PFAS Forever chemicals and links to ADHD/Autism Did you know that chemicals found in everyday items like nonstick pans and food packaging could be affecting your brain and body? These chemicals, known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) or “forever chemicals,” persist in the environment and human bodies for decades. Growing research suggests that PFAS […]
Until around 10 years ago, ADHD and autism were two conditions thought to be mutually exclusive, one not being able to exist at the same time as the other. However, in 2013, The American Psychiatric Association (APA) wrote DSM-5, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a reference book on mental health and brain-related […]
While most people who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) find out in childhood, some don’t receive a diagnosis until later in life. Someone as young as 2 years’ old can be diagnosed, so why do we see more and more adults being diagnosed with Autism? Can autism actually develop later in life? When […]
What are the symptoms of Autism (ASD) in adults? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is generally characterised by social and communication difficulties and repetitive behaviours. Often, autism is diagnosed within the early years of a child’s life, however some individuals may not be diagnosed until much later in life. It’s quite common for adults with Autism […]
It is relatively common for parents or guardians to want to be aware of the signs of autism in children. Many parents familiarise themselves with the typical developmental milestones that their child should be reaching, along with the main signs of autism in children. By being aware of these signs, parents and guardians can ensure […]
Recovery is a word that has, unfortunately, become synonymous with abstinence and, more particularly, with 12 step abstinence based recovery programmes. I say unfortunately because looking at that word from that perspective, probably, serves to exclude more than it includes. If you would like to speak to Sanctum about a mental health issue that you […]
We offer specialised care for a variety of Brain Health issues such as ADHD, Autism & addictive behaviours at our clinic in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Our team offer appointments via phone, video call and face to face.
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