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Autism and ADHD assessment waits are up to 2 years' long. What can families do in the meantime?

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).

The Conversation

Record 190,000 patients waiting for autism diagnosis by 2024 with ‘devastating’ consequences

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

The Independent UK

ADHD patients forced to take drug tests

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

Salon

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Brain training probably doesn't help ADHD – new study

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.

The Conversation

Parents turn to equine therapy for children with autism, ADHD as disability services wait times blow out

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.

ABC News

Real Housewives' Tanya Bardsley celebrates sobriety after hitting landmark achievement

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

Daily Mirror

Adderall can lead to a cycle of dependence in people who don't really need it. For those who do, it can be a wonder drug. A neuroscientist explains why

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

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Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it – a neuroscientist explains the science behind the controversial ADHD drug

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.

The Conversation

Fears children with ADHD could lose meds as paediatrician shortage sees service stop prescribing

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

ABC News

Rural primary school with therapy dog and Zen garden is the most inclusive in England

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

Daily Mirror

'My son was born anxious and autistic - we celebrate his differences every day'

Mum-of-three Kellie Barker shares the reality of parenting a non-verbal child with autism, ADHD and severe anxiety - she says it's the 'most amazing job she never signed up for'

Daily Mirror

Lily Allen reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD

Actor and singer says behavioural condition ‘sort of runs in my family’

The Guardian - UK

Lily Allen reveals she's been diagnosed with ADHD which she says 'runs in her family'

Singer Lily Allen revealed she has been diagnosed with adult ADHD, which was spotted after her move in to the United States

Daily Mirror

Lily Allen opens up about her adult ADHD diagnosis: ‘It sort of runs in my family’

The star revealed she only received the diagnosis recently, but she was unsurprised by it

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Truly random drug testing: ADHD patients face uneven urine screens and, sometimes, stigma

Some adults who take prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are required to have their urine tested for drugs several times a year. Others never are tested.

Evening Standard

Children with ADHD ‘in danger of isolation, bullying as they grow up’

Negative interactions with peers lead children with ADHD to become “withdrawn, rejected, lonely and isolated”

The Independent UK

ADHD in children has been linked to social isolation

Researchers have called for better support for children with ADHD symptoms.

Manchester Evening News

Tragedy of 'overwhelmed' IT worker, 37, found dead at home

Lee Midgley, 37, was found dead by his long-time partner Mark Powell at the home they shared in Lower Broughton, Salford, on November 12, 2022

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ADHD in children linked to social isolation later on – study suggests

Children with ADHD are at increased risk of becoming socially isolated as they grow up, according to a new study. Researchers said that the findings highlight the importance of peer support for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (

ABC News

ADHD inquiry announced, but federal government urged to make sure it listens

Senators from across the political spectrum are set to examine the impact that ADHD is having on people around the country and what help is needed.

The Guardian - AU

Senate inquiry to investigate support for Australians with ADHD

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John says people with condition struggle with ‘cost, wait time and stigma’

The Independent UK

ADHD in children linked to social isolation later on – study

Researchers have called for better support for children with ADHD symptoms.

Salon

Paris Hilton: "They stole my childhood"

On "Salon Talks," the original influencer opens up about motherhood, her deepest traumas and her ADHD "superpower"

The Independent UK

Man aims to break skateboarding world records in aid of mental health charity

Ryan Swain, 32, hopes to break two world records in one day to raise money for Mind.

Newsroom.co.nz

The Detail's Long Read: What's Up With ADHD?

What's Up With ADHD? by Mirjam Guesgen: ADHD diagnoses in adults have quadrupled in New Zealand in the past 10 years. What's behind it?

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