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Natalia started taking Ritalin. Then her career imploded and she lost access to her kids
In the space of 12 months, Natalia derailed her career, ended her relationship, spent $120,000 in savings and lost access to her kids. It started with an ADHD diagnosis.
Teenagers are using typewriters again, for a more 'tactile' experience
A "surprising" writing trend has emerged, according to typewriter enthusiasts who say school students are better engaging with the more tactile creative process.
Australians speak about impact of ADHD on their lives
A national survey found 83 per cent of people felt there was a stigma around the condition.
Fraser Nuttall says his ADHD gives him a strong ability to focus
Fraser Nuttall says his ADHD diagnosis later in life answered many questions for him, like why he had a "hyper focus" at work.
Sarah Moss says having ADHD is a gift
Tasmanian woman Sarah Moss says having ADHD is a gift "not a weakness", but she was lucky to have had the support of her parents from a young age.
Scott Wynands says his childhood 'was a bit of a challenge', eventually being diagnosed with ADHD at 43
Tasmanian man Scott Wynands says it was a long process to eventually be diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 43.
Scott 'lost lots of jobs' because of ADHD. He wants others to know what the condition is like
As a child Scott Wynands was "very hot tempered" and inquisitive — once putting a sandwich in a VHS player — but being diagnosed with ADHD at 43 helped him make sense of his life's trajectory.
TikTok videos listing ADHD symptoms changed my life
Journalist and author Matilda Boseley was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 23 years old. She talks about her new book, 'The Year I Met My Brain', a reflection on her diagnosis and ADHD.
Nine-year-old Connor couldn't find a 'calm place' at the show, so he made one
Lights, music, rides and sugar — agricultural shows are a lot of fun. But they can cause sensory overload for kids like 9-year-old Connor Dempster who has ADHD and autism.
White noise might help you learn a new language, but be wary of other claims around coloured noise
There's a colour of noise for every mood. But are these sounds really useful for getting to sleep, or concentrating better? That depends on you.
For Aaron, a diagnosis of adult ADHD was life-changing, but a lack of support services is making treatment impossible
A lack of doctors trained in treating adult ADHD has led to long waitlists for expensive appointments, with fears those finally reaching out for help are being turned away.
Adelaide drop-in centre provides 'second home' to reduce isolation
The volunteers behind a community centre working to improve the wellbeing of adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent or disabled says they will fight to stay open despite rising costs.
How Dungeons and Dragons is helping neurodivergent kids connect socially and be themselves
For a group of young people in South Australia, the tabletop game opens up a whole new world. It's a chance for them to have fun with people who understand them in a non-judgemental environment.
Kim grew up feeling different from her peers. When she sought help for her son, she realised why
After Kim's 10-year-old son was found to have ADHD and autism, she received her own diagnosis. Now she's helping other families cope while waiting for services and specialists.
Analysis
analysis:Why women with ADHD may get a flare-up in symptoms at certain times of their menstrual cycle
There may be times during their menstrual cycle when women with ADHD find it harder to plan, organise and focus their attention. And they may find their ADHD medication doesn't seem to work as well. Here are some insights into why.
Live sport can be challenging for neurodivergent fans. Here's what support is available at the Women's World Cup
FIFA is providing assistance to fans with autism, ADHD and PTSD, in the form of sensory rooms, visual cue cards and more. But does more need to be done?
Major events are rarely accessible to disabled people. Is the Women's World Cup any different?
From having their seats given away, to being made to feel unwelcome, people with disabilities have long felt on the outer at major events. So what has FIFA been doing to make this Women's World Cup more accessible?
Chloé Hayden barely spoke for 10 years. Now she performs for a living
Growing up, Chloé Hayden didn't speak to people outside her family for a decade. Now 26, she's a Logie-nominated actor, a social media influencer, and an outspoken disability advocate — but the road to get there wasn't easy.
Months of waiting, excessive costs, inexperienced medical staff — what it's like to get an ADHD diagnosis
Imogen describes life with ADHD as "like running a race and realising you're the only one wearing weights on your ankles". She's sharing her story in the wake of a parliamentary inquiry.
The NDIS needs to include ADHD support, says Greens senator
Greens senator Janet Rice calls for the National Disability Insurance Scheme to improve their mechanisms to support and diagnose children with ADHD.
Specialist wait times blow out for ADHD diagnosis
Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult is proving costly, and time-consuming; so much so that it's now the subject of a federal Senate inquiry.
Some patients being charged thousands for ADHD diagnosis
A new kind of ADHD clinic is cashing in on surging demand for diagnoses, and promising salaries of more than $900,000 to recruit psychiatrists.
Inquiry seeks to improve outcomes for people with ADHD
A new parliamentary inquiry will investigate Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with the view to better understand it and provide more timely diagnosis.
'I was shaking': Mother broke down after son gets ADHD diagnosis
Tasmanian parents worried that their child might have ADHD are being forced to go interstate for a diagnosis because of a lack of suitable clinicians in the state. Sometimes, that's just the start of their problems.
Fears children with ADHD could lose access to meds amid paediatrician shortage, parents say
Parents are feeling "sick" with worry as a national paediatric practice is stopping medication management due to a shortage of paediatricians and overwhelming demand.