An Interview with Alyssa Hole by Annette Tabor Last Monday, I turned 34 years old. I have been reflecting about the years I struggled in school. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 12 years old. When I received …
By Leigh Pennington, MPH In the 3rd grade, my son was struggling to read. He was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia and was receiving extra help from his teachers at school. He worked hard but was discouraged and his …
Many people say they want to write a book and they do! People with ADHD sometimes say they want to write a book. First, they think about writing the book. Then they say, “I will write the book, but not …
by Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC Sensory overload can make social and workplace events draining and anxiety-provoking. People with ADHD may struggle to read the room – to understand the emotions and thoughts of the people present, and to respond …
By Jawad A I’ve completely changed the way I view the world and myself. Two years ago, before I started Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) school, I went to a psychiatrist. I felt there was something off about me. I …
By Linda Walker Do you resist planning? Do you worry that it’ll rob you of your spontaneity or creativity? Do you think it’ll make your days predictable and boring? On the contrary, planning will set you free. Thinking strategically about …
By Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., PCC Sometimes, as an adult with ADHD, things can feel quite intense. When we try to make friends and build relationships, it’s not so simple for us to just “reach out.” We tend to negatively perceive …
by Bruce Eastman The past few weeks I’ve been feeling blue and discouraged. I haven’t been able to get rid of thoughts of “You’ve always failed because of your impulsive and other ADHD behavior.” Every day this past week I …
Interview by Judy Brenis “Don’t try harder, try different,” says Jeff Copper, President of DIG Coaching, and founder of Attention Talk Radio, Attention Talk Video and Attention Talk News. Be Open to the Outrageous According to Copper, the problem for …
by Judy Brenis Rick Green has been a champion of adults with ADHD for many years. He recently announced his retirement from TotallyADD.com, a website for adults with ADHD he founded. One of his wishes upon retirement has come true, …