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Preparation for College Life – Part II
Posted on August 20, 2007 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.Preparation for College Life Part II—Questions to Ask and Where to Ask Them. by Shelly A Meyers, M.S. Ed. August, 2007 The college campus can be a very exciting and intimidating place. Locating the appropriate buildings, finding services, and surveying the off-campus community can be daunting in the beginning. So where do you start? There […]
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AD/HD and dating
Posted on August 14, 2007 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.ADHD and dating – After concluding a recent seminar about AD/HD Adults a nice young woman approached me and asked what I knew about AD/HD and dating. She spoke briefly about her serial relationships that more often that not ended when she became bored with her partner. This was quickly followed by the excitement of […]
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Study – Teen’s More ‘Connected’
Posted on August 7, 2007 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News.Today’s teens are more interactive and multitask more than any generation before them. Here’s how and how often they are connected: Most teens own cell phones (33 percent of kids ages 12 to 14; 57 percent of teens ages 15 to 17). Thirty-three percent report using a cell phone to send a text message. Sixty-two […]
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Preparation for College Life Part I
Posted on July 18, 2007 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.What to Expect and What Not to Expect ~ by Shelly A Meyers The anticipation of sending a child to college can be overwhelming. For the first time your child will be responsible for doing the laundry, finding food, doing homework, and managing money without the help of you, the parent. So what should you […]
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Top 10 signs of ADD in the driver’s seat…
Posted on July 11, 2007 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.Top 10 signs of ADD in the driver’s seat… [By Jennifer M. 7-6-07] Beware, Be Aware and Be compliant of your meds (and the laws)! You find yourself… 10. trying to drive and find a trash bag 9. trying to drive and find the ringing phone 8. trying to drive and see who called since you […]
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Understanding Adult ADD/ADHD
Posted on May 9, 2007 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.Understanding Adult ADD / ADHD Most people have some concept of hyperactive children but few people have a sound understanding of the full presentation of Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder. In fact, fewer people have an awareness or understanding about the presentation of ADD and ADHD in adults. The intention of this article is to […]
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Money management problems of ADD / ADHD adults
Posted on May 9, 2007 by CoachRudy in Money Management & ADHD.Many adults and couples do not realize how ADD/ADHD can impact their money management, and more importantly, their long- term financial planning. However, the truth is that the ADD / ADHD symptoms of procrastination, disorganization and impulsivity can interfere with good money management. AD/HD adults often report the following money management challenges: forget to pay bills run […]
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Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder – Humor
Posted on April 26, 2007 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.A. A. A. D. D. (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder) This is how it manifests: I decide to water my lawn. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide my car needs washing. As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is […]
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Time Management for ADHD Adults
Posted on April 13, 2007 by CoachRudy in ADHD Time Management.ADHD adults are typically challenged by completing tasks and especially completing tasks ‘on time’. We’ll discuss this further in an upcoming class but here are a few tips that may help you to get started. 1. Start by asking yourself How important is this task to YOU? How important is it to YOU that you […]
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Who has adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Posted on April 10, 2007 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News.Who has adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? By Psychology Today.com You’re distracted at work, behind the wheel, at dinner with your spouse. You can’t remember what someone said just minutes after speaking to them. When you see one of those drug ads on TV, you think, “Hey, that’s me! I lose my keys all the […]
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