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Michelle Garnett and Tony Attwood *The terms female, girl and woman, when used in this article, refer to individuals assigned female at birth.   Our current understanding of how hormonal changes impact autistic individuals, and whether this differs from the impact for non-autistic individuals is still emerging. Because the female presentation of autism was unknown until recently, most research was conducted with autistic males. Thus,… 

Not available January 16? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that begins as sunlight dwindles in the fall and continues into the dark winter months. These “winter blues,” which are more common among people with ADHD, cause feelings of sadness and depression, sap energy and motivation, and bring changes… 

https://www.additudemag.com/low-estrogen-adhd-hormones-theory/   Multiple hormone sensitivity theory offers valuable insight into how hormones — namely, high and low estrogen levels — may influence ADHD symptoms in females across the lifespan, including during the menstrual cycle, puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. By Carly BroadwayVerifiedUpdated on January 3, 2024Click to Add Comments SAVE         January 3, 2024 The impact of rising and falling hormone levels on ADHD… 

Credit towww.psyq.nl Translation from Dutch to English ADD Symptomen en kenmerken Join our newsletter ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. ADD is a subtype of ADHD. Officially, ADD is called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattention type. There is a reduced concentration. ADD in adults is common, but it only accounts for 10 – 15 percent of the entire group of people with ADHD. It occurs more in women and…