Archive for Adult ADHD
ADHD & New Year’s Resolutions
Posted by: | CommentsToday is January 4, 2012, and I sent an email today to my email subscribers asking them two simple questions:
- What is your #1 New Years Resolution this year?
- Have you achieved your New Years Resolutions in the past?
Practice Gratitude Regulary
Posted by: | CommentsThis past week, it was US Thanksgiving. When it’s Thanksgiving, people (generally) have a great time with friends and family, and have a wonderful, satisfying meal together.
And… most people take some time to consider what they are thankful for.
Adult ADHD: Surviving The Holidays
Posted by: | CommentsThe Holidays can be a very stressful time for everyone – but it’s especially difficult for Adults with ADD/ADHD.
There are so many details to take care of, including:
- Decorations
- Cards
- Gifts
- Events
- Food…
- And the list goes on and on…
Procrastination in ADHD Kids and Teens
Posted by: | CommentsDoes your ADD or ADHD child procrastinate a lot? If you’re like most parents, the answer is yes. And it likely leads to frustration, hassles, and maybe even battles.
And most parents are thinking: ” This whole thing could have been avoided, if my son (or daughter) didn’t leave this till the last minute!”
Conquering Clutter
Posted by: | CommentsClutter is a universal problem for adults with ADD/ADHD. When there’s trouble dealing with the boring need to clean up little things, piles begin to build up.
Paperwork is often a big issue, as well as impulsively buying something that seemed great at the time, and now is just filling up more space.
Adult ADHD Radio Interview
Posted by: | CommentsOn Sunday September 4, 2011, I was interviewed on WGTK radio on the Dr. Stan Frager show. The interview was all about adult ADHD (with some questions/comments about teen ADHD as well).
Dr. Frager was kind enough to let me share the recording of the radio station with you. You can hear the radio interview here: Read More→
ADHD Superpowers?
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As an ADHD expert, and a proponent of a strength based model of ADHD, I do look for the strengths and the positive side of ADD/ADHD (as I wrote in my book: Attention Difference Disorder). I don’t know if I would say that people with ADD/ADHD have super powers.
15 Signs You May Have Adult ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI wanted to share this great article on the Huffington Post – about 15 signs which may indicate that you have Adult ADHD. As we’ve covered on this blog before, it can often be very hard to get a diagnosis when you are an adult with ADD/ADHD. I think this article can help you out.
Adult ADHD Diagnostic Criteria
Posted by: | CommentsThe diagnosis of Adult ADHD has often been hard to make for many doctors who aren’t experts in ADHD. This relates to the fact that the criteria for the disorder are primarily written based on how the condition appears in kids. So, many of the diagnostic criteria don’t apply well to adults.
ADHD and Tax Preparation
Posted by: | CommentsI don’t know anyone who loves to get their information ready for tax time. This task can be even harder for adults with ADHD – because of the organization that is needed, as well as the need to keep track of all of the information needed over a whole year. Read More→
