Do you ever find yourself so deeply absorbed in what you’re doing that time just flies by? Maybe it’s playing an instrument, reading a thrilling book, or learning a new skill. For non-ADHDers, this state of flow is an enjoyable …
Untreated ADHD makes focusing, remembering details, and controlling impulses harder. It can feel like you’re swimming upstream against a strong current. You can make progress, but it takes a lot of time and effort. ADHD is also linked to mental …
A successful person couldn’t possibly have ADHD, right? Well, that’s a myth. When your ADHD does not adversely affect your daily life in a significant way, this is known as high-functioning ADHD. Adult ADHD can have a massive impact on …
Hello! You may have noticed we’ve changed a thing or two. As always, we’ve been working hard to provide adults with ADHD with the knowledge and resources to improve their lives. But on top of all that’s available for free …
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t a learning disability – but it can impact how you learn new information. For example, do you have to work twice as hard as everyone else to finish a course, read a book, or focus …
ADHD affects executive functioning – the cognitive abilities needed to achieve goals. A person with ADHD may have trouble organizing, remembering instructions, staying on track, and following through with a task. These are signs of executive dysfunction, in which the …
At the mention of ADHD, what comes to mind? It could be the constant movement and fidgeting or the inability to stay focused and pay attention. Those symptoms form a core part of ADHD. But there’s so much more to …
No matter how long your to-do list is, you can’t seem to make any progress. No matter how much you want to, you can’t seem to stay organized. You’re always missing meetings, forgetting dates, or losing important documents. Is this …
My early years remind me most of a quote from the professor who taught my freshman speech class. “Your impromptu speeches sound so good, especially when compared to your planned speeches, that I can only conclude all your speeches are …
Is staying focused at work or school a challenge—more so because you feel the need for constant motion? If you relate to this, you may be living with combined type attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are three main types of ADHD: …