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The Many Faces of AD/HD: AD/HD and Gender

October is ADHD Awareness Month.  This post explores awareness of ADHD and gender. 

What does ADHD have to do with gender? What does gender have to do with ADHD?

More than you might expect!

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GIRLS AND ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is more commonly diagnosed in boys than girls. 

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Posted in ADHD, gender, girls, reosurces, women


The Many Faces of AD/HD: Varied Ages

October is ADHD Awareness Month. Awareness of the diverse ways ADHD shows up – at varied ages is the focus of this ADHD Awareness Month post.

When people hear the term ADHD, a common mental picture is that of a hyperactive school aged child.

For a long time,

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Posted in ADHD, adult, age, elderly, preschool, resources, school-age, teen, young adult


Oops! I forgot! (Technology for reminding)

“Oops! I forgot.” How many times do you say that to yourself? If you have AD/HD, plenty I bet. In fact, one of the diagnostic criteria for AD/HD is forgetfulness.

Still, forgetting to do things we have told ourselves need to be done can lead to personal feelings of frustration and to lack of accomplishment.

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Posted in ADD, ADHD, adult, memory, technology, work


Staying Focused on a Task: Handy Apps

Have a project to finish but find your mind wandering?

Writing a paper but can’t stay focused?

Reading for class and find you’ve been turning pages with no idea what you’ve read?

Distraction is among the diagnostic criteria for AD/HD. In fact,

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Posted in ADHD, apps, distraction, focus, stay on task


Transitions: Take a Look

For most of us, fall is a time of transitions and of new beginnings.

No doubt there is much any of us could say about it to stimulate thinking and inspire forward movement.

Instead,  I welcome you to just take a look: 

What comes to mind for you as you view these photos
from 

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For Parents of Teens/Young Adults with AD/HD

You’re parenting a teen or young adult now?! 

Welcome to the wonderful and wild phase 
during which your child will change and 
grow in many ways.

But hang on for the ride!

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Seven Tips for Smooth Sailing with Homework!

School has started in most places. Morning routines are getting fleshed out. Reasonable bedtimes are taking on increased importance. Homework is starting gradually, too. This begs the question: 

How prepared are you to face the challenge of managing daily homework?

      

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Ten Tips for a Strong Start to the College Semester with ADHD

You’re moving in to the dorm or apartment, looking at your schedule, buying your books, and getting geared up for success this semester in college.

Here’s a quick checklist of ten tips to help you get the semester off to a strong start with AD/HD.

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Posted in college, planning tips for students


Coaching for College Students

Are you a college student or the parent of a college student considering coaching for the coming academic year?
Expect coaching to be beneficial! Here are some of the benefits demonstrated in the Edge Foundation’s study on coaching for college students:
Uniquely helpful partnership:
           

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How – and Why – to Say No!



ADHD Coach Sandy Maynard recently wrote an article titled “Simplify Your ADHD Life by Learning to Say ‘No’” (in ADDitude). Here’s my take on this important topic:

Feeling overwhelmed? Life feeling out of control? Too busy?

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