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Laura Ferry struggles with cleaning her home, reading a book and making her breakfast

Reports have emerged from around Australia of waitlists of up to two years to receive a diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Exclusive: NHS autism service ‘crisis’ will leave tens of thousands of patients without diagnosis

Some adults who take medication for ADHD are required to have their urine tested for drugs

Drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very effective, but they can come with a range of undesirable side-effects, such as increased anxiety, trouble sleeping and loss of appetite. It is not surprising that people have sought other treatments.

Equine therapy is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is increasingly being used by parents in WA's Goldfields to help children with a range of mental health and behavioural conditions.

Tanya Bardsley has opened up about being sober for 99 days after giving up alcohol due to "problems" she faced including her ADHD diagnosis and stress

Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it.

The nationwide shortages of Adderall that began in fall 2022 have brought renewed attention to the beleaguered drug, which is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.

Parents are feeling "sick" with worry as a national paediatric practice is stopping medication management due to a shortage of paediatricians and overwhelming demand.

Around thirty pupils are autistic and nine have ADHD among its 110 children at Cambois Primary School in Blyth, Northumberland, making it one of the most inclusive mainstream schools in England