ADHD & Autism Articles

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

Supporting Your Teen With Clarity, Compassion and Clinical Expertise If you're wondering whether your child or teenager might have ADHD,...

If you’ve been wondering whether your teen or child might have ADHD, you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves asking whether the...

When your child is diagnosed with ADHD , one of the first questions many parents ask is: "Will they need to take medication?" It’s a...