ADHD Articles
ADHD in Adults
“I Branded Myself a Misunderstood Freak. But It Was ADHD All Along.”
“The funny thing is that, while the label explained practically everything, I hesitated to embrace it. After years of self-loathing, I had only just found an identity: the misunderstood freak. But as I went down the rabbit hole of ADHD online, I discovered I wasn’t so weird, unique, or freakish at all. All roads just lead back to this condition.”
DESR: Why Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation is Central to ADHD (and Largely Overlooked)
DESR, or deficient emotional self-regulation, is a core facet of ADHD that carries significant consequences. However, it is not included the disorder’s diagnostic criteria. As new research confirms the prominent role emotional dysregulation plays in ADHD’s appearance and individual patient outcomes , that may be changing. Here, learn about DESR, its central role in ADHD, along with implications for diagnosis and treatment.
Change Your Diet, Find Your Focus
Studies show that protein promotes alertness in the brain. Carbohydrates do the opposite. And artificial colors and flavors are even worse. Which may explain why Fruity Pebbles are so awful for your child with ADHD. Read on for more trigger foods, and for healthier alternatives.
The Ultimate Room-by-Room Organization Guide
Tried-and-true organization tricks don’t work for you. Why? You need a system designed for your ADHD mind. Efficiency is our battle cry in this room-by-room plan that nips common clutter magnets — like the kids’ room or the hall closet — in the bud.
The ADHD Strain: How Relationships Collapse Under the Weight of ADD
Our loved ones with ADHD are vibrant, creative, and generous. They push us outside our comfort zones, and remind us to laugh. Sometimes, their ADHD symptoms also make them harder to love. Here, real-life couples share their biggest ADD-related relationship challenges and frustrations.
New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is one manifestation of emotional dysregulation, a common but misunderstood and under-researched symptom of ADHD in adults. Individuals with RSD feel “unbearable” pain as a result of perceived or actual rejection, teasing, or criticism that is not alleviated with cognitive or dialectical behavior therapy.
When It’s Not Just ADHD: Symptoms of Comorbid Conditions
Roughly half of all people with ADHD also have a second condition — like learning disabilities, depression, or anxiety — that requires separate treatment. Learn about the most common conditions that come along with ADHD and how to distinguish symptoms.
Parenting/Children with adhd
Never Punish a Child for Bad Behavior Outside Their Control
Your child’s bad behavior is not personal. Make ADHD the enemy; not your child. Catch your child being good every day. Stop blaming others. And other rules for parenting a child with ADD that every family needs to hear.
Reframe Your Teen’s Bad Behavior With “Unconditional Parenting”
“Your insistence on good behavior may be more about your need to feel like a successful parent than about your ADHD teen’s shortcomings.” Learn the benefits of unconditional parenting: a parent-child dynamic rooted in respect. Strategies include getting rid of bribes and rewards, finding alternatives to punishment, and replacing praise with noticing.
Why Teens Stop Trying — and Achieving — at School The quest for adolescent independence pushes many teens (especially boys with ADHD) away from school achievement – and the parents who push it.
ADHD resources-teachers and educators
12 Ways to Make Instructions Sink In
How can a child with ADHD follow your instructions if he can’t focus long enough to hear them? He can’t. That’s where these ideas for checklists, timelines, and visual cues come in.
When ‘Careless Mistakes’ Aren’t: Dyscalculia, Math Anxiety, and Learning Strategies That Help
Math is hard. Dyscalculia, a math learning disability, can make learning and calculating numbers downright painful. Persistent difficulties with math can also lead to intense overwhelm and feelings of academic dread, also known as math anxiety. Beyond understanding and recognizing the condition, educators should address dyscalculia-related challenges and strive to make learning math a fun, positive experience.