Article written in collaboration with Alessia Muratore ( @adhd_instruact ) Abstract Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has traditionally been described through the diagnostic criteria of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. However, a growing body of scientific literature highlights that sensory and emotional hypersensitivity represents a central — rather than peripheral — dimension of the disorder. This article aims to examine the neurobiological substra

Article written in collaboration with @VALENTINA.TUTOR1 Introduction: ADHD, Development, and Sexuality as an Emerging Topic Sexuality represents a central dimension of human development and manifests from early childhood through bodily curiosity, exploration, and the progressive construction of affective and relational identity. In children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this process may take on specific characteristics related to the ne

Article written in collaboration with @psy___rob Introduction: Beyond the Disorder Model For many decades, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has been primarily interpreted through a medical–deficit model, focused on the idea of a dysfunction to be corrected or normalized. This approach has contributed to the construction of a narrative centered on what individuals with ADHD “cannot do,” emphasizing shortcomings, failures, and persistent difficulties. As a result

Article written in collaboration with  @spazioemozione Introduction: Why Talk About Executive Functions and Neurodivergence Today In recent years, the concept of neurodivergence has gained increasing visibility both in scientific debate and in public discourse, profoundly reshaping the way neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism, and specific learning disorders are understood. This shift concerns not only the language used, but also implies a substantial revision o

Article written in collaboration with  @donatellabevacqua_psicologa Grief as a Complex Neuropsychological Process Grief is a multidimensional process that involves emotional, cognitive, bodily, and relational aspects, and it cannot be reduced to a linear sequence of universal stages. Contemporary theories of grief emphasize that loss activates attachment systems, emotional regulation mechanisms, and meaning-making processes, with highly variable outcomes across individuals (S