admin ADHD has been a challenge all my life. Finding ways to cope with it has been fun. At work I have so many distractions around me. However, using a noise canceling headset and jamming to the oldies but goodies has been ideal. Not only do it help me disregard distractions I also get to groove … Read more
Fact: While some children may recover from their disorder by age 21 or 27, the full disorder or at least significant symptoms and impairments persist in 50-86% of cases. Russell A. Barkley, PhD In the 1970s, when I first came into my profession (clinical child neuropsychology), it had been commonplace to view ADHD, or its … Read more
Children with ADHD often struggle to follow directions. I offer my Rule of 3 to help for better communication and results. Submitted by: Sharon Saline Professional Category: Submitted 2019
FACT: There are more than 100,000 articles in science journals on ADHD (and its precursor labels) and references to it in medical textbooks going back to 1775. Adapted from the full length article by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center We periodically hear that ADHD is a myth. Nothing could be further from the truth. … Read more
It was not until junior year of college that I got diagnosed with ADHD. Medications after medications, one cognitive therapy after another, I uninhibitedly searched for explanations. I needed some closure for why I couldn’t help being late to everything no matter how hard I tried. I often wish I had gotten diagnosed earlier, so … Read more
I always struggled in school, just getting by in school as a child and as a teen. I never understood why. I just thought I didn’t have it in me. Even as I started working as an adult, job after job. Not being able to grasp anything further than what is needed to do the … Read more
At age 41, I have been diagnosed with adult ADHD and it has literally changed my life. For so long, particularly since a motor vehicle accident a decade ago (I bumped my head), I haven’t been able to get any control over my mood swings, attention, concentration and memory loss. I pushed as hard as … Read more
I am going to share my heart in hopes that I can make a difference to someone who is struggling or has struggled with a disability that is not visible to the eye but never-the-less very real. Growing up with a healthy self-esteem was very difficult when words such as hyper and clumsy were used … Read more
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in kindergarten. I was told throughout middle school and high school that I would be lucky to graduate, meaning nobody thought I would be able to do it. I’m happy to say I am now preparing to graduate college with a double major. I’m studying to work … Read more
Don’t let anyone shame you for having ADHD. All we can do is spread awareness and teach the world this frustrating struggle. I’ve had ADHD my whole life and my family, friends, and even teachers would shame me or make fun of me. That I’m “blonde,” annoying, frustrating because my brain doesn’t process as fast … Read more