ADHD is related to differences in brain development and activity. People with ADHD often struggle with tasks that require long periods of focus or detailed planning. But they may thrive in fast-paced, creative environments. The symptoms can look different for everyone. Some have more trouble with...
Creating a circle of support comprised of other parents with children with ADHD can help you gather ideas for how to make studying better for your children at home. You’ll also have people who genuinely understand what you’re going through to lean on when times get tough. It might also ...
Stephen Hinshaw, a distinguished professor of psychology at theUniversity of California, Berkeleyand author of the forthcoming "Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls,"wrote in an email that people with ADHD are also likely to experience something called "hyperfocus," which is the opposite of inattention...
Many teenagers with ADHD find it hard to focus on the task at hand. Their mind wanders, and their body itches to move. It is helpful if someone sits with them, to keep them on the task. It can be anyone who wants to help the child. If your financial situation permits, it will be...
I discuss both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD, and brain-machine interface tools. I also discuss behavioral training protocols that can improve focus in people with ADHD and those without ADHD, and for people of different ages. I discuss the role of dopamine in coordinating 'defa...
If you have ADHD, you may tend to try to manage things on your own, or maybe you know that you need help but don’t know where to start. Learn about how to talk with your loved ones about ADHD and where to find community support, both in-person and onlin
AtMom’s Choice Awards, we know that kids with ADHD often feel out of control. By encouraging your child to participate in the arts, you can help them practice self-control so that they feel more confident managing their own behavior. Plus, art is an excellent outlet for your child’s ...
Understandably, living in this paradigm could make it difficult to get things done. Here are some strategies that can help people with ADHD focus at work: Manage your work environment to minimize distractions and optimize productivity.This could include silencing personal notifications on your devices...
You may also find that therapy can be helpful for addressing memory issues that accompany ADHD. Treatments such ascognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)focus on helping people change the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that contribute to problems. CBT can help you learn new coping mechanisms including...
People with ADHD are often pressured to use techniques—such as planners, schedules, and organization systems—focused on neurotypical expectations. You might find such tools helpful, but you might also feel they are stress-inducing or distracting. And while ADHD is often framed in terms of defici...