Understanding ADHD
ADHD and Autism: Daily Life with AuDHD
Living with both ADHD and autism? Explore the daily reality of AuDHD—from work challenges to relationships, emotional wellbeing, and finding support.
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Understanding ADHD
ADHD isn't a character flaw or a motivation problem, it's a neurodevelopmental condition that changes how attention, impulse control, and self-regulation work (often well into adulthood). This collection covers the ADHD basics: adult symptoms and presentations, what "types of ADHD" actually mean, and the less-talked-about experiences many people recognise instantly (like time blindness, hyperfocus, masking, stimming, rejection sensitivity, and "ADHD paralysis"). Use these guides to build a clear mental model of what's happening and why.
Understanding ADHD
Having ADHD and Autism (AuDHD): A Comprehensive Guide
ADHD and Autism often overlap. Learn how they present together, what AuDHD looks like, and how to get the right support as an adult.
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Does ADHD Get Worse With Age? What Research Shows About ADHD Across the Lifespan
Adults with ADHD may wonder “Why is my ADHD getting worse?” With increasing age, they may notice an increased forgetfulness, distractibility, emotional overwhelm, or executive-function fatigue. Most people often assume that ADHD deteriorates over time. But what does the research have to say on this?
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What Is ADHD Stimming? A Complete Guide
Stimming plays a vital role in the management of ADHD. In this article, we will explore the world of ADHD stimming: types, benefits, downsides, and management.
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Types of ADHD: Understanding the 3 Main Presentations and Their Symptoms
Discover the three types of ADHD, their unique symptoms, and how they affect daily life. Learn about diagnosis, treatment options, and management strategies.
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ADHD Time Blindness: Why It Happens & How to Manage It
Struggling with ADHD time blindness? Learn the science behind it and discover practical tools to reclaim your schedule.
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and How to Manage
Explore rejection sensitive dysphoria in adult ADHD—its science, symptoms, gender nuances, and tips to manage RSD in ADHD.
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ADHD Masking in Adults: Signs, Risks and How to Unmask
ADHD masking drains energy and identity. Learn the signs, hidden costs, and strategies to unmask safely and live authentically.
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ADHD Paralysis in Adults: Why You Feel Stuck and What to Do
Struggling to start tasks, decide, or escape mental freeze? Discover what ADHD paralysis is, why it affects adults, and practical ways to get unstuck.
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Adult ADHD Diagnosis in Australia: Assessment, Costs, Wait Times & What to Expect
Discover the pathway to adult ADHD diagnosis in Australia—assessment steps, wait times, costs and post-diagnosis support.
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ADHD Hyperfocus: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Harness It
Hyperfocus in ADHD isn’t a flaw—it’s a different way attention works. Learn what drives it, how it impacts daily life, and ways to manage it better.
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Adult ADHD: Causes, Symptoms, Presentations and Types
What is ADHD, really? Often misunderstood as a childhood disorder or mistaken for laziness, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and self-regulation—well into adulthood. This guide explores the science, core symptoms, and the different presentation types, to help make sense of a condition that’s often misunderstood.
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