ADHD

The only pharmaceutical company in Australia which supplies the critical ADHD drug Vyvanse is in the grips of a global shortage, plunging some Australians into fear and uncertainty.

As the number of adults being diagnosed with ADHD grows, there are calls for businesses and organisations to show more understanding and compassion for those with the condition.

Georgie Morse sees her ability to hyper focus on gardening tasks as a benefit of her attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. But, ADHD has cost her in other ways — with calls for business to show understanding to people with the condition.

Jack Gower, 10, wants other kids with ADHD to know about his recycling enterprise so he can show them what they can use their extra energy for.

The final report from the NDIS review has made 26 recommendations and detailed close to 140 "actions" it says are needed to transform the scheme over the next five years. Here are the biggest takeaways.

Vivian Li didn't realise she had ADHD until she was an adult — but that's a common experience for many people in China. 

In the space of 12 months, Natalia derailed her career, ended her relationship, spent $120,000 in savings and lost access to her kids. It started with an ADHD diagnosis.

A "surprising" writing trend has emerged, according to typewriter enthusiasts who say school students are better engaging with the more tactile creative process.

A national survey found 83 per cent of people felt there was a stigma around the condition.

Fraser Nuttall says his ADHD diagnosis later in life answered many questions for him, like why he had a "hyper focus" at work.

Tasmanian woman Sarah Moss says having ADHD is a gift "not a weakness", but she was lucky to have had the support of her parents from a young age.

Tasmanian man Scott Wynands says it was a long process to eventually be diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 43.

As a child Scott Wynands was "very hot tempered" and inquisitive — once putting a sandwich in a VHS player — but being diagnosed with ADHD at 43 helped him make sense of his life's trajectory. 

Journalist and author Matilda Boseley was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 23 years old. She talks about her new book, 'The Year I Met My Brain', a reflection on her diagnosis and ADHD.

Lights, music, rides and sugar — agricultural shows are a lot of fun. But they can cause sensory overload for kids like 9-year-old Connor Dempster who has ADHD and autism.

There's a colour of noise for every mood. But are these sounds really useful for getting to sleep, or concentrating better? That depends on you.

A lack of doctors trained in treating adult ADHD has led to long waitlists for expensive appointments, with fears those finally reaching out for help are being turned away.

The volunteers behind a community centre working to improve the wellbeing of adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent or disabled says they will fight to stay open despite rising costs.

For a group of young people in South Australia, the tabletop game opens up a whole new world. It's a chance for them to have fun with people who understand them in a non-judgemental environment.

After Kim's 10-year-old son was found to have ADHD and autism, she received her own diagnosis. Now she's helping other families cope while waiting for services and specialists.

There may be times during their menstrual cycle when women with ADHD find it harder to plan, organise and focus their attention. And they may find their ADHD medication doesn't seem to work as well. Here are some insights into why.

FIFA is providing assistance to fans with autism, ADHD and PTSD, in the form of sensory rooms, visual cue cards and more. But does more need to be done?

From having their seats given away, to being made to feel unwelcome, people with disabilities have long felt on the outer at major events. So what has FIFA been doing to make this Women's World Cup more accessible?

Growing up, Chloé Hayden didn't speak to people outside her family for a decade. Now 26, she's a Logie-nominated actor, a social media influencer, and an outspoken disability advocate — but the road to get there wasn't easy.

Imogen describes life with ADHD as "like running a race and realising you're the only one wearing weights on your ankles". She's sharing her story in the wake of a parliamentary inquiry.