Early childhood educators often spend many hours observing children learning, playing and interacting with peers. Because of this, teachers are sometimes the first to notice differences in how children engage with the world. Autism is increasingly understood to present differently in girls than in boys, particularly in girls who are bright, verbal, and socially interested. Many of these girls are not disruptive in the room and may appear to be coping well on the surface. As a

Adolescence is always a profound period of change. For teens living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), however, the journey through puberty can feel especially turbulent. As a psychologist working with adolescents, I’ve seen how the biological, psychological, and social changes of puberty combine with ADHD in ways that are often misunderstood. The biology of puberty Puberty is not just about growing taller or getting a deeper voice; it’s re-wiring of brain

This is a regular comment from parents to health professionals. It often comes with confusion about contrasting descriptions of their...

When someone is identified as autistic, focus is often placed on the challenges that they experience. Such challenges are caused by...

You may have read or heard about executive functioning in your child's autism assessment report, in ADHD resources, or in reading about...

The dreaded topic of screen time... Here we try to keep it positive and consider ways to manage screen time in your family. The current...

All parents and carers know the difficulty in managing undesirable behaviours in children. Such behaviours are wide ranging but examples...

What are back-and-forth interactions? Initially, young children may cognitively learn this skill through structured activities where...

History of Autism: Male vs. Female Since Autism was first described by Leo Kanner in 1943[1], research has continued to further our...

If you have a child with Autism, you carry an extra role on top of the may others that you have acquired. You are a mother/father, maybe...