By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Associate Editor- Psych Central The very nature of ADHD makes it difficult for adults with the disorder to use credit cards responsibly. “Impulsivity, for one thing, means an adult with ADHD will see something they want and without thinking it through, will pull out their credit card and make a purchase,” [...]
Comments Off Continue Reading...I wanted to share some recent news. First, I was honored to selected the second time in two years to be a presenter at the 6th Annual International ADHD Coaches Conference. This year’s conference was held in Atlanta April 12-14, 2013. My seminar topic was “Time Management for Unmanageable People”. The presentation was well received [...]
Comments Off Continue Reading...If you missed it, ABC News aired a Special Report last Friday about Adult ADHD. The program follows two undiagnosed ADHD adults who discuss the challenges, disappointments and lost dreams they endured before being finally being diagnosed. Both adults were well into their adult lives (42 and 50 years old) before being diagnosed. This is [...]
Comments Off Continue Reading...Are you looking for some evidenced based information about Adult ADHD? Someone alerted me about that WebMD has posted a wonderfully informative slide-show about Adult ADHD. The slide show is titled: “A Visual Guide to ADHD in Adults”. Take a look. I think you’ll like it. As a bonus, this slide show is followed by [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...By Kayla Fay It’s on the bottom of everyone’s list, right down there with scrubbing toilets and ironing collars. Everyone says that kids should complete their homework in 10 minutes per grade level without you reminding them or helping in any way. Everyone also says there should be world peace. If your home is like [...]
Comments Off Continue Reading...Mon Mar 4, 2013 7:14pm EST (Reuters) – Nearly a third of people diagnosed as children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) still have the condition in adulthood, according to a U.S. study of thousands. The researchers, whose findings appeared in Pediatrics, also found that these people were more likely to develop other mental disorders, [...]
Comments Off Continue Reading...* SEE VIDEO NEWS INTERVIEW – Click here The Taylor-Klaus household is passionate. “I really like going from soccer to softball and softball to ultimate,” teenager Sydney Taylor-Klaus said bursting with enthusiasm. They’re also high-energy and extremely focused and organized. Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a mother of three, makes sure her children outline their homework, nightly. But [...]
Comments Off Continue Reading...“How to Pick and ADHD Therapist Who’s Right for You” By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Associate Editor, Psych Central.com Medication is highly effective for treating ADHD. But it can’t teach you skills for living successfully with the disorder. And it can’t help you overcome common co-occurring concerns such as low self-esteem. That’s where psychotherapy comes in. [...]
Comments Off Continue Reading...By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Associate Editor Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can take a heavy toll on women’s lives. Everything from the seemingly minute (such as arriving on time) to the very significant (raising kids) becomes more challenging. Add to that a co-occurring disorder, such as depression or anxiety, and just getting through the day [...]
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