Hobart ADHD Consultants

Its been a VERY busy last 2 years. Breathing? Check. Still dedicated? Always. Waitlist open again? YES!!

Rest assured, if you put in an EOI when the waitlist was closed, you are now on the waitlist. We are working to get to you as quick as we can 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃

The opportunity for desperately needed change is here! Whether its via a quick brain dump (hello dictation tool), or via an odyssey with the deepest of hyperfocus dives, be sure to make a submission to the Tasmanian government's inquiry into ADHD services. The voices of those with lived experience of ADHD are critical. Your experiences and your opinions matter. Get on it! 👉

Inquiry into the assessment and treatment of ADHD and support services | Parliament of Tasmania

Em Rusciano - what a way to represent!! THANK YOU! Amazing presentation to watch here folks. Not a bad little Q and A follow up either 😉

Diagnosis difficulties and Em Rusciano's National Press Club address: Our experts answer your questions on ADHD What's being done to make assessments more affordable? How can I support someone with ADHD? Our experts answered all your burning questions about ADHD following Em Rusciano's National Press Club address.

A very thought provoking article here. Interested to hear what people think, especially our high school teachers out there!

The Absurd Structure of High School I have 20 new students entering my classroom every hour. The frenzied pace is failing everyone.

Very interesting idea here! So is reading easier this way? Let's test it! Step one - BEFORE READING FROM THE IMAGE- pick 'right' or 'left' (random choice). Step 2 - read the column on the side of the image that you chose randomly. Step 3 - read the column on the other side. Step 4 - comment with the column you read 1st, and which column was easier to read. Optional extra, comment with whether you consider yourself to be neurotypical (NT) or neurodivergent (ND) e.g. "Left 1st, right easier, ND"

The long awaited Australian Guidelines are drafted and out for public consultation! A lot of work has gone into this, and the guideline development team want to make sure it meets the needs of those with ADHD in their lives as much as it possibly can. Your opinion matters! Get your copy, review, and submit your feedback 🧐

Evidence-based ADHD guideline consultation and feedback process Review and provide feedback on AADPA's evidence-based guideline for the diagnosis, assessment, and management of ADHD.

https://theconversation.com/adhd-looks-different-in-adults-here-are-4-signs-to-watch-for-178639

ADHD looks different in adults. Here are 4 signs to watch for By adulthood, ADHD symptoms may be more internalised but they can also cause grown up problems.

Well, 'no waitlist' is not a phrase used very often these days.... but we're going to use it!! If you are seeking a cognitive/educational assessment for your child, or occupational therapy services for your child, we can make a booking for you with no wait required (for now at least). Note that we provide these services for ANY child, not just those with ADHD. Get in touch for more information or to arrange your booking - 😃

Contact | Hobart ADHD Contact Hobart ADHD - We'd love to chat about how we can help you and your family.

Sam lives in Tasmania but has to fly to Melbourne to get the ADHD help he needs With only one specialised clinic and a limited choice of psychiatrists, getting ADHD support in Tasmania as an adult is all but impossible.

Fantastic awareness raising here by local mum Helen! 👏👏👏🤩

Teen's ADHD diagnosis a revelation for 39-year-old mum after lifelong battle with anxiety

Mum's lifelong struggles suddenly made sense when son received ADHD diagnosis Helen Whitaker was 39 when her son's diagnosis of ADHD led to her own transformational medical discovery.

We are very excited to announce the addition of occupational therapy to our services!!!

We are absolutely thrilled to have the lovely Klaira Guy joining our team next month. Klaira brings a fun and engaging approach to therapy, a strong dedication to evidence-based practice, and experience and passion with all things ADHD!

Jump onto our website and take a look at the services we currently have on offer

Services | Hobart ADHD Services Hobart ADHD - Family Program & Educational Assesments

Tiktok is generating some good opportunities to raise more awareness around women and ADHD! Don't mind if we do 😀

ADHD, TikTok and the cost of being diagnosed in adulthood For years, experts thought ADHD only existed in children, and that the condition presented in certain symptoms more common in boys than girls. That assumption meant that some women are diagnosed much later in life, which leaves them paying more for some medications.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=142586721400771&id=108284341497676&sfnsn=mo

Episode 10 - "Tassie Maddi"

Tasmanian "Angel", Maddi is a psychologist with a deep understanding of ADHD and other neurodivergences and she talks to Lou about strengths and challenges that come with an ADHD diagnosis, the advocacy that is required with schools and the desperate need for the Education Department to catch up to the rest of us on inclusion for students with neurodivergent conditions.....our Square Pegs.

A worthy petition to jump on - all attention drawn to ADHD-related NDIS funding helps!

e-petitions – Parliament of Australia e-petitions

Thanks for your courage Ronnie!

The Block 2021 Exclusive: Ronnie opens up about ADHD diagnosis and why he got emotional and walked off | Season 17 A run-in with Foreman Keith over safety concerns in House 1 pushed him over the edge, but there's more to it than just a heated moment on site. Ronnie revealed he has been diagnosed with ADHD. It was a combination of things that added to his walk-off.

The fight for medication access for people diagnosed with ADHD as adults made it to ABC morning radio right around the country last week. We were very fortunate to be invited to add comment. Have a listen to the broadcast here - https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/adults-with-adhd-facing-unfair-medication-prices/13494130 - or check out the accompanying written article here - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-12/adults-with-adhd-facing-unfair-medication-prices/100368890 Huge congrats must go to Monique for getting her petition around this issue such great coverage.
If you haven't signed this important petition yet, you can find it here - https://www.change.org/p/minister-for-health-greg-hunt-allow-adults-with-late-diagnosis-of-adhd-to-access-fair-treatment-under-the-pbs?recruiter=63690978&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=share_petition

Adults with ADHD facing 'unfair' medication prices Adults with ADHD and health professionals are calling for more affordable medication options for those diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

A little something to lift the spirits of our worried parents out there - the wheels of change are in motion, and there are people battling hard for your little people! Some great submissions for the new 'National Disability Strategy' have been made by the ADHD Foundation and Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia along with quite a number of others. The new strategy will be released later this year 🤞 The ADHD Foundation's submission is available to read here - https://engage.dss.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Final-Submission-for-NDIS.pdf - powerful words coming your way! 😍

engage.dss.gov.au

Parents and teachers - LIVE NOW, and FREE! If you've got some time this weekend, tune into to this 3 day executive function summit (with an option to pay to have ongoing access). Lots of good speakers talking a whole range of relevant angles for ADHD by the looks of it 🤓 https://executivefunctionsummit.com/

Have a squiz at the first ever ADHD National Gazette, 'In the Loop'!

adhdfoundation.org.au

Petition well worth 30 seconds of your time! This petition is aiming to address the decision to only make one long-acting ADHD medication available under the PBS to people who receive an ADHD diagnosis after turning 18. It's a non-sensical decision that leaves adults who don't respond well to that particular medication unfairly disadvantaged 👎👎👎

Sign the Petition Allow adults with late diagnosis of ADHD to access fair treatment under the PBS

ADHD awareness is circling wide at the moment! And as a bonus for Maddi, her teenage dream of making it into a fashion mag has finally come true 🥳🙌

Discovering executive dysfunction changed the way I view my ADHD I spent many of my childhood and adolescent years consumed by a burdening sense of hopelessness. And before you put this article in the box of ‘delusional

So, the dreaded ADHD stigma is very much alive and kicking... We still have a lot of awareness-raising and myth-busting to do. Have a read of this and hit 'share'!

Myths and stigma about ADHD contribute to poorer mental health for those affected People with ADHD can struggle with day-to-day things other people find easy, with little understanding and acknowledgement from others.

Maddi chatting about ADHD yesterday, this time on 'The Conversation Hour' radio segment. Much praise must go to various pockets of the ABC for their continued help with raising awareness! 👌

Is ADHD overdiagnosed in children and adults? "I was diagnosed at 37 with ADHD and all of a sudden I could get some clarity. Everything became a lot easier," said Adam from Bendigo.

Have you heard comedian Fiona O'Loughlin talking about her recent ADHD diagnosis? Her radio interview with Libbi Gore prompted this follow-up segment with our director Maddi. Thanks for putting yourself out there and raising awareness Fiona! We're told that many life-changing phone calls have been made as a result! 🙌🥰

How an ADHD diagnosis can bring clarity well into adulthood Research shows Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is extremely underdiagnosed in Australia, particularly in women.

With ADHD being in the headlines for all the wrong reasons of late, Maddi jumped on the opportunity to bust some ADHD myths!

'ADHD is an explanation, but it's not an excuse': 4 common myths about the condition - ABC Everyday Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is widely misunderstood, and the myths and misconceptions about the neurodevelopmental disorders are widespread

Hot off the press! ADHD Australia's National Survey report of Community Gaps and Priorities
https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ADHD_Australia_National_Survey_Report-Gaps__Priorities-October-2020-FINAL-web.pdf?utm_source=ADHD+Newsletter&utm_campaign=72168394ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_03_17_01_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ad3d1b0a07-72168394ac-216988733&mc_cid=72168394ac&mc_eid=48dbd8

www.adhdaustralia.org.au

The strengths perspective is well used in this awesome family 🤩

Me and my neurodiverse family: ‘It’s chaotic, frenetic and hilarious’ I’m a neurotypical, type-A rule follower – my husband and sons are anything but. How do we make it work? By embracing a funny, creative world of ADHD and difference

Our conversations around the 'brakes', 'the throttle' and 'battery charge' took a different turn this morning after Maddi arrived at the practice on her electric scooter. Morgan and Penny are converts, Sarah is satisfied she tried it, and Amelia will probably be after more grunt for hers (she was too speedy to catch on film!).

Hobart ADHD Consultants updated their business hours.

Merry Christmas everyone!! Warm wishes from all here at Hobart ADHD Consultants 🥰