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Understanding ADHD in Adults: What Gets Missed

Understanding ADHD in Adults: What Gets Missed | Spencer Health

Prepared by Emma Spencer, Clinical Psychologist ADHD in adults doesn’t always look like the stereotype we’re used to seeing, that being of the hyperactive child who can’t sit still and can’t focus. Many neurodivergent people move through the world with strengths, strategies, and a lifetime of coping skills that mask their ADHD symptoms so effectively … Read more

ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Parents and Educators

ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Parents and Educators | Spencer Health

By Natasha Binns, Clinical Psychology Registrar Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodivergent brainstyle characterised by differences with attention, reduced inhibition, and a higher need for movement and stimulation. Due to the nature of ADHD, it is often not identified in children until they begin attending school, where their neurodivergence can often conflict with the demands … Read more