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Breaking Down Gender Bias in ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis
Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is widely recognized as a neurodevelopmental disorder, but its diagnosis and treatment have been historically gendered. The issue of gender bias in ADHD means that women are often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. While the gender gap in ADHD diagnosis has reduced over the years, women still face significant barriers in…
The Role of Cultural Factors in Shaping Stress and Quality of Life for Parents of Neurodiverse Children
Introduction Parenting a child with neurodevelopmental disabilities presents unique challenges. When these challenges intersect with cultural factors, the stress levels and overall quality of life for parents—particularly parents of color—become increasingly complex. Neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities, affect 15% of children in the United States. Parents of color face additional stressors…
The Hidden Costs of Maternal Cannabis Use: ADHD & ASD
In a world where the acceptance of cannabis continues to evolve, a recent study has shed light on a critical aspect. The potential risks associated with its use during pregnancy. As the popularity of CBD products soars, this research serves as a sobering reminder. The choices we make can have profound consequences on the most…
Undiagnosed Autism-ADHD: Double Trouble and Thoughts on Life
Life has been unfolding in an unexpected manner: support group conversation led me to RAADS-R and there I had it, a score much higher than usual, falling in the category of moderately autistic, shook and numb, I cried to sleep, hoping the night was enough to process addition of this new information.It felt like the…
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Dr. Purnoor Kaur is the author, editor, backend manager, news researcher and research interpreter of the website – adhdfeed.com. Qualifications:MBBS, MD in Community Medicine, MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (Ongoing) Current Affiliation: Senior Resident in Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra Achievements:Published 12 articles in Medbound Times and 3 articles in The Holistic Pine.Received a…
