The parents who recognize the problem and use a proven solution.Like every parent, they hope for things to get better, but instead of waiting patiently or trying to do it all themselves, they look to people who've already figured out the puzzle--people who've already studied, researched, ...
Publicly available state data indicates that California spent more than $67 million last year alone on people who failed to complete Mental Health Diversion Court programs. Many would have then been incarcerated anyway, incurring the additional $133k. But the total cost is likely much higher, as ...
There is increasing knowledge of diagnosing and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in people with intellectual disabilities with published guidance on delivering care based on good evidence. More is needed so that clinicians do not have to depend on the evidence from those who do not ...
Google “How to become more punctual” or “How to stop interrupting people” or “How to get focused when you have ADHD.” (Actually, just start adding ADHD to all your searches.)There’s so much you can do to improve things you suck at.Read the bookI Always Want To Be Where I’...
When asked about living with dyspraxia, Radcliffe had this to say, “it has never held me back, and some of the smartest people I know are people who have learning disabilities. The fact that some things are more of a struggle will only make you more determined, harder working, and more...
Long ago, before we had a fridgeful of food within arm’s reach at all hours of the day, people survived by hunting. If the hunter made a successful hunt for that day, his family would eat. If not, they wouldn’t. It was that simple. ...
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Elizabeth, a senior peer Dr. Rose, a music professor A staff member who I can picture but have otherwise forgotten Although all three mentors were kind and supportive, none was the right fit, and I hardly spoke to them after the first semester. They were assigned to me because I took Dr...
Luckily, we have each other. One of the most important ways that LGBTQIA+ people gather resources and information is through peer-to-peer networks. If the traditional routes and institutions present challenges, we could look to our community for support. This is especially true for small business...
This might seem counter-intuitive to the previous point, but many people with ADHD also have the capacity for extreme focus — provided it’s something we’re passionate about, and especially under pressure. When we innately connect with something (whether in business or in our personal lives)...