages 12 and 15. Wait until 15 years old at a minimum for social media for neurodivergent kids. Recognize that online platforms can offer social connection and communication for many neurodivergent youth. Neurodivergent children…

Parents should monitor patterns of social media use, not just total screen time, findings suggest.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is incredibly common—more than 9 percent of children receive a diagnosis of this neurodevelopmental disorder before they reach adulthood.

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Washington, D.C. (7News) — For International ADHD Awareness Day, author Matthew Weider shared the story behind his memoir, Adventures of a Stupid Boy, which explores his experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. Through personal reflections and lessons learned, Weider highlights how the challenges he faced in school and throughout life ultimately helped shape his resilience…

Members of the Church of England Synod have approved a proposal for more training on neurodiversity and to establish a new network of ‘Neurodiversity Champions’ throughout its dioceses, based on the model of their current disability advisers network.

A new study suggests ADHD traits may show up more often in endurance runners than in the general population. ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, focus and impulse control.

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder who struggle to manage their emotions are more likely to experience insomnia symptoms. The findings provide evidence that trouble accessing effective emotional coping strategies plays a major role in these sleep disturbances, especially among young adults. This highlights the…

Key points: Neurodivergent motivation strategies can be summed up in the acronym PINCH. Play, interest, and novelty are three key tenets of neurodivergent motivation. Interjecting challenge and external accountability into project planning can boost motivation.

Adults in New Jersey prescribed Adderall and other stimulant medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder no longer need to see a doctor in-person every three months. A bill signed into law by Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday allows Schedule II drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin and Vyvanse to be refilled via telehealth. The change will…

A small study of Australian teens indicates that while adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder consume similarly poor diets, those who eat healthier foods experience fewer attention challenges. The research, published in Nutritional Psychiatry, describes links between specific eating patterns and better cognitive performance.