dmcahill

dmcahill, 3 days ago to ADHD

"I do want GPs to be able to diagnose(#ADHD) — we're very skilled at applying a range of metrics and where we're not sure of the diagnosis, we're very good at referring up to a higher-level clinician," Dr Aust said. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-23/canbera-gps-want-to-diagnose-adhd/103875060

dmcahill, 28 days ago to ADHD

“The biggest challenge is that the government is putting kids who need support in mainstream schools without actually funding those supports." via @msmarto https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/29/how-the-rise-of-autism-and-adhd-fractured-australias-schools #actuallyautistic #adhd #inclusiveeducation

dmcahill, 2 months ago to random

Later-in-life diagnosed #autistic adults often evade childhood diagnosis by suppressing their differences and imitating others, a behaviour known as masking. Prolonged masking can cause autistic burnout, occasionally even self-harm.” https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/25/autism-diagnosis-ndis

dmcahill, 3 months ago to me

“Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence for abnormalities in the brain and immune systems of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis (#ME).” via @hannahdev https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/feb/21/scientists-find-link-between-brain-imbalance-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome

dmcahill, 3 months ago to random

“Under questioning from Greens senator for NSW, David Shoebridge, McCartney said that it was not the AFP’s “intent” to further radicalise the (#Autistic) boy during the undercover operation.” https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/05/afp-autistic-boy-islamic-state-fixation-case-investigation

dmcahill, 6 months ago to random

Would you disclose an autism diagnosis if it might jeopardise your driver’s licence? More from me here on the questions #ActuallyAutistic people and psychologists are asking about standards that govern who is fit to drive ♿️ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-26/national-fitness-to-drive-standards-humiliating-autistic-drivers/103147928