Liz AhmannUnfortunately, myths and misunderstandings about ADHD are all too common. It’s hard to believe, but some people still mistake ADHD for laziness, lack of willpower, or even poor intelligence.
To help combat misinformation, increase awareness, and spread the truth about ADD and ADHD, ADDitude Magazine published a 15-question quiz titled: “How well do you know ADHD?”
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Yet, we also know that the brain is complex.
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Liz AhmannGearing up for the school year? Wondering whether there is any technology that might help make academics this year go more smoothly?
Here are some favorites of students with ADHD:
1) CELL PHONE ALARMS
Who can do without a morning alarm?
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I told this mother that it’s difficult to predict exact outcomes of coaching for a specific student.…
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Liz AhmannIt has been known for some time that mindfulness-type meditation practices can be beneficial in stress reduction.
Recent research has demonstrated benefits of yoga, mindfulness and meditation for a variety of ADHD-related cognitive tasks as well.
(And incorporating mindfulness practices into your daily life isn’t as tough as you might think –
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“Even if I know what I need to get done, I have such trouble getting started!”
“I can sit in the library, right in front of my computer, and still not start working.”
“I can make a to-do list. But, I can also easily avoid it!
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Liz AhmannMany thanks to Academic and Career Coach Dorothy Bisbee* for sharing this thoughtful review of:
Joyce Kubik’s Unraveling ADHD: How I Turned My Greatest Deficit into My Greatest Asset (2013)
Anyone who either has ADHD, knows someone who has it, or doesn’t know much about it (in other words,
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Yes, planning a vacation to meet the needs of all family members can be tricky. At the same time, the “family vacation” is an annual tradition for many,
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