Category Archives: ADHD & Communication
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ADHD Is All About Power, Paradox, and Pain
Posted on February 14, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Communication, ADHD & Mental Health.In their book ADHD 2.0, psychiatrists Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey defined ADHD as a “complex set of contradictory or paradoxical tendencies,” such as a “lack of focus combined with an ability to super-focus” and a “lack of direction combined with highly directed entrepreneurialism.” Read the full article
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YOU MATTER! ADHD ADULTS NEED TO BE SEEN AND HEARD
Posted on July 13, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Marla Cummins All ADHD adults need and deserve validation — a sense of being heard and seen. But you may feel shame when you don’t get as much as your non-ADHD peers. You may also feel shame because you’ve internalized the common wisdom that you shouldn’t need to look to others for validation. But […]
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How to Talk to Young Kids About Violence, Hate & Other Terrifying Things
Posted on June 8, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By Lindsay Tigar and Amelia Edelman The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to systemic racism and violence against Black Americans. And as the (now also often violent) protests continue to unfold across the country and the world, kids and parents alike are feeling […]
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How to cope with ADHD during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on May 28, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals and the global community alike. Practicing preventive measures such as physical distancing may lead to unforeseen consequences for children and adults with ADHD. Many adults and children are working and learning remotely. This lack of face-to-face interaction can lead to feelings of boredom, isolation, and […]
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Don’t Just Talk, Communicate
Posted on February 6, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, ADHD & Relationships.By Kathleen Nadeau, PH.D Good communication is the key to strong relationships. This is true for adults with and without attention deficit. The problem is, adults with ADHD often think that they’re communicating when really they’re just talking. How to get your feelings across effectively with friends and partners. Adults with ADHD know that communication can […]
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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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Don’t Just Talk, Communicate
Posted on February 14, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Kathleen Nadeau, Phd Good communication is the key to strong relationships. This is true for adults with and without attention deficit. The problem is, adults with ADHD often think that they’re communicating when really they’re just talking. How to get your feelings across effectively with friends and partners. Attention deficit adults know that communication […]
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What Our Blurts Betray About Us
Posted on February 3, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, ADHD Self Management.When you start thinking about how terrible you have it with ADHD, take a moment to remember that we are human. We do not have to rely on our instincts alone; we can change, modify, and improve. Sometimes it is not ADHD that holds us back, it is our attitude. ADHD is not curable, but […]
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