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Sticking to a Schedule for Summer
Posted on July 12, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Time Management.Children with neurobehavioral disorders like ADHD, Learning Disorders and Asperger’s often get out of sorts when they do not know what comes next. The school year typically lends itself to a consistent and predictable schedule at school and at home. When summer break hits, families tend to relax their normal schedules, which can result in […]
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Communication Hacks for ADHD
Posted on July 9, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, ADHD Impulsivity, Adult ADD/ADHD.WebMD Sometimes it can feel like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) hijacks your conversations. Maybe you interrupt people without thinking about it. Or you don’t pay close attention and miss important details, like where you’re supposed to meet friends. This is because people with ADHD often have issues with executive function. That’s kind of like […]
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Expert Reviewed How to Slow Down the Adult ADHD Brain
Posted on July 5, 2018 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.WikiHow Slowing Your Mind Right Now 1. Push pause. When you feel yourself going into overdrive, stop everything that you are doing. Shut the electronics off, put the work aside. If needed, go to another room, or nearby quiet place. Take a few deep, slow breaths. Close your eyes. Stretch your neck, back, arms, and legs. […]
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Could a Mediterranean diet protect against ADHD?
Posted on July 2, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Honor Whiteman New research published in the journal Pediatrics has uncovered a link between low adherence to the Mediterranean diet and an increased risk of ADHD Although the precise causes of ADHD are unclear, previous research has suggested that a poor diet may play a role. Some studies have also indicated that healthful diets could help to prevent […]
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Why does time fly when you’re having fun? Study sheds light
Posted on June 28, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Science.By Ana Sandaoui Time seems to pass very quickly when we have fun, or stand still when we are bored. For centuries, the subjective perception of time has preoccupied scientists, philosophers, and artists alike. Now, a team of neuroscientists may have found the neurobiological explanation for why we perceive time differently. Some studies in psychology have […]
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ADHD: Can essential oils help?
Posted on June 25, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Focus, ADHD & Therapy.By Jon Johnson With attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the symptoms are chronic, so they can last for a long time. They may be severe enough to interrupt daily functioning, learning ability, social habits, and even relationships. This article takes a look at whether essential oils can be used as a form of treatment for […]
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Master Packing List for Adults with ADHD
Posted on June 21, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Travel, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Additude Remembering everything you need for a vacation or family trip can be a daunting task for people with ADHD. You don’t know where to start. You don’t know how much to bring. Or what to bring. There are so many choices to make that overwhelm sets in. Here is a master packing list […]
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Summer break shouldn’t always mean a ‘drug holiday’ for kids with ADHD
Posted on June 18, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Parenting.By Katherine K. Dahlsgaard, PhD Ah…summer vacation. It’s so very nearly here. Our children and their teachers are counting down the days until the final bell rings. They’re dreaming of holidays down the shore or in the Pokies, and other equally magical places Parents are planning for summer holidays, too, but for those of children […]
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The Four Box Method – Decluttering
Posted on June 15, 2018 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.CoachRudy Rodriguez ADHD Center for Success The Four Box Method By CoachRudy Rodriguez, LCSW Do you find yourself challenged, anxious and even overwhelmed by the thought of attempting to declutter your home or office? You are not alone in this matter. This simple and practical Four Box Method may be the answer. One day […]
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The Quirky Ups and Downs of My ADHD Life
Posted on June 14, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Elaine Atwell When I was eight years old, I was diagnosed with severe ADHD. I was a pretty classic case: painfully disorganized and distractible, a gifted student in subjects that captured my attention, and an abysmal student in everything else. While my ADHD has changed in the 20 years since my diagnosis (I no […]
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