Autism does not always present the same way, even within families, and a person with autism will have different signs and traits than others with autism. Someone with mild signs of autism may not find their life impacted much at all. Sometimes we refer to these individuals as having high functioning autism.

Autism is frequently misunderstood, and that's especially true in women. Many women with undiagnosed autism go their entire lives believing something is wrong with them because they do not communicate or behave like others around them. 

If you are like me, knowing how to make friends and maintain friendships can be quite the mystery. While making friends has always been difficult, no longer being school age makes it near impossible to meet new people. Follow these six tips to become more social and make more friends.

Women with ADHD generally display ADHD symptoms that are less obvious and less socially disruptive than men’s symptoms and that is partly why women and girls generally go misdiagnosed with ADHD. Learn five symptoms that most women with ADHD share.

ADHD is a condition that many girls and women have, but so often goes undiagnosed or undetected. This leads to many women and girls with untreated ADHD.

While ADHD and depression are separate mental disorders they often exist as co-occuring conditions. Experts estimate that approximately 47 percent of adults with ADHD also have clinical depression and 70 percent of people diagnosed with ADHD will also experience depression in their lifetime.

Problems with time management, emotion control, organization, getting started on tasks, and self-control are the hallmark symptoms of ADHD. Here is a list of ways to help create a meaningful and satisfying relationship with a partner who has ADHD.

While having ADHD can cause problems at school or work, it can become particularly damaging when it comes relationships. If you or your partner have ADHD, problems controlling emotions, issues with focus, forgetfulness and time management can cause deep feelings of frustration and resentment to grow.

You may have just received and ADHD diagnosis, or are now realizing how much your ADHD symptoms are impacting your life. Where do you go from here? Here is a list of questions that may help you decide what is the best ADHD treatment plan for you.

You just received the diagnosis of ADHD- How are you supposed to feel? Relief? Confusion? Anger? It's okay if it's all of the above. Receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult throws you into a whirlwind of emotions, and that's completely normal.

While every person with ASD is unique, common characteristics include differences with sensory perception, social interactions, and emotional expression.

A lot of research and literature focuses on what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) looks like in children and adolescents. But, what are signs of autism in adults?

You may hear people describe Aspergers Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder as completely the same thing, or, as two completely diagnosis’s. Which is correct? Well, they both are… to some degree.

Receiving an autism diagnosis can be a whirlwind of emotions – confusion, relief, and maybe even a little bit of everything in between. So, take a deep breath, fellow traveler, and let's explore the exciting path ahead together.

Girls are as likely as boys to have ADHD than girls, yet boys are three times more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis. Learn why this is the case and how you can help yourself if you suffer from ADHD.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an incredibly popular therapy right now, and rightfully so. Learn how DBT can help you to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships .

Emotional regulation refers to the way we deal with emotions like anger, excitement, frustration or low mood.  Learn how better emotional regulation can help you.

Part 3 of 3 in the ADHD Evaluation and Treatment Series. Learn the importance of working with an ADHD specialist and how to recognize and find an ADHD specialist in your area.

Part 2 of 3 in the ADHD Evaluation and Treatment Series. Become educated on what constitutes a thorough and effective ADHD evaluation.

Part 1 of 3 in the ADHD Evaluation and Treatment Series. With the advent of telehealth, many companies are advertising ADHD diagnosis and medication for low prices. Learn how to not fall prey for one of these drive-thru services.