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For many years we thought that most children grew out of ADHD, now we know that is a myth. Some adults very successfully learn to manage their lives with ADHD, some just get through knowing they are ...
Research suggests that there is a significant overlap between Tourette Syndrome and ADHD, with estimates suggesting that around 60-80% of individuals with Tourette Syndrome also experience symptoms of ...
Many Parents and carers across Australia have been speaking to our National Helpline because they are concerned about their young adults with ADHD and Vaping. New research is underway and to date, the ...
We know that gaining an ADHD Diagnosis for Adults has reached a crisis point. Currently, obtaining an appointment with a Psychiatrist is extremely difficult. Most psychiatrists around Australia have ...
There is always help for your family too. The same people who can help you, can help your family – bringing them to a greater understanding of ADHD and to better cope with the challenges it can bring.
The ADHD Foundation welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD and appreciates its acknowledgement of the hardships caused by current healthcare system inadequacies.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia offers valuable support for individuals with ADHD. Here’s how it works for both children and adults: You can read more about the how NDIS ...
You’re forever losing your phone, you’re irritable, and you’re struggling to focus. If this sounds like you, stress or even ‘COVID brain’ may account for your complaints. But for some people, these ...
I mean that some students have not enjoyed their time at school. As a result, they can assume that if uni/TAFE/tertiary study is an extension of school, then maybe they won’t be very good at it. Or if ...
When we think about how we learn, most of us do not realise that several perceptions are involved to make us learn in different ways. This is not whether we can see well or not, but a person’s ability ...
The ADHD Foundation Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation, registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and approved for Deductible Gift ...
In November 2023, the Foundation wrote to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), asking them to increase the Lisdexamfetamine quota to help address global drug shortages. The work of ...