Another thing you can do is sign your ADHD child up for an after-school activity (low key if over-stimulation tends to be a problem) that interests them. If he or she is around other kids with similar interests and hobbies, it may be a little easier for friendships to be formed and ...
When Leslie Josel’s son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5, she reorganized her “whole house, top to bottom, so he could function and thrive at his best,” doing things like moving his clothes into clear plastic bins to make it easier for him to immediately identify what was in...
I’ve found it’s easier to be honest with others rather than hide my ADHD. In my experience, my peers have been very understanding of my diagnosis. Atcollege, I received test-taking accommodations, and at work, I’ve been able to obtain additional training after struggling with...
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Understand how naming your emotions and letting yourself experience them can make them easier to regulate. With quotes from Jessica’s online community, chapter summaries, and reading shortcuts designed for the neurodivergent reader, How to ADHD will help you recognize your strengths and challenges,...
A good relationship with parents is one of the strongest protective factors against mental health disorders. Look for everyday opportunities to lead with empathy and foster closeness. This can help create a healthy relationship – one that makes it easier for your child to come to you when they...
These organizers are designed with the activity in mind, and they make storing its items much easier. If quilting is your hobby, buy a sewing accessories organizer with right-sized compartments for threads and spools, needles, and so on. You’re allowed to buy and keep it all. Decluttering...
“I’ve noticed you sometimes struggle with reading. Can we talk about ways to make it easier for you?” Remember to frame the issue in a positive light: “Everyone learns differently. Some people learn best by seeing, and others need to hear things explained. You might learn best in a...
What to do then? When in doubt, take a hint, say the Howards. “Take a tipping cue from the change you’re given,” Anne Howard says. “If a person wants a tip, they’ll likely give you smaller change to make that easier to do. If you get back a larger denomination without ...
Recite Me discuss the ways to make your website inclusive for those who face online barriers with a focus on helping web masters.