Behavioural Health

30/06/2025

This study highlights how social media – particularly TikTok – is helping to shape understanding, identity, and community for neurodivergent individuals. 👍

Read more here: https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2025.0006
(Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Content in Highly Viewed TikTok Videos – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)

Background: Social media allows users to connect with others’ experiences and points of view, with TikTok being the fastest-growing platform worldwide. Highly viewed videos related to neurodiversity on TikTok have an increasing role in understanding and acceptance of neurodivergent individuals. Ho...

22/02/2025

This interesting article challenges the traditional binary approach to ADHD diagnosis, arguing that ADHD traits exist on a spectrum rather than being an all-or-nothing condition. With diagnoses rising, particularly among women, the healthcare system is struggling with long waiting lists. The article advocates for adapting environments—such as classrooms and workplaces—to accommodate neurodiversity instead of focusing solely on medical treatment. It highlights how tailored support, like flexible schedules and sensory-friendly adjustments, can help individuals thrive. Shifting societal attitudes towards neurodiversity, rather than increasing diagnoses, is presented as the best way to support people with ADHD traits.

Adapting schools and workplaces for it can help far more

14/02/2025

Research Roadmap: What Should Autism Assessment Look Like in 2025?

A look back at 2024 research findings can give us some direction in conducting autism evaluations going forward.

31/05/2024

Very excited to present our work at ABAI, Philadelphia 2024😁

17/05/2024

A very interesting podcast for ADHD

Podcast Episodes You can listen to every episode of The ADHD Adults Podcast from the links below. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and Audible. James Brown Show Writer, Producer & Host and James writes, presents and edits The ADHD Adults Podca...

03/05/2024

There is little research looking at the experience of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as adults. Adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder face different challenges than children, and more research is needed to better understand those challenges.
The three overarching themes expressed issues with identity and relationships before and after the diagnosis and identified that the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in adulthood impacted people’s adaptation to and assimilation (i.e. the making sense of and internalizing the diagnosis) of autism spectrum disorder. While the diagnostic process itself was confusing and disappointing for many, it often led to a sense of relief and clarity regarding past experiences and had effects on identity and self-esteem. It created opportunities to connect with other autistic individuals and to access services, though appropriate supports were widely lacking. Recommendations are made that the impact of the diagnosis on people’s identity and choices about telling others about their diagnosis, and whether and how people want to make adaptations, should be discussed and thought through in the process of diagnosis.

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There is a dearth of research into the experience of adult diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and targeted research is needed to understand the needs of the...

02/05/2024

This is a beatuful overview of how the diagnostic process for autism has changed through time. Highly recommended

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05/01/2024

https://theconversation.com/a-senate-inquiry-says-australia-needs-a-national-adhd-framework-to-improve-diagnosis-and-reduce-costs-215798

After more than 700 submissions and evidence from 79 witnesses at three public hearings, the senate inquiry into ADHD diagnosis and treatment barriers has delivered its findings.