COVID-19 disruptions have been hard on kids with ADHD, Austin expert says

Hayden Grier went from being a solid B student to a straight F student during the pandemic. “It just completely changed,” Hayden, who is now 16, said about school in spring 2020. “That threw me off. No schoolwork got done.” Switching to virtual school, then a hybrid model, then the return to in-person classes, was…

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As Someone with ADHD, This Is How I Make Apartment Hunting Easier

“Look at these awesome apartments I can’t afford,” I thought to myself as I opened a 30th browser tab, signed up for another site’s listing, and downloaded yet another app. As my inbox cluttered, I realized I made little progress in narrowing my search, let alone viewing a unit. Is this a good time to…

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ADHD symptoms can sometimes look like hearing problems or hearing loss

“Can you hear me now?” I think many of you remember this commercial from Verizon: their famous “Can You Hear Me Now?” campaign. Did You Know: “Can you hear me now?” is one of the most common & significant hallmarks of ADHD! If you’re one of the many people who have a hard time understanding…

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