Neurodivergent Parents and Children
Neurodivergence awareness has dramatically risen in the last 10 years driven by grassroots social media movements and an explosive rise in adult diagnoses. Shifting from a clinical, deficit-based model to a broader, strengths based understanding of neurological differences. As clinicians, we are still finding out more and more about neurodivergence so that we are better […]
Adult ADHD and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
How does adverse childhood experiences impact on individuals with diagnosed ADHD? We mustn’t lump all adult ADHDers in the same box. Individual differences, cultural and childhood experiences may (or not) exacerbate ADHD traits. We all face certain challenges in our childhoods for better or for worse. I have recognised in my adult ADHD Counselling in […]
ADHD AND THE IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can send your most important relationship off the rails. Distraction, procrastination, and other ADHD symptoms can stir anger, frustration, and hurt feelings for both the person with ADHD and the partner. But your marriage or relationship can thrive with proper treatment and tactics to ward off misunderstandings.
