From “Deficit” to “Difference”: Recognising Early Signs of Autism Through a Modern Lens
In 1943, child psychiatrist Leo Kanner published a paper describing 11 children who shared a “powerful desire for aloneness” and an “anxious obsessive desire for the maintenance of sameness” (Kanner, 1943). For decades, this condition, now known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), was viewed strictly through a medical lens as a set of deficits to […]
ADHD vs Autism: Recognising the Similarities and Differences
ADHD and autism have many overlapping traits, around executive functioning, social challenges and sensory processing. ADHD and autism face shared psycho-social risks, including co-occurring mental health conditions, addiction, self-harm and victimisation. They also often share diverse social identities, experiencing higher rates of genderqueerness and non-heterosexual orientations compared to neurotypicals. Despite their similarities, ADHD and autism […]
Harnessing the Power of Exercise Physiology for ADHD and Autism
Living with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can present unique challenges for individuals and their families. While traditional interventions like therapy and medication are widely recognised, there is growing evidence supporting the positive impact of exercise physiology on managing symptoms associated with ADHD and ASD. Our […]
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Autism in Girls
Why girls and women on the autism spectrum are missing out on diagnosis Autism has historically been conceptualised as primarily affecting boys and men and continues to be most frequently diagnosed in male than female individuals. Some researchers suggest that this may not be due to a true difference in prevalence, but rather due to […]