Hearing and listening with ADHD is a complex process for anyone. But hearing sounds are a real issue issue for many folks with ADHD because their brain isn’t automatically assigning them to categories like background noise. …
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Think About it, ADHD Isn’t a Label
ADHD Isn’t a Label I’ve talked about this before. To clarify, it isn’t a label, it’s a diagnosis. It means you have a naturally under aroused pre-frontal cortex. Our neurotransmitters are responsible for helping us …
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So What if It’s Important?
Guess what’s one of the things that most frustrates someone without ADHD about their loved one with it? The fact that something is important is not usually enough to get into action. I’m not talking about important …
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ADHD and Saying No
There are a few reasons people with ADHD find themselves overcommitting. One of the biggies is because of their unique sense of time. First, there can be little awareness of how long something actually takes …
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Managing Time Blindness in ADHD
Time Blindness Time blindness is common for folks with ADHD. In another article, I’ve expanded on the idea of how many with ADHD operate within the time orientation of ‘Now’ versus ‘Not Now’. Poor time …
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ADHD Mo - tiv - 8
With ADHD motivation, or rather, the lack of motivation, is a huge symptom of ADHD. Understanding why you can’t get into action can help. By taking the judgment out of the equation, you can tackle …
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ADHD in the Classroom
Teachers have their hands full no matter what. Put 20+ elementary-age children in a room together and see for yourself. Every one of them has a unique personality, temperament, way of interacting with others, and …
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Executive Functioning: Organization in ADHD
What is Executive Functioning? To help explain why someone with ADHD often struggles with organization, it is easiest to look to the construct of executive functions. Developed by Dr. Thomas Brown, of Smart but Stuck: …
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Happiness in Two Steps
You have ambition, you have drive, and you even have a plan. So, how come you aren’t totally pumped? Often, we think that if we only knew what we wanted then the rest would just …
Continue readingADHD on a Budget
ADHD on a budget isn’t easy. Inattention and impulsivity can be difficult characteristics to have when it comes to managing money. Many of my clients with ADHD have great financial difficulties but most are significantly …
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