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“I do not want to be late. However, it is only time that strikes, and I start to get ready to go. I am aware that I need to arrive at college for the 9:00 a.m. class. I started ordering my taxi 5 minutes before 9. When I could not find one, I began to curse. I run outside and struggle between hailing a taxi, cancelling the order, and sending an email to the professor explaining why I am late. I arrive 20 minutes late for class, hurriedly making apologies. My friends are smili

Anthony has difficulty with eye contact, as he often repeats words or phrases and fixates on specific interests. He finds himself distressed by changes in routine and notices that he has sensory sensitivities to lights, sounds, or textures. Anthony is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision  (DSM-5-TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association, the features

The World Health Organization (WHO) has put forward a self-screening questionnaire you can use to determine if you suffer from ADHD. This...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the few most common childhood disorders which can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. Mainly the symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behaviour, and hyperactivity. As per DSM V, following signs and symptoms are to be looked out for- Symptoms of Attention deficit- · Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolw

Do you have adult attention deficit disorder? “Since childhood, Peter has been told again and again that he is impulsive, hyperactive and have difficulty paying attention. His academic performance and behaviour at school was never above average. His parents thought he will overcome this with age, but it seems not!! He is 32-year-old now and finds it difficult to perform in work and at home and in other social relationships with other people. Moreover, lately he has started t