Adults Maryam Meddin Adults Maryam Meddin

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Workplace Performance

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how a person makes sense of the world around them. In the workplace, ASD can affect the individual’s communication and social skills, their ability to focus on a task, and the ability to work with others in a team. People who have ASD bring a unique set of skills and strengths to organisation that can help drive innovation, productivity and growth. In this blog we recommend ideas for supporting employees with autism to succeed in the workplace.

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Adults Maryam Meddin Adults Maryam Meddin

ADHD in women

Why is it that women with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often do not realise that they have ADHD? Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya, The Soke’s Consultant Psychiatrist explains why sometimes an ADHD diagnosis can be missed in women, and why for others it can be a late diagnosis.

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Adults, Children, Adolescents Maryam Meddin Adults, Children, Adolescents Maryam Meddin

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. This simply means that the brain is wired in a different way. With ADHD there are two main challenges that those with the condition can face. One of these challenges are inattention, whilst the other challenge is hyperactivity and impulsivity.

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