Category Archives: Parent/child ADHD
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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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The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion
Posted on October 11, 2021 by CoachRudy in Emotions & ADHD, Parent/child ADHD.By Caroline Buzanko We can’t (and shouldn’t) protect our children from every stressor that may overwhelm them, but we can use gratitude, pride, and compassion to help them build resilience. Here is a simple but effective 3-pronged approach to improving emotional regulation. Read the full article.
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5 Reasons to Try Online Therapy (Even After the COVID-19 Outbreak Is Over)
Posted on March 26, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Therapy, Adult ADD/ADHD, Parent/child ADHD.By Amanda Russo, LPC In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the new viral strain in the coronavirus family that affects the lungs and respiratory system, I’m practicing social distancing (I hope you are too) in hopes to “flatten the curve.” But this does not mean I don’t think you shouldn’t try to go about your daily life in as much normalcy as possible. […]
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The 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Children With ADHD
Posted on December 2, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Parent/child ADHD.By ADHD Editorial Board, Katherine Quie, Ph.D., L.P., Marie Jackson, Mary White The ADHD mind is bright, colorful, and dynamic — like a kaleidoscope that dazzles in the right light. These creative gifts — recommended by ADDitude contributors, readers, and editors — shine that light on our kids’ unique talents and enviable energy. Get inspired […]
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5 things you can do to support parents with ADHD
Posted on February 8, 2018 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD, Parent/child ADHD.By Jonita Davis Parenting is hard enough for neurotypical people. It is even more challenging for those who have ADHD. Impulsiveness, forgetfulness, disorganization, time perception issues and distractibility, among other symptoms of the condition, make the tasks involved in running a household and raising a family much tougher. I was diagnosed in 2009, after seeing my doctor […]
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Mom’s School Survival Guide
Posted on August 31, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Parent/child ADHD.By Sandy Maynard If you’re a mom with ADHD, the words “back to school” can make you quiver with anxiety. They elicit visions of endless papers to sign, car pools to remember, and homework assignments to help with. Also, you may have a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who has organizational problems of his […]
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Avoid Holiday Havoc: Help for Children with ADHD
Posted on November 22, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Holidays, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Parent/child ADHD.By Carol Brady, Phd The holidays can be stressful for children with attention deficit. Traveling and visiting relatives may disrupt their day-to-day routines, and all the excitement can be overwhelming. Follow these real-family strategies to prevent holiday havoc, keep your ADHD kids feeling good, and create happier memories: Plan Ahead During the holidays, routine and […]
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Common for ADHD Symptoms to Persist into Adulthood
Posted on November 4, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Awareness Month, Adult ADD/ADHD, Parent/child ADHD.By Rick Nauert PhD New research discovers compelling evidence that symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often persist into adulthood. In the study, investigators found that sixty percent of children with ADHD demonstrated persistence of symptoms into their mid-20’s, and 41 percent had both symptoms and impairment as young adults. Experts have often disagreed […]
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12 Tips to Navigate Summertime When Your Child Has ADHD
Posted on June 8, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Parent/child ADHD.By Maria Tartakovsky. M.S. Parenting a child with ADHD can be especially tough during the summer. “Kids with ADHD blossom when they have a structured schedule, and summertime is notorious for having a lack of scheduling,” according to Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D, a psychotherapist and author of Making the Grade with ADD: A Student’s Guide to […]
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Double Whammy: Mothers and Children with ADHD
Posted on April 5, 2016 by CoachRudy in Parent/child ADHD.By Katherine Ellison When my son was first diagnosed with ADHD, at age nine, we attended nine months of weekly workshops for parents and kids at the University of California, San Francisco. The kids went to one room, where they learned how to organize their backpacks, and the parents went to another, where we learned […]
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