ADHD – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here’s what to look for

Digital tools won’t usually replace a health professional, but they can support care in many different ways (This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license).

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment January 7, 2025

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Events Latest research findings Learning with OTARC

2024 Research Showcase videos

The showcase features a series of thought-provoking presentations delivered by experts from the centre. Speakers included Dr Jac den Houting, Dr Melissa Gilbert, Dr Patrick Dwyer, Dr Nancy Sadka, and PhD candidates Clare Kermond, Lyndel Kennedy, and Kate Gore.

Alex Haschek December 19, 2024

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Identification and diagnosis News

What is AuDHD? 5 important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

Alex Haschek December 11, 2024

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Neurodiversity News Supports and practices for daily living

Neuroaffirming care values the strengths and differences of autistic people, those with ADHD or other profiles. Here’s how

Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro explores how neuroaffirming care values strengths and difference.

Alex Haschek May 9, 2024

Autism perspectives Masking Neurodiversity

What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of autism and ADHD?

Many Autistic people and ADHD-ers report using “masking” and “camouflaging” in their lives. This is where people conceal certain traits and replace them with neurotypical ones to avoid being recognised as neurominorities.

Alex Haschek August 1, 2023

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Ask an Autism Researcher Intellectual disability and Autism

What is DAMP?

DAMP, a combination of ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), highlights the challenges in attention, motor control, and perception.

mdenham September 24, 2014