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Is It Possible to Outgrow A.D.H.D.?
Posted on November 23, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Aging, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.When my 15-year-old son was given a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at age 7, I was told that it was a lifelong chronic condition. So I felt a little bit hopeful when a study published last winter in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics said that “an estimated 30 percent to 60 percent of […]
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The Strengths of People With ADHD
Posted on November 19, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Positive Traits.By Keith Low If you or your child is living with ADHD, you’ve probably heard more than enough about your weaknesses, challenges, and issues. The good news, though, is that ADHD — when channeled in the right directions — can be a huge asset. In fact, some speculate that entertainers Justin Timberlake and Robin Williams, athletes […]
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Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills
Posted on November 16, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Executive Function.By Gina DiTullio Executive function is an umbrella term in neuroscience to describe the neurological processes involving mental control and self-regulation. Executive functions control and regulate cognitive and social behaviors like controlling impulses, paying attention, remembering information, planning and organizing time and materials, and responding appropriately to social situations and stressful situations. Read the full […]
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When Extrinsic Motivation Vanishes, ADHD Brains Get (Even More) Creative
Posted on November 12, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Procrastination, Adult ADD/ADHD.No motivation? ADHD brains rely on external structure to keep them driven and determined. So when their normal, extrinsic routines disappeared this spring and summer, ADDitude readers developed creative new strategies for building motivation all over again. Read the full article
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Nine Months in, the Spread of Anxiety Remains Unchecked
Posted on November 9, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Pandemic, ADHD Health Issues.In ADDitude’s 11th pandemic survey since March, nearly three-quarters of readers report feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, and/or worried. This number has remained alarmingly high for well over half a year, though the reasons are now more varied – and plentiful. From science denial to political uncertainty to school closings to infection spikes to worries for […]
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Post Election Day: With all of the uncertainty, pour a cup of coffee and read this
Posted on November 5, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Pandemic, ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY JENNINGS COOL This year, people have carried the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fear of the unknown and the presidential election all wrapped together in a bow we call 2020. On the day after Election Day 2020, tension, stress and anxiety loom over many Americans like a dark cloud as we wake up, […]
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Dr. Ari Tuckman: 5 Ways That Businesses Can Help Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees
Posted on November 2, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD in the Workplace.By Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated Asa part of my series about the “How Business Leaders Are Helping To Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees” I had the pleasure of interviewing Ari Tuckman. “My big thing is creating sustainable situations that continue to bring out the best in all the people involved. For a situation […]
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“Has ADHD Warped Your Sense of Self? It’s Time to Reclaim Your Story — and Power.”
Posted on October 29, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Awareness Month, ADHD Self Management, ADHD Self-Esteem.BY ALISE COGGER, PH.D. “Being repeatedly misunderstood causes people with ADHD to deeply misunderstand themselves and their situations. Feeling deficient and mistrusting yourself from an early age makes it extraordinarily difficult to properly evaluate yourself as an adult. These misunderstandings can have rough consequences, so what can we do about it?” Read the full article
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The Motherhood Myth is Crushing Women with ADHD
Posted on October 26, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Parenting, ADHD Women & Girls.BY TERRY MATLEN, LMSW, ACSW The fact is, motherhood is not perfectly packed lunches. Or folded laundry. Or even a home-cooked meal. If societal expectations are depleting your energy and self-esteem, replace those expectations with these practical, positive mom tips for women with ADHD. Read the full article
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Active Fit: ADD and ADHD
Posted on October 23, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Adult ADD/ADHD.Previously, ADD was thought to be separate from ADHD; however, ADHD and ADD share common characteristics that would categorize the condition as a type of ADHD. Individuals with ADHD exhibit the following symptoms: Inattention, which includes disorganization, difficulty with maintaining attention, constant daydreaming, and not paying attention when spoken to directly. Impulsivity… Read the full […]
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