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25.01.2022 Is ADHD over diagnosed in Australian children & adolescents? How many children & adolescents in Australia are likely to have ADHD? ADHD is thought to affect approximately 5-6% of children worldwide. Therefore, we should expect to see Australian administrative prevalence rates (or the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD) to sit between 5-6%.... How do we know this? Predicted worldwide ADHD prevalence rates are based on findings from a number of systemic review and meta-analysis studies. These studies encompassed a substantial numbers of carefully conducted epidemiology studies. The most significant meta-anlaysis study also underwent complex meta-regression analysis. For example, a 2012 systematic review incorporating 102 studies and 171,756 participants reported that worldwide prevalence rates for ADHD in children sits around 5.29% (Polanczyk et al., 2007). A meta-analysis of 19 studies with over 55,000 participants conducted in 2012 reported 5.9% of youths meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD (Willcutt, 2012). ADHD prevalence rates have been reported to be relatively stable worldwide over the last three decades when consistent study methods are employed. How many children & adolescents in Australia have been diagnosed with ADHD In 2019, Deloitte Access Economics estimated the administrative ADHD prevalence rate (or the number of children and adolescence diagnosed in ADHD in Australia) to be 4.2% for children aged 0-14 years and 5.6% for adolescents aged 15-19 years. Is ADHD over diagnosed in children & adolescents in Australia? The Australian ADHD administrative prevalence rates (or diagnosis rates) for children between 0-14 years sit below the expected worldwide prevalence rates. This indicates that there is no evidence to show ADHD is over diagnosed in Australia in this group of children. The Australian ADHD administrative prevalence rate for adolescents aged 15-19 years aligns with the expected worldwide prevalence rate. This indicates that the number of adolescents diagnosed with ADHD in Australia aligns with evidence-based expectations and, therefore, there is no evidence of over diagnosis. Please do not confuse US administrative prevalence rates with Australian rates A 2016 study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated the US administrative ADHD prevalence rate to be 9.6% in young children aged 5-11 years and 13.6% in adolescents aged 12-17 years. These findings indicate that it is highly likely ADHD is over diagnosed in the US. Australia is not at risk of ending up with similar administrative ADHD prevalence rates. In Australia, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is based on strict evidence-based standards and is highly regulated.

22.01.2022 ADHD is an explanation, not an excuse. I have ADHD and so does my son. Although we may have problems with inattentiveness and impulsivity, neither of us have ever acted in the manner Andrew Laming has been accused of. ADHD does not give you a bad attitude, make you bully others or act in a vile manner, and it’s certainly not an excuse for immoral behaviour. If anything, it tends to make you more compassionate and empathetic and quick to apologise when you make mistakes. Medication is also not a quick fix. You don’t get to take a pill and miraculously your ADHD disappears and along with it all of your challenges. Pills do not in-still morals or values nor do they teach skills. https://www.abc.net.au//common-myths-about-adhd/100105830

20.01.2022 To all my fellow ADHD advocates and dear friends who continue to 'roar' for the sake of children and adults with ADHD, with love in my heart and tears in my eyes, this one is for you xxx

20.01.2022 When raising a child with ADHD what is you end goal? Although the research tends to focus on symptom control or behaviour management, when raising a child with ADHD this is not the end goal. The end goal is to raise a self-aware, well-adjusted and empowered individual with ADHD who understands their disorder and accepts themselves fully. An individual who has learned to harness their strengths and manage their challenges to the best of their ability, so they can navigate soci...etal expectations, achieve their goals and contribute to society in meaningful ways. One who despite their ADHD tries their damnedest to succeed but can lovingly and compassionately catch themselves if they fall as they inevitably will. For all the medication and behaviour strategies in the world will not make those of us who have ADHD neurotypical, nor are they infallible. https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au//when-raising-a-child-wit/

19.01.2022 Flashback to when I shared my story about being diagnosed with ADHD on national TV for the first time, with the lovely Angie Hilton, who also has ADHD. Gosh I look so different now x

17.01.2022 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurobiological disorder which affects a person’s ability to exert age appropriate self-control. The disorder is associated with a broad range of neuropsychological deficits (both executive and non-executive) that arise from significant differences in neural anatomy and functional processing. These deficits tend to cause significant disability and can lead to poor social, academic, mental and physical health outcome...s if they are not appropriately supported and scaffolded both at school and at home. Punishing, excluding or suspending students with ADHD for symptoms of their disorder is unethical and discriminatory. These actions do not: - make a student with ADHD feel valued, understood or supported - bridge the gap between a students with ADHD's ability and the expectations placed upon them in the classroom (and therefore do not set a student with ADHD up for success or protect them from harm) - help students with ADHD to develop self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-compassion or foster in them the knowledge and skills they need to embrace their strengths and scaffold their challenges independently. All students deserve to receive the teaching support and inclusive classroom accommodations they require to navigate school successfully, feel good about themselves, reach their full potential and thrive, including students with ADHD.

17.01.2022 Thank you Katie for sharing your story xxx https://www.kidspot.com.au//607592045efe666e75eeedb2dd091c

17.01.2022 Almost 850,000 Australians have ADHD, but there's many who have it without realising. The condition is misunderstood and under researched, especially in adults, which has led to an increase in people being diagnosed later in life.

09.01.2022 Please do not punish children with ADHD for behaviour that is a symptom of their disorder, and therefore, beyond their choice and ability to control. Instead, listen with empathy when they are struggling, remind them of their abundant strengths and attributes, and make a concerted effort to collaboratively help them to develop self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-compassion, along with the strategies they will need in order to develop into a empowered adult with ADHD who thrives.

05.01.2022 New on the blog: R U OK? It's time to include people with ADHD! Most individuals who have ADHD, whether they are kids, teenagers or adults, feel misunderstood. We also feel the judgement, misunderstanding, and stigma surrounding our disorder. This stigma hurts more than you will probably ever know. It’s also extremely dangerous. ... So why does this stigma exist and why does it need to stop? https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au//ruok-its-time-to-include/

01.01.2022 You can now watch the interview by going here https://www.facebook.com/1687865208186330/posts/2441142686191908/ ESSENTIAL VIEWING!!! The PROJECT, Channel 10 tonight at 6.30PM.... Lisa Wilkinson recently interviewed Harry and Liam about living with ADHD and the lack of reasonable school adjustments students with the disorder and other disabilities receive at school. The story goes to air tonight. A BIG thank you to Lou Kuchel for her ongoing advocacy efforts. It is fabulous to see the challenges children with ADHD experience finally receiving attention in national main stream media. Please watch.

01.01.2022 ESSENTIAL VIEWING! Thank you Harry and Liam for sharing your stories about living with ADHD and the lack of reasonable school adjustments students with the disorder and other disabilities receive at school. This is an all to familiar story - one I can personally relate to as a child. It's time for this to change. If you have experienced similar issues or discrimination in any way due to your child having ADHD please, please share your story with the Disability Royal Commission link in comments. We all need to speak out if we want things to change.