The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Julie Schweitzer, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and an ADHD expert, shares common symptoms and the latest research being done at the MIND Institute: It’s important to consider both the person’s age and the setting. Symptoms must be present across settings and cause severe disruption: both at school and […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.Here is a nice television news discussion about adult ADHD. Phoenix Arizona News reporter, Kaley O’Kelley, interviews local physician, Dr. Art Mollen about adult ADHD. See the video: Adult ADHD – 10 signs you might have it
Continue Reading... No Comments.by Lynn Schnurnberger, September 26, 2010 Tara Kennedy-Kline’s husband, Chris, loved her free spirit when they were high school sweethearts. But nearly 20 years later, he found her behavior alarming. The mother of two from Shoemakersville, Pa., was still careening from career to career and disappearing for hours without bothering to call. She took out […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.Article by Eileen Baily, ADHD Central.com What did you forget today? Over the years I have received emails from many adults with ADHD. One recurring theme in these emails is how difficult the symptom of forgetfulness is. Of all the different ADHD symptoms, this, according to one woman, is the worst. Her forgetfulness has labeled […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.Health Central – ADHD Central.com hosted an ADHD Chat with CoachRudy Rodriguez on Sept 28. The topic of the chat was: “Managing ADHD Symptoms”. View the transcript of the interview/chat with CoachRudy HERE. **Scroll to start of transcript by clicking on the time “7:01” (at top of transcript)
Continue Reading... No Comments.The Asheville Area Adult ADHD Meetup group will meet on Monday, April 19 at 7pm This is a free group for adults with ADHD. *For full details you must pre-registration is required at http://www.meetup.com/Asheville-Adult-ADHD-Meetup-Group/. The Adult ADHD Meetup is an opportunity to meet other local adults dealing with ADD or ADHD, share your experiences and […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.ADHD in adults is very real condition and diagnosis, yet surprisingly there remains a great deal of confusion, skepticism and misinformation in the media and the minds of individuals. As an adult living with ADHD, a psychotherapist and an ADD Coach I strive to promote factual information and education about ADHD. There are great resources […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.I came across this interesting article titled: “Skepticism suddenly disappears when list of symptoms hits home”. The author makes some interesting points worth honest consideration so I thought I’d pass it along to my readers. Skepticism suddenly disappears when list of symptoms hits home I was thumbing through an old issue of Newsweek waiting for my […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.ADHD In Children vs Adults–Symptom Migration DSM-IV symptoms of inattention in childhood Symptoms of inattention in adulthood Has difficulty sustaining attention Is easily distracted and forgetful Does not follow through Cannot organize Loses things Does not listen Has difficulty sustaining attention to reading or paperwork Is easily distracted and forgetful Has poor concentration Manages time […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.If you haven’t been introduced to the world of “You-Tube”, I must warn you . . . BEWARE … [DANGER] . You-Tube could be a black-hole for ADD adults. It may become a rabbit hole that you may become lost in. Having said that, I want to share a video with you about adult ADHD. […]
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