ADHD, Girls, Women & The Menopause Disclaimer Since being diagnosed with ADHD in May 2022 I have been looking into the condition to understand it and how it impacts me. During this journey, one of the things that has kept coming up is the difference in the experiences around ADHD for girls and women versus …
rejection sensitivity dysphoria What is it? Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is an overwhelming emotional sensation that someone experiences in response to an actual or perceived rejection or criticism. It is a serious issue that can result in low mood and self-esteem and is not just a simple case of a person being overly sensitive. A person …
adhd in numbers Prevalence In recent years the USA has developed better understanding of ADHD prevalence than the UK and their rates are considerably higher, at 9.4% for children. The male to female ratio is under intense and deserved scrutiny at the moment as it exposes the bias in testing that originates with the ‘hyperactive …
ADHD & AS – the first 4 months ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and me today It is now 4 months since I received my ADHD diagnosis and slightly under 2 since I had my Asperger’s diagnosis formalised. In this blog I am going to explore the initial impact of my diagnoses on my day-to-day existence, the …
ASPERGER’s SYNDROME & ME Asperger’s Syndrome Definition Most adults with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) have some cognitive or language skill issues that mask the fact that they may have above-average intelligence. However, adults with AS may experience other symptoms, many of which can significantly affect daily life. No two people experience AS in quite the same …
ADHD & ME – PART 2 – HYPERACTIVE-IMPULSIVE 3 Types of ADHD The symptoms of ADHD can be categorised into 3 types of behavioural challenges: Predominantly inattentive (difficulty concentrating and focusing) – ADHD-I Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive – ADHD-HI Combined type – ADHD-C I have been diagnosed with ADHD-C. Hyperactivity Traits Restless and/or edgy Noisy Interrupter/disrupter Talks …
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ADHD & ME PART 1 – INATTENTIVE TRAITS The 3 types of ADHD The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be categorised into 3 types of behavioural challenges: Predominantly inattentive (difficulty concentrating and focusing) – ADHD-I Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive – ADHD-HI Combined type – ADHD-C I am diagnosed as ADHD-C. ADHD-I – Inattentive Traits …
How Asperger’s Syndrome is diagnosed To get a formal diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome as an adult, you may undergo neuropsychological testing with a psychiatrist. The medical professional will interview you about your symptoms and behaviour. They may also give you written or computer-based tests to compose a full picture of your language, communication, and cognitive …
Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurodiverse condition, a form of Autism. It’s a different brain wiring meaning that individuals handle information in an alternate way
ADHD DIAGNOSIS & THE NHS As a result of the Richard Bacon ADHD interview that I mentioned in my blog about my background I started doing my homework and decided to see about getting my own diagnosis; I couldn’t ignore the way the traits reflected my own behaviours. After discussing it with Sam (my wife) …
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