When you were growing up or learning more about mental health, you probably heard both of the terms ADD and ADHD thrown around. Attention deficit…
When you have a child with autism, parenting might be different than you expected. As they get older and grow into a teenager, they’ll face…
Neurodevelopmental disorders affect how the brain and nervous system develop. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two of the more commonly known…
Boredom during class, trouble keeping up or staying on task, the urge to interrupt others, the feeling of having to put on a mask before…
ADHD affects attention, impulse control, and activity levels, impacting school performance and social interactions. While typically diagnosed in early childhood, many parents recognize ADHD symptoms…
Although it is most often diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can affect people of any age. Since it can disrupt a person’s daily functioning, it is…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) doesn’t look the same from person to person. The common view of OCD as just being obsessed with cleanliness, checking locks on…
Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel like a never-ending loop. Obsessive, unwanted thoughts create stress that seems like it can only be relieved through…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which also addresses previously used “attention-deficit disorder (ADD),” is a neurodevelopmental condition that often arises during childhood and adolescence. It can make…
ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and OCD all belong to a group of conditions called neurodevelopmental disorders. These conditions affect the neurological system, affecting how someone…