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Another of those moments when I read about one or other of my super powers and suddenly something clicks. I've never been good at respecting authority for its own sake. I think I'm pretty loyal if it's been earned from me, but if it hasn't then you are barking up the wrong tree!

This is a really good article that gives a powerful insight into the challenges that undiagnosed ADHD created for me for the entirety of my education and the first 32 years of my working life. Coupled with the social issues that come with Asperger's, it was a tough place to be, yet I thought it was normal for many years, and then, more damagingly, I started to feel out of place which led to all sorts of poor experiences and mental health issues. Being diagnosed and medicated does not remove these challenges entirely, but it does allow me to manage them more readily, but I am fortunate as I have a supportive employer in my present role, many are not so lucky!

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD Unlike their neurotypical counterparts, workers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder often find themselves left behind.

Updated link to latest blog post, about how ADHD can be a very different experience for girls an women, especially around the menopause.

ADHD, Girls, Women & The Menopause ADHD has no gender bias, and yet diagnosis rates are almost 3 times higher in males than females! Many of the ADHD psychological symptoms mirror the Menopause.

This time out I explore Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and it's link to ADHD.

ADHD & Rejection sensitivity dysphoria - Ed's Squirrel Brain Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is an overwhelming emotional sensation that someone experiences in response to actual or perceived rejection or criticism.

New blog post coming soon, but in the meantime this sums things up nice and neatly! Credit No Nonsense Neurodiversity

Something a bit different this week as I share some numbers around ADHD, hopefully putting some perspective to the issues surrounding the condition. Hopefully a timely post, given that it is Mental Health Awareness Week.

ADHD explained in numbers - Ed's Squirrel Brain ADHD through numbers, looking at prevalence, diagnosis rates, co-morbidities, impact on the prison system and how the NHS are not handling ADHD in the UK.

An interesting take by another bloke of a certain age who has been recently diagnosed with ADHD

I met a man from an ADHD charity and it was like meeting myself. Ideas, thoughts and half-thoughts tumbled out | Adrian Chiles It was, to paraphrase the great Eric Morecambe, a conversation containing all the right notes, if not necessarily in the right order – but I learned enough to change my mind about two long-held opinions

Hi everyone, I've just published my latest blog post. It's all about the journey since I was formally diagnosed 4 months ago. Please read it, share it and like it wherever you get your socials! Thanks, Ed

ADHD & AS – the first 4 months - Ed's Squirrel Brain Looking at the impacts and changes in me since I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome AS.

ASPERGER's SYNDROME & ME Asperger's Syndrome Definition Most adults with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) have some cognitive or language skill issues that mask the fact that they may have above-average intelligence. However, adults with AS may experience other symptoms, many of which can significantly affect daily life. No two people experience AS in quite the same way. You may have only a few of these symptoms, or you may experience all of them at different times to varying degrees....

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ASPERGER’S SYNDROME & ME - Ed's Squirrel Brain Most adults with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) have some cognitive or language skill issues that mask the fact that they may have above-average intelligence.

Hi all, here's my latest blog. This time it's about the hyperactive bit of ADHD. Please read, share, like and subscribe! Thanks, Ed

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ADHD AND ME – PART 2 – HYPERACTIVE-IMPULSIVE TRAITS ADHD can be categorised into 3 types of behavioural challenges: Inattentive (difficulty concentrating and focusing), Hyperactive-impulsive and Combined type

New blog post! The impact of the inattentive side of ADHD on me

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ADHD & ME PART 1 – INATTENTIVE TRAITS - Ed's Squirrel Brain ADHD can be categorised into 3 types of behavioural challenges: Inattentive (difficulty concentrating and focusing), Hyperactive-impulsive and Combined type

How Asperger’s Syndrome is diagnosed To get a formal diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome as an adult, you may undergo neuropsychological testing with a psychiatrist. The medical professional will interview you about your symptoms and behaviour. They may also give you written or computer-based tests to compose a full picture of your language, communication, and cognitive abilities. These assessments are based on the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is the principal authority for psychiatric diagnoses in the US and is adopted widely throughout the world....

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asperger’s syndrome diagnosis - Ed's Squirrel Brain New blog about my Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis

learning the frustrating art of logo making!

Hi, welcome to Ed's Squirrel Brain, a blog about being diagnosed in my 50s with ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. In it I'll be defining what both conditions are, examining the traits associated with them, and how they manifest themselves in my own behaviours. Please follow this page and go to my blog site and subscribe to receive notifications when new blogs are published. Lastly, please help me to spread the word so that people can become more informed about neurodiversity, how it impacts people and what superpowers we neurobrains have! Thanks, Ed 🧠

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