ADHD & Autism Articles

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has long been associated with children, particularly boys. But growing research confirms what many women have known internally for decades - ADHD doesn't go away with age, and for many women, symptoms become more apparent and harder to manage during perimenopause and menopause. For some, this hormonal shift becomes the very reason they seek help and receive a late diagnosis, often for the first time in their 40s, 50s or beyond.

As a Clinical ADHD Nurse Specialist, I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults from all walks of life - each with their own version of what ADHD looks and feels like. But one group continues to be consistently under-identified and misunderstood: teenage girls. At Bright Star ADHD, we’re increasingly seeing teenage girls and young women coming forward later in adolescence, often after years of struggling with undiagnosed symptoms. And research is finally beginning to catch

If you’re considering an ADHD assessment for yourself or your child, one of the first questions that often comes up is whether to go...

Have you ever wondered if your struggles with focus, organisation, or emotional overwhelm might be more than just a lack of discipline?...