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Understanding ADHD and Autism Together
When we talk about autism or ADHD in children, we often hear about them separately. But many children are both autistic *and* have...
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Jul 44 min read
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Complex Trauma in Childhood and Autism: Overlapping Traits and the Importance of Addressing Trauma First
When conducting an autism assessment, a full understanding of the child's developmental history is very important to guide any potential...
michellerhyder
Jan 294 min read
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ADHD Assessment
Understanding ADHD Assessment for Children: Navigating the Process with a Psychologist or Paediatrician  When it comes to assessing a...
michellerhyder
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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Unveiling the Spectrum: The Unique Presentation of Autism in Females
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social interaction, communication, and...
michellerhyder
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Attachment and children
From the moment a child is conceived, they are completely dependent on their caregiver for all their basic human needs to be met. When a...
michellerhyder
Jul 2, 20234 min read
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ADHD is a SUPERPOWER!
In the identification process of ADHD, there is often a focus on deficits, lack of skills, and the "negatives" about ADHD. This is...
michellerhyder
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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ADHD and women
I mostly assess children, but it is a common occurrence that as I talk through the key signs of ADHD, a parent will start to be aware of...
michellerhyder
May 18, 20235 min read
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ALL about ADHD - the truth!
The following resource is a collection of information from the ADDitude website: https://www.additudemag.com/ This website has a plethora...
michellerhyder
May 17, 20237 min read
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Best Practice with ADHD assessment
ADHD assessment is a complex process and should only be completed by suitably trained health professionals. This includes paediatricians,...
michellerhyder
Apr 19, 20234 min read
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Neurodiversity - What is it all about?
What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the range of differences in brain functioning and behaviour that are...
michellerhyder
Mar 11, 20232 min read
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Could it be ADHD?
When people think of ADHD they tend to think of a child with boundless energy, running, jumping, and skipping all over the place. In most...
michellerhyder
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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Worried about your child's development?
From the day our children are born we are amazed at how they naturally grow and develop new skills. From their first smile to the time...
michellerhyder
Aug 21, 20221 min read
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