Neurodivergence

I have autism and ADHD – this is what it’s like

Being Autistic and having ADHD, for me, means living in a brain that is always on. It’s like having dozens of browser tabs open, writes Chelsea Luker.

Neurodivergence

ADHD patients driving 50km for meds, shortage to get worse

Psychiatrists warn patients are rationing crucial drugs with shortages set to get worse and Ritalin now affected. See the list.

Pat McGorry on the rising number of ADHD cases.

Neurodivergence

It’s now fashionable to have ADHD – why I’m concerned

Psychiatrist Pat McGorry calls for more regulation around the growing cases of ADHD, saying the increase is partly driven by “fashion” and “commercial determinants”.

DAILY TELEGRAPH MARCH 16, 2025. Ben Green and his children Stan and Elizabeth rely on Concerta and have had their lives disrupted by the ADHD medication shortage. They now take ritalin but because it's short released it makes life harder. Ben Green pictured with his daughter Elizabeth at home in Jordan Springs. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Neurodivergence

I suddenly couldn’t get ADHD medication for my kids

The latest ADHD medication shortage is set to last until the end of the year. This is how it is affecting those who had been taking it and suddenly found out they couldn’t.