Neurohound

News stories about ADHD and autism, updated every Thursday.

Neurohound

In the early 2000s, Nuzhound produced a list of articles on Northern Ireland news. In a nod to it, this page shows stories on ADHD and autism from around the world on a weekly basis. Inclusion does not mean agreement.

A.D.H.D. diagnoses are surging among older Americans (NY Times, paywall) 13/12/24
'Lots of things start to add up': Paloma Faith opens up about 'helpful' adult ADHD diagnosis (The Standard) 13/12/24
Hampshire tops UK for ADHD prescriptions, study finds (Hampshire Chronicle) 13/12/24
Peppa Pig theme park in Texas to open as certified autism centre (Blooloop) 13/12/24
'We don't stock that sort of book': woman who self-published story for autistic son inspires TV show (The Standard) 13/12/24
'There's something causing it.' Trump draws false link between vaccines and autism in TIME interview (TIME) 12/12/24
Government commits to national ADHD prescribing rules in inquiry response (ABC News) 12/12/24
More patients in North Yorks and Humber waiting for autism diagnosis (York Press) 12/12/24
The role of social media in self-diagnosing ADHD: insights from Science or Fiction live (King's College London) 11/12/24
Army to recruit soldiers with ADHD, autism and ME amid staffing crisis (MSN) 10/12/24
Mom sues after AI told autistic son to kill parents for restricting screen time (Independent) 10/12/24
Watch out for the misleading 'ADHD test' on TikTok - a psychologist's warning (Forbes) 9/12/24
RFK Jr to research unsupported link between vaccines and autism, Trump says (The Guardian) 9/12/24
'I didn't put my autism diagnosis on applications': How neurodivergent people are tackling job discrimination (Independent) 5/12/24
New Lego characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism (The Guardian) 3/12/24
James Arthur releases new single "ADHD," a powerful reflection on love and self-acceptance (Music Talkers) 22/11/24
Ant McPartlin details 'life-changing' health diagnosis after 'years of struggling' (The Standard) 20/11/24
Warning over ADHD self-medication amid shortage of drugs (Sky News) 19/11/24
Understanding, and properly valuing, ADHD in the workplace (OHW) 19/11/24
'People like me with ADHD can make great MPs' (BBC News) 17/11/24
Why so many people have both autism and ADHD (The Telegraph) 17/11/24
Autistic women more likely to suffer sever menopause yet struggle to access care (i) 9/11/24
Exploring the connection between autism and sleep (The Transmitter) 7/11/24
'Not autistic enough?' How under diagnosis of ADHD and autism is impacting women (Women's Health) 7/11/24
How ADHD inclusivity drives a key competitive advantage (ADDitude) 7/11/24
'Police strip-searched my autistic child' (BBC) 6/11/24
UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities (FT, paywall) 6/11/24
It's still unclear whether a lack of visual memory is connected to ADHD (Healthline) 6/11/24
Why ADHD is just a different way of being normal (The Economist podcast) 6/11/24
Artist hopes to raise awareness of ADHD in women (BBC) 2/11/24
Cooking with ADHD can be overwhelming. These cooks are finding ways to thrive (New York Times, paywall) 2/11/24
For some elite athletes, neurodivergence can be a super strength (The Washington Post) 1/11/24
Positive assessment rates for autism vary widely between parts of England (The Guardian) 27/10/24
Tallulah Willis reveals how father Bruce Willis helped her navigate her autism diagnosis (Independent) 26/10/24
Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows (The Guardian) 26/10/24
Autistic filmmaker from Wolverhampton hailed for short film exploring his struggle making friends (Express & Star) 26/10/24
More adults think they have ADHD. But many are struggling to get diagnosed (CBC) 26/10/24
Workplaces aren't doing enough to support women with ADHD, according to new study (Stylist) 24/10/24
ADHD in the workplace: new search history research reveals harmful myths that employers must address (Maddyness) 22/10/24
Autistic children get the chance to try before they fly (BBC) 21/10/24
Private ADHD assessments soar as public services struggle in England (Forbes) 21/10/24
"We are robbing children of their childhoods" - new data reveals years-long waits for children's autism diagnoses (Children's Commissioner) 18/10/24
"It's essential to understand how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms" (HR Magazine) 18/10/24
Mastercard puts the spotlight on autism with hidden disabilities campaign (Marketing Interactive) 18/10/24
Former Welsh Minister, 72, reveals he's been diagnosed as autistic (Nation Cymru) 17/10/24
School nurses key to providing 'safety net' for children with ADHD (Nursing in Practice) 17/10/24
Mind reading: Busy Philipps is bringing attention to undiagnosed ADHD among women (Forbes) 16/10/24
Eastenders has an important opportunity with Bianca's ADHD storyline (Digital Spy) 16/10/24
I was a mum of two by the time I was diagnosed with ADHD. It has changed the way I parent (British Vogue) 15/10/24
Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses (BBC) 15/10/24
ADHD clinic shut for referrals due to 10-year wait (BBC) 15/10/24
CDC: Half of people with ADHD diagnosed in adulthood (ADDitude) 15/10/24
Kemi Badenoch's views on autism are offensive, says National Autistic Society (Learning Disability Today) 14/10/24
What kind of person would drag autistic children into the culture wars? The Semi Badenoch kind (The Guardian) 14/10/24
New autism research finds that autistic brains are differently wired (Forbes) 11/10/24
My son's autistic and so am I. There's nothing wrong with either of us (The Herald) 6/10/24
Eye and ear checks to be offered to autistic students at school (BBC) 5/10/24
ADHD prescribing has changed over the years – a new guide aims to bring doctors up to speed (The Conversation) 4/10/24
Wallasey barbers go a cut above with out-of-hours haircuts for autistic children (InYourArea) 4/10/24
Single mum's three year battle to find autistic son a school (Devon Live) 4/10/24
Why an ADHD diagnosis can be a mixed blessing (BBC) 4/10/24
Paris Hilton: Why ADDH is my superpower (Teen Vogue) 3/10/24
'I was diagnosed with ADHD at 42; weight training turned it into my superpower' (Women's Health) 3/10/24
Inside the Anti-Vax Facebook group pushing a bogus cure for autism (Wired) 3/10/24
Ritalin is often first choice for ADHD - but a new Australian guide says there's no one-size-fits-all (The Guardian) 30/9/24
ADHD: 'We're sharing and rationing meds to get by' (BBC) 27/9/24
Ellen Degeneres reveals she's been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, OCD and ADHD: 'I'm like a human sandcastle' (Independent) 27/9/24
'ADHD helps massively with boxing' - super-bantamweight Gallagher (BBC Sport) 27/9/24
The legacy of Steve Silberman and his book 'Neurotribes' (The Transmitter) 26/9/24
Three ways people with ADHD can manage their money (HerMoney) 25/9/24
My son has autism. I wish people would stop asking this one question (Today) 24/9/24
No, autism isn't a fucking superpower - that's a copy out for employers (The Drum) 24/9/24
'It seems like a simple thing, but it means a lot': How autism-certified destinations are changing travel (BBC Travel) 23/9/24
Bake Off's Georgie says ADHD gives her hyper focus (BBC) 23/9/24
Mia Khalifa on living with autism, receiving death threats and her experience of the adult film industry (The Louis Theroux Podcast) 23/9/24
The adult ADHD trap (The Spectator) 21/9/24
Secondary schools must 'step up' when it comes to children with autism, says Taoiseach (Irish Examiner) 20/9/24
ADHD funding shortages leave patients very worried (BBC) 20/9/24
I'm a doctor and autistic. This is why I kept my diagnosis secret (Times paywall) 19/9/24
Clutter unravelled: The intersection of ADHD and Hoarding Disorder (ADDitude) 18/9/24
Law centre develops autism passport to support young people (The Law Society Gazette) 18/9/24
Tallulah Willis felt 'very broken' before receiving autism diagnosis: "I really hated myself" (Hollywood Reporter) 18/9/24
The Kazakh girls leading ADHD reform (Unicef) 17/9/24
Valued doctor 'will be forced to leave UK' after autistic daughter refused visa (The Guardian) 16/9/24
Edinburgh health: Cross-party group of MSPs calls for urgent action on medicine shortage for ADHD patients (Edinburgh News) 13/9/24
Parents of more than 160 autistic children go to High Court seeking school places (The Irish Times) 13/9/24
School ordered to pay £850k to teacher with autism, dismissed after serial complaints (Personnel Today) 13/9/24
High doses of ADHD drugs linked to psychosis (Vice) 12/9/24
Fearing AI, I was reluctant to use ChatGPT. But friends, it changed my life (The Guardian) 11/9/24
What's it like living with autism? New simulation room in Abu Dhabi offers insight (The National, requires login) 10/9/24
When America's views on autism started to change (The Atlantic) 10/9/24
Dyslexia and ADHD links discovered that could help education system (The Herald) 10/9/24
Warrington MP asks for update on ADHD medicine shortage action (Warrington Guardian) 10/9/24
'A diagnosis can sweep away guilt': the delicate art of treating ADHD - podcast (The Guardian) 9/9/24
No such thing as normal: Autism - is it safe to remove the mask? (New Zealand Herald) 6/9/24
GPs face patchy shared-care arrangements for ADHD, researchers warn (Pulse) 6/9/24
Health minister not closing 'awful' ADHD wait list (BBC) 5/9/24
Pupils 'set up to fail' by ADHD medication shortage (BBC) 5/9/24
Desperate parents turn to magnetic therapy to help kids with autism. They have little evidence to go on (LA Times) 5/9/24
Young adults let down by 'postcode lottery' for ADHD treatment (Health Tech World) 4/9/24
U.S. allows ADHD drugmaker to increase production limit to ease ongoing shortage (NBC News) 4/9/24
Bolton launched autism foundation wins major award (The Bolton News) 4/9/24
Royal Mint HR director with ADHD discriminated against after boss refused to rescind resignation, tribunal rules (People Management) 4/9/24
Children 'in limbo' over NHS autism waiting times (BBC) 3/9/24
When dinnertime is a struggle: very picking eating in children with autism (Forbes) 3/9/24
Steve Silberman has died. His work on the Grateful Dead and David Crosby is eternal (Rolling Stone) 30/8/24
Khanna introduces bill addressing gender disparity in autism diagnosis (The Hill) 30/8/24
The power of creative activities for autistic children (Forbes) 29/8/24
Pharmacist in practice: How a primary care ADHD service is 'life changing' for patients (The Pharmacist) 28/8/24
Christine McGuinness 'relieved' to be eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef after facing fears (Metro) 27/8/24
Growing Need. Glaring gaps. Why mental health care can be a struggle for autistic youth (LA Times) 27/8/24
Ex-Saint Austin on ADHD diagnosis - 'life is great' (BBC) 27/8/24
Bradford mum's autism book is an Amazon bestseller (The Telegraph and Argus) 25/8/24
New watchdog for services for autistic people (BBC) 21/8/24
How has Neurodivergence shaped human history? (Discover Magazine) 21/8/24
Rovers provide sensory packs for fans with autism (Blackburn Rovers) 21/8/24
Hairdresser with ADHD fired for loss of clients and poor timekeeping wins £10k at tribunal (People Management) 21/8/24
Love Island's Amber Gill opens up on ADHD diagnosis (Digital Spy) 20/8/24
AI could help identify toddlers who may be autistic, researchers say (The Guardian) 19/8/24
'I couldn't get ADHD medication, so I self-medicated with mushrooms' (i) 19/8/24
So what if 'everyone has ADHD'? The more diagnoses, the better – but we need the meds to treat them (Independent) 17/8/24
I have ADHD. Don't call me Neurodivergent (The Swdl) 16/8/24
Lisnaskea friends scale new heights for Autism NI (Fermanagh Herald) 16/8/24
Northwich teen launches new service for girls and women with autism (Northwich & Winsford Guardian) 16/8/24
ADHD diagnosis helps Ripon Grammar School student to A* (The Press) 15/8/24
Autism services set for cuts as charity loses key funding (Guernsey Press) 15/8/24
Surge in number of children on disability benefits since lockdown (Independent) 15/8/24
Global shortage causing ADHD prescription problems in Jersey (BBC) 13/8/24
Record number of children on disability benefits after autism and ADHD surge (Telegraph, paywall) 13/8/24
'I immediately knew': The parents receiving an ADHD diagnosis after their children (itvnews) 13/8/24
Mum 'heartbroken' after ADHD medication shortage leaves daughter in withdrawals for months (Derby Telegraph) 12/8/24
'It took five years to get get diagnosed and my life fell apart' – inside the ADHD waiting list crisis (The Standard) 12/8/24
'People don't know what it's like': Mother wants more support for parents of children with autism (itvnews) 8/8/24
A watch factory embraces workers with autism (NY Times, paywall) 8/8/24
French government shines spotlight on autism (The Connexion) 8/8/24
Tom Grennan, 29, reveals he has been diagnosed with ADHD after years of being 'unable to focus' (MSN) 7/8/24
ADHD cases in women reach record level as TikTok videos raise awareness (Financial Times, paywall) 1/8/24
The highland teenager making her village more autism-friendly (BBC) 31/7/24
ADHD: Clearing assessment backlog could take 89 years (BBC) 31/7/24
Collegium buys Ironshore for $525m and enter ADHD market (Pharmaceutical Technology) 30/7/24
Scientists may have discovered the cause of autism (Newsweek) 30/7/24
Man settles for €125,000 alleging autism diagnosis delay meant he missed out on tailored education (Irish Times) 29/7/24
Does pharmacological treatment for ADHD increase risk of cardiovascular disease? (Peter Attia) 27/7/24
Jessie J reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD and OCD (Sky News) 20/7/24
ADHD digital test approved for use in England and Wales (The Guardian) 16/7/24