Huge wait times to get an ADHD diagnosis revealed
Australians are waiting several months to see psychiatrists for an initial ADHD assessment, with some clinics unable to take on new patients. See the wait times at each clinic.
Neurodivergence
I thought only boys have this. But then I got diagnosed too
Natalie was a good student who thought ADHD affected boys who couldn’t sit still. But forgetting appointments and fidgeting led to her discovering she has the condition.
‘Intense journey’: Julia Morris diagnosed with ADHD at 56
Comedian and TV host Julia Morris has revealed she has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder aged 56, describing it as an “intense journey”.
‘I was spiralling, overwhelmed’: Aussie mum’s ADHD journey
Rebecca Boyd has revealed how she tackled her neurodivergent journey as a young mum, and shares her tips to coping at stressful times, including the festive season.
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