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Bright lights, loud music, and strong perfumes — certain stimuli can cause sensory overload. For people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), overstimulation of sensory information can be a common experience that can make life challenging.  Overstimulation happens when your senses relay more stimuli to the brain than it can process. Although everybody experiences overstimulation, ADHD may […]

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and autism are commonly mistaken for each other, their similar symptoms making it hard to distinguish one from the other. This has led to many incorrect diagnoses and ineffective treatments. So, is OCD autism? Is it part of the autism spectrum? How can one differentiate? Based on the latest research, you’ll learn […]

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. Yet, in women – and girls – ADHD often goes undiagnosed. In children 17 and younger, 13% of boys are diagnosed with ADHD, compared with just 6% of girls. This doesn’t necessarily mean that ADHD is less common in girls; data suggests that women and girls with […]

Autism and Asperger’s are historically and clinically interconnected and many people use these names interchangeably. But both terms have developed over the past decades, leaving many confused about what they should call their condition, or their loved one’s condition, and subsequently, how to go about treatment.  The diagnosis of autism has become autism spectrum disorder […]

What do Bill Gates, Greta Thunberg, and Daniel Radcliffe have in common? They are all examples of people with neurodiversity. Bill Gates has dyslexia, something that didn’t stop him from becoming the owner of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest people in the world; Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has a spectrum disorder and says […]

Separation anxiety is a normal response in infants and toddlers. Young children become upset or frightened if they lose sight of their parents. However, the condition fades with age; most children outgrow it by age three. Sometimes, the condition persists and intensifies in older children, teens, and adults, leading to separation anxiety disorder (SAD). The […]

Alcohol use disorder, also called alcohol addiction or alcoholism, is a common problem that can affect anyone, no matter their gender, religion, or economic status.  The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines alcohol use disorder as a condition where someone cannot stop or reduce their alcohol consumption without help, even when it […]

Compulsive exercise, though often seen as a dedication to fitness, can spiral into an addiction, affecting relationships and health. Unpacking the underlying motivations with a therapist is key.

Pica eating disorder involves compulsively eating non-food items, which can be harmful. It affects pregnant women, children, and those with intellectual disabilities. Treatment includes medical and behavioral interventions. Early diagnosis and therapy are crucial for managing health risks. Grow Therapy is here to help.