The Latest Breaking News from ADHD

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 · Apr 12, 2023

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 · Apr 12, 2023

ADHD patients forced to take drug tests

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

Salon · Apr 11, 2023

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 · Apr 7, 2023

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 · Apr 4, 2023

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 · Apr 2, 2023

'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 · Apr 2, 2023

Lily Allen reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

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 · Apr 1, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023