We also know our almost-impressive ability to find anything else at all to procrastinate with, be it the desk tidy you’ve been putting off for weeks or actually getting around to the email you were avoiding dealing with. And for those with ADHD, which is more common among adults than yo...
You can’t help someone who isn’t ready to accept help, or doesn’t believe she has ADHD. Before trying to intervene, acknowledge your loved one’s “readiness to change,” and adjust accordingly. For example, the things you might do to support a loved one who says to you, “I thin...
Be responsive to parents who report frustration over homework. Be willing to adjust homework assignments, so that students with ADHD and LD spend a reasonable, not an excessive, amount of time doing them each evening. Does completing 50 subtraction problems really help a child learn? Wouldn’t ...
Whether it's something in the car or someone down the street, if something catches the teen's attention and pulls his eyes off the road for a split second, it's enough time to cause an accident. For drivers with ADHD, this inability to focus is even more intense. Not only are these...
Impulse control and ADHD In the case of someone with ADHD, whose brain has developed differently, the frontal lobe operates in an atypical way.Poor impulse controlis therefore common in these individuals. A child who cannot control their impulses may doodle in class, fidget, or talk ...
Living a quality life with ADHD is very possible. Discussing medications with your doctor can help clarify concerns and inform you about your options. At your first appointment, take notes and be ready to ask questions to find out more about your options. With help, you can thrive at school...
Clarify the type of friendships you’re hoping to add to your life.Are you looking for activity partners, professional colleagues, someone to go partying with or a heart-to-heart best friend? Accept that it’s not going to happen overnight.You’ll probably need to meet a lot of people ...
ADHD doesn't simply show up one day. What often does show up is a new responsibility in life that's too much for someone with ADHD to handle. Maybe you managed to get through elementary school or high school fine, but you are struggling to meet the demands of college or the expectation...
Whether you are the parent of a child with ADHD, the partner orspouse of someonewith ADHD, or have ADHD yourself, you have likely heard some (or all) of the following faulty and provoking statements about the condition. Know whatnotto say so you can be as supportive as possible to those...
Finding effective strategies to help you cope with certain challenges can greatly impact your work success and overall happiness. This article discusses some tips on how to focus with ADHD, including strategies that can help you deal with specific challenges and capitalize on your strengths. A Day...