Category Archives: ADHD Children, Teens & Students
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Boredom Could Help You Understand What It’s Like to Have ADHD
Posted on July 3, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Adult ADD/ADHD.There is, however, a common touchstone shared by people who do and do not suffer from ADHD—the pain of being unable to engage our mind. In a word: boredom. Most of us have been afflicted by boredom at some point, but for people with ADHD, boredom—the really soul-crushing, unremitting kind—is a near-constant companion; always lurking and waiting […]
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ADHD Persists Into Young Adulthood in 90% of Cases
Posted on June 22, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Aging, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Adult ADD/ADHD, Parent/child ADHD.New findings challenge the belief that half of children with ADHD outgrow the condition by adulthood. Although patients may show intermittent periods of symptom remission, 90% of children with ADHD followed into young adulthood continued to experience residual symptoms, according to the results of a prospective longitudinal study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry Read […]
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Graduation Gift Ideas for ADHD Teens
Posted on May 18, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Parenting, ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Congratulations! Your ADHD teen has earned their diploma. Now for the next challenge: commemorating this milestone with a graduation gift that prepares them for a successful and organized life. Whether hunting for a practical present or a heartfelt keepsake, you are covered with this treasure trove of graduation gift ideas from ADDitude, ranging in price […]
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ADHD & the Black Community
Posted on November 28, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.Rashida-Perry Jones, a board member of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), says, “Too often ADHD is unrecognized, misdiagnosed, and mislabeled in the African American community.” Ms. Perry-Jones also says, “Typically, it’s teachers who first recognize the symptoms of ADHD in their students. But there’s a double standard in many schools, with African American […]
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Preparing Students With ADHD for College
Posted on September 30, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Students with ADHD face a “perfect storm” of challenges transitioning into college. Although they may have functioned well in high school with the support and scaffolding of parents and teachers, all that falls away precipitously when they begin on campus. College students are faced with multiple new challenges. These include a heavier workload with more […]
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5 Smart Ways to Help College-Bound Students With ADHD Succeed
Posted on September 9, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.The start of college is an exciting time for many teens and young adults, but it’s also a major adjustment, especially for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or other neurodevelopmental conditions. “As opposed to high school, university life usually requires a much greater degree of independence and self-reliance, something that individuals with ADHD may struggle […]
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7 Ways To Motivate A Kid With ADHD To Do Homework And Chores
Posted on September 6, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Parenting, ADHD & Routine, ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.1. A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way Start by meeting your kid where they are — and really listen to what they’re saying. When a child appears disinterested or unable to start a task or an assignment, try to identify anything that might be getting in their way. ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand, and […]
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What Happens When ADHD Goes to College?
Posted on July 11, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Facing College With ADHD: It Is More Than Just the Classroom Our program’s early experiences with college students with ADHD also shed light on the college transition being as much if not more of a test of students’ time management and organizational skills as it was about knowledge and intellect. Unfortunately, difficulties with the former often undermine […]
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Saving Summer with Structure
Posted on June 23, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Parenting, ADHD & Routine, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do better when they know what to expect — and what’s expected of them. This is especially true of younger children, who are quick to shout, “I’m bored” if there isn’t something going on every second. So, what can a parent do to make sure their kids’ and pre-teens’ […]
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How to Prepare Your ADHD Teen for College, According to Research
Posted on December 2, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Organization and coping skills are put to the test in college. But where, exactly, should your teen train their focus? College students with ADHD and learning disabilities report that these strategies are the most helpful for addressing time-related and productivity challenges. Read the full article
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