masking
What is masking? The research into masking has generally focused on experiences of autistic people, and so in research we tend to talk about ‘autistic masking’. The term ‘camouflaging’ is also used, which can mean the same thing: hiding or changing aspects of yourself (whether consciously or not), to appear
autism
Having been involved in the startup space for more than a decade, I'm often confused with the responses I get to the feedback I deliver. The dance often goes like this "Can I get feedback on X?". Where X can come in many forms... from a
data
There's a lot of information out there that forms a narrative around ADHD and medication in Northern Ireland. This week, I'm keeping it relatively short (but highly nerdy) as I continue to work in the background on creating an online portal. After doing a bit of
adhd
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is widely misunderstood, often perceived as a mental illness which has an impact exclusively on children. In fact, it is a debilitating neurodevelopmental disorder which can persist well into adulthood. The issue is further complicated by the fact that it can present in different ways.
adhd
Part One: Price of private prescriptions in Northern Ireland has some pharmacies charging as much as 78% more than others
adhd
Soon after I was diagnosed with ADHD, my thoughts shifted from "that explains a lot" to one that was hard to make sense of. Like being on a train and sitting on a backward-facing seat, seeing everything in reverse and feeling dizzy, I found myself looking back at
adhd
"You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone,” goes the Big Yellow Taxi lyrics. Amen to that, Joni Mitchell. I've been singing that all morning because no one told me when I went on this neurodiversity journey that I&
music
Music has always been an important part of my life. It has been a constant companion, an emotional outlet, and a source of motivation for me. My love for music is diverse, ranging from soulful melodies of Scottish traditional music to cheesy rhythms of 90s bangers, from energising beats of
adhd
Dear Robin, When the Assembly receives the ADHD petition started by MLA Peter McReynolds on Tuesday 23rd April, you've got two choices. Sweep it under the rug or take definitive action. That action needs to start with properly commission adult ADHD services and in parallel needs to involve
alcohol
Hello, I am Graeme. Last October, at the age of 35, I was diagnosed with ADHD, a condition I had long suspected I had. On New Year’s Eve, I began medication for ADHD, marking a significant turning point in my life. I was always a heavy drinker - not
adhd
The moment of ADHD diagnosis finally arrived and like everything else on the journey it was rife with acronyms
Journey
My ADHD diagnosis has now moved to the next stage. My online assessment with a Consultant Psychiatrist is due to take place in a few weeks and my ASD assessment has started to move a little. But the deluge of questions that need answered before taking another step forward, frustratingly