An Open Letter to Steve Biddulph: Please Help Reduce ADHD Misinformation & Stigmatisation
Dear Steve I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Lou Brown. I am a 50-year-old Australian woman with ADHD. I also have a 10-year-old son who has ADHD. As…
Rollercoasters & Egg Shells: ADHD Emotional Dysregulation & Rejection Sensitivity
As a young child I remember believing life was a wonderful adventure. To make the most of it I was always on the move: exploring, dancing, singing, climbing. I talked…
You Are Not Alone: Adults with ADHD Share Their Stories
On the 10th July at 7.30pm in Australia, as part of show The Feed, SBS Viceland will be airing a short documentary called Adult ADHD: Over Diagnosed or Under…
My Number One ADHD Parenting Strategy – Listening with Empathy
I was asked today what I felt was the most important parenting skill we can use to support our kids with ADHD. Without hesitation, my answer was listening with…
Why the Stigma and Misinformation Around ADHD & Stimulant Medications Needs to Stop
“ADHD is a made up disorder.” “Only lazy parents would drug their child into submission.” “Stimulant medication turns kids into zombies.” “You give your child speed? You’re just creating a…
A Request For a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Are you ADHD aware? Most individuals you ask who have ADHD, whether they are kids, teenagers or adults, sadly feel like most people…