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Mother and ADHD teen girl daughter having communication problems
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Mother of a Teenage Daughter with AuDHD

Motherhood is not the same for everyone. When you have a teenage daughter with ADHD or AuDHD (ADHD plus autism) you may need to prepare for a completely different journey. In this blog, we’ll share insights from Letterlife users and mothers of ADHD teens, exploring common challenges and offering helpful tips. The Challenges of Parenting […]

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) can be described among other things of sudden and dramatic mood swings.
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What is Pathological Demand Avoidance – and What Can Be Done About It? 

The concept of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), was coined by Professor Elisabeth Newson in England in the 1980s. Newson, who primarily worked with children with autism, noticed a group of autistic children whom she felt stood out from the rest in a distinct way.  According to Newson, these children were distinguished by: Despite the prevalence […]

Neurodivergent navigating the world of normal neurotypicals
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Being Ordinary is Genetic – It’s Not Your Fault!

The book “The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy – navigating the world of ‘normal people’” is written for neurodiverse people living among neurotypicals. Through facts, interviews, tips and tests, Clara Törnvall, diagnosed with autism in adulthood, provides the reader with insight into the world of ordinary, neurotypical people. Do you find it difficult to speak […]

Emotions and relationships can be a demanding challenge with ADHD & autism.
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AuDHD – A Maze of Emotions and Relationships

For girls and women with ADHD, ADD, and autism (sometimes abbreviated as AuDHD), social norms and expectations can become a demanding challenge. In this blog, the experienced neuropsychologist Maria Bühler, explores the maze of emotions that many women with neurodevelopmental diagnoses encounter. You’ll receive tips on smart support and strategies for navigating social interaction. The […]

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Girls with Autism and ADHD – Struggling to Fit In and To Be Accepted

ADHD is the most common diagnosis in girls with autism and autistic traits or an autism diagnosis are also common in those with ADHD. Therefore, when meeting individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ND), it’s essential to consider both ADHD and autism. Girls and women are still sadly underdiagnosed, often because they are better than boys at […]