Focusing on a child’s strengths can help them thrive after an ADHD, autism diagnosis

Mother’s Childhood Trauma May Worsen Child’s Autism or ADHD, Study Finds

Mothers’ traumatic childhoods may impact children with ADHD or autism. Researchers urge more holistic family support. Children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism are more negatively affected by their mothers’ difficult childhood experiences than by their fathers’, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The findings highlight the need for broader [...]

Focusing on a child’s strengths can help them thrive after an ADHD, autism diagnosis

When parents are concerned about their child’s development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism,...

Focusing on a child’s strengths can transform assessments – and help them thrive after an ADHD or autism diagnosis

Jota Buyinch Photo/ShutterstockWhen parents are concerned about their child’s development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disorders. Common worries include difficulties making friends, focusing on tasks, or meeting educational goals. It might seem counter-intuitive but assessments are starting to focus on a child’s strengt…

Have you ever wondered which groups are most vulnerable to ADHD? This is how you can detect this condition that not only affects adults.

Fussiness at 9 Months May Signal Early Autism Risk

Signs of autism may be detectable as early as 9 months of age, well before the typical diagnosis window of 3 to 5 years. Researchers found that infants who were described by parents as fussy, slow to adapt, or delayed in development were more likely to show autism-related traits by 12 months.

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