Accommodations for ADHD and Autism in the Workplace

Struggling to keep up at work due to ADHD or Autism? You’re not alone. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two common neurodevelopmental disorders that can affect adults in the workplace. ADHD, ADD, and Autism present unique challenges for employees—but with the right accommodations, neurodivergent adults (people with ADHD, ADD, […]

Autistic women are often misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Here are 4 ways to spot the difference

Many women are misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder, instead of the correct diagnosis of Autism. This is due to the similarity of the two diagnoses and the undereducation of Autism in women by the medical establishment. Autistic women can be misdiagnosed as borderline personality disorder. Both conditions can share symptoms such as mood swings or […]

ADHD Symptoms You Won’t Find in the DSM-V

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex and multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition that extends beyond its standard textbook definition. While the DSM-V details core symptoms, individuals living with ADHD experience daily difficulties that are often unacknowledged by medical professionals. Uncover the hidden aspects of ADHD as this article delves deeper, providing insight into symptoms not […]

Is Autism Really A Disorder?

Explained by a Psychologist: Asperger’s or Autism – What’s the Deal?

In the past few years, the term Aspergers has been removed from psychologists’ diagnostic language. Why was this? Do we still use the term? Is it Asperger’s or Autism? What’s the deal? What is (Was) Asperger’s? Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects social interaction and communication. It is […]