Recognizing ADHD in Girls: Why I Created FINDtheADHDgirls
At NeuroNestHub, we believe that every child deserves to be understood, including girls whose ADHD symptoms may not always be easy to recognize. In this guest article, Cynthia Hammer, founder of FINDtheADHDgirls, shares why she created this initiative and why recognizing the less visible signs of ADHD in girls matters. Her perspective highlights the importance […]
Who to Consult for Autism or ADHD in Children
Who to Consult for Autism or ADHD: Understanding the Six Professional Roles 1. Developmental Paediatrician: Understanding the Child’s Overall Development A developmental paediatrician is a medical doctor with specialised training in child development and developmental conditions. Depending on their training and clinical experience, they may assess developmental delays, autism, ADHD, learning-related developmental concerns, and other […]
Why Is My Child Not Responding Sometimes?
Have you ever called your child’s name and received no response? You ask again. Nothing. You ask a third time, perhaps a little louder. Suddenly, your child looks at you and says, “What?” Later that same day, you say something from another room, and your child immediately responds. It can be confusing. Parents may wonder: […]
When ADHD Looks Like Laziness: Understanding Why
Introduction A child who repeatedly needs reminders to get dressed, start homework, clean up, pack a school bag, or finish a simple task may quickly be described as “lazy.” Sometimes adults may say: “He knows what he has to do.”“She can do it when she wants to.”“He spends hours playing but cannot study for 20 […]
My Journey to a Late-in-Life AuDHD Diagnosis
When the Question Becomes the Beginning of Self-Understanding Receiving Late-in-Life AuDHD Diagnosis can bring more than an explanation; it can open the door to questions about identity, past experiences, relationships, and the way a person has understood themselves. For many autistic and ADHD adults, discovering their neurodivergence can mean looking back at experiences that once […]
Screen Time and Neurodivergent Kids: What Research Says
Screen time and neurodivergent kids is a complex topic because technology can serve very different purposes in a child’s life. For some autistic children and children with ADHD, screens may support communication, learning, social connection, creativity, or regulation. At the same time, excessive or poorly timed recreational screen use may interfere with sleep, physical activity, […]
Why Am I Seeing Myself in My Child’s ADHD Symptoms?
Sometimes, the journey to understand your child’s ADHD symptoms becomes the journey to understand yourself. Developed by NeuroNestHub with clinical input from Siya Health Meet Our Clinical Contributor & Collaborating Organisation Clinical Contributor- Dr. Swati Pandey Dr. Swati Pandey, MD, is an American Board-Certified physician in Internal Medicine with more than 13 years of clinical […]
My Journey as a Mother of an AuDHD Child
When Acceptance Changes the Parenting Journey Parenting a neurodivergent child can bring moments of uncertainty, questions, and emotions that are difficult to put into words. An AuDHD journey is not simply about understanding autism and ADHD; it is also about learning to see a child beyond diagnoses, recognising their strengths, understanding their needs, and creating […]
Digital Tools for Autism Social Skills: What Research Shows
Digital tools for autism social skills are becoming an increasingly interesting area of research. From interactive apps and serious games to virtual reality (VR), researchers are exploring technology as a way to help autistic children practise specific social and communication skills. But parents may reasonably wonder: Can technology really help a child develop social skills, […]
Echolalia in Children: Why Does My Child Repeat Words?
Echolalia in children refers to repeating words, phrases, or sentences a child has heard from another person, a television program, a book, or another source. A child might immediately repeat a question instead of answering it, or repeat a phrase from a favourite cartoon hours or days later. For parents, this can sometimes be confusing: […]