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Landmark finding that showed brains of kids with ADHD mature later was actually a mirage in the data, new research finds

A "foundational" study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied to issues with how the children were followed over time.

LiveScience

Georgia Families Say Classroom Support for Neurodivergent Students Is Shrinking

For many Georgia parents, getting classroom support for neurodivergent children is becoming more stressful, not less. Families of students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory processing differences say accommodations that once helped children succeed now feel harder to secure or maintain. In some districts, parents report larger class sizes, staffing…

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Nurses ‘constantly’ correcting dangerous health myths spreading on TikTok and Instagram

A mental health nurse highlighted that social media has created a surge in demand for services in autism and ADHD

The Independent UK

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Parents Say These ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Classrooms Aren’t Actually Working

Schools across the country have spent the last several years redesigning classrooms to support students with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory processing challenges. Soft lighting, fidget tools, quiet corners, and flexible seating have become common features in many “sensory-friendly classrooms.” While the idea sounds promising, many parents now say the…

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Antidepressants in pregnancy do not raise children’s risk of autism or ADHD, study finds

Researchers say risk comes from ‘other factors, including genetic predisposition to mental health conditions’

The Guardian - UK

Meet DARA, Bulgaria’s first ever Eurovision Song Contest champion

Pop singer triumphed with her energetic dance track ‘Bangaranga’, beating Israel in the song contest held in Vienna, Austria

The Independent UK

Teachers Admit These Classroom Changes Are Hurting Neurodivergent Students

Schools have changed dramatically over the last few years, and many educators say not every shift has been positive for neurodivergent students. Teachers working with students who have ADHD, autism, sensory processing challenges, dyslexia, and anxiety are increasingly speaking out about classroom environments that feel overstimulating and less supportive. While…

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Man Spends His Life Thinking Something Is Wrong With Him Until One Diagnosis Changes Everything

Sometimes clarity arrives years later than expected, quietly reshaping everything that came before it. For one man, that moment came at 42, when he finally received an autism diagnosis after spending years being misunderstood and repeatedly misdiagnosed. Looking back, many of the signs had always been there, but they were…

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5 Classroom Changes That Help Children With ADHD Stay Focused

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Tylenol During Pregnancy Doesn’t Increase Autism or ADHD Risk—Huge Review Finds

For years, many expecting parents have faced a stressful question: is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? Headlines and social media posts have fueled fears that common pain relief might be linked to autism or ADHD in children. A new large-scale scientific review is now offering reassurance, challenging earlier…

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London schools trialling VR to relieve pupils’ stress

Phase Space pilot programme with NHS mental health trust used to calm anxiety around exams, ADHD and home troubles

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Spandau Ballet Singer Ross Davidson Jailed Over Rape Convictions

Ross Davidson, former Spandau Ballet singer, was sentenced to 14 years for multiple sexual offenses, including rape. The verdict highlights the courage of victims and Davidson's ADHD struggles.

International Business Times UK

AI tool could help predict ADHD in children years before a formal diagnosis

Researchers found that the AI system could accurately flag early warning signs of ADHD, potentially allowing children to receive support much sooner.

Euronews

ADHD in Children: Why Early Evaluations Are Increasing Across the U.S.

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Suzy Eddie Izzard open to being tested for ADHD after being told her gender fluid trans woman identity could be linked to the condition

During a podcast chat, comic and actor Suzy Eddie Izzard said she is open to being tested for ADHD after being told her identity as a gender fluid trans woman could be linked to the condition.

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9 Behavioral Therapy Benefits Parents Are Seeing in Children With ADHD

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City vs countryside: Where children grow up shapes their mental health, major study finds

Researchers found that children raised in rural areas are more prone to depression, withdrawal, and emotional problems, while city kids are more likely to develop behavioural issues like ADHD.

The Conversation

How to safeguard against overdiagnosis when more GPs treat ADHD

The proportion of people diagnosed with and treated for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is growing. Prescription rates have increased 11-fold in 20 years.

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The Hidden Cost of Hustle: ADHD, Executive Function, and the Crisis in India’s Tech Workforce

In India’s high-pressure tech ecosystem, where speed and scale are prized above all else, there exists a currency more valuable than equity or stock options: executive function, the cognitive ability to prioritize, focus, plan, and execute, and for a growing number of professionals, that currency is quietly running out.

The Conversation

AuDHD means being autistic and having ADHD. And it can look very different to a single diagnosis

When you finally receive a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that reflects your strengths and the challenges you face, it can be life-changing.

The Guardian - UK

Inspirational success stories are great but is ADHD really a superpower for elite athletes?

Researchers say mainstream framing of the condition as a characteristic for success can be invalidating for those who are struggling

Latin Times

(VIDEO) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He Never Called for Black Children to Be 'Re-Parented' :There is a Recording

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turned a House hearing on health policy and the Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget into one of the sharpest Capitol Hill clashes of the day on Thursday after he denied ever saying Black children taking ADHD medication should be "re-parented," only…

International Business Times UK

'My ADHD Is Fuelling My Impulse Spending': Woman, 28, Drowning in £8,000 Credit Card Debt Shares Her Struggle

Chloe's story of managing ADHD and impulse spending, while learning practical steps to break the cycle of debt is worth taking lessons from.

The Conversation

What neurodivergent people really think about the words used to describe them

Labels like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are not new. But the way we understand them is changing.

International Business Times

How ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD Testing Can Bring Clarity, Validation, and the Right Support

For plenty of folks, the toughest hurdle isn't actually navigating ADHD, autism, or AuDHD traits. It's surviving for decades without a solid reason why everyday life feels exponentially heavier. This is exactly why getting tested is a game-changer.

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