Tag Archives: ADHD

Loving Someone with Attention-Deficit Disorder

by on June 7, 2016

After enjoying a nice meal at a restaurant, the bill is presented. The person with attention-deficit disorder (ADD) realizes their wallet is at work. Or… At home, the search for the car keys lasts over an hour, only to discover that the keys are in the ignition. Or… On the way to crossing a border… (more…)

New Term: Brain Disorders

by on July 29, 2013

Instead of calling disorders such as ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and schizophrenia mental or behavioral disorders, Dr. Thomas Insel the National Institute of Mental Health Director suggests calling them brain disorders.  This shift highlights changes in how the diagnosis can be made. In the past, ADHD, PTSD, OCD and schizophrenia were made by observing behaviors that… (more…)

Managing ADD/ADHD: Where are my keys?

by on August 24, 2012

Quite possibly my favorite trait of an ADD/ADHD person is their ability to misplace so many important things in a variety of places.  One would surmise that as time goes on, the number of places that their sun glasses, cell phone, wallet, homework or keys would land would be limited or at the very least consistent with… (more…)

Managing ADD/ADHD: Getting Ready to Begin to Prepare to Start

by on August 24, 2012

One of the many challenges of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is taking the first real step in beginning a task or assignment.  There are the many sort of, kind of begins such as organizing your desk, sharpening all of your pencils (because one is never enough), going to the bathroom, adjusting the lighting, and… (more…)

ADD/ADHD Students – Successful School Strategies

by on August 23, 2012

The school year is starting again with another opportunity to grow academically and personally.  For most ADD/ADHD students however the new school year can be intimidating with different teachers and a new schedule.  Here are a couple of tips for making the most of the new school year. Set your alarm for 30 minutes before you think… (more…)

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