5 Tips for Overcoming ADHD Challenges at Work

KEY POINTS: It’s getting tougher to keep up with work demands and follow through in light of increased interruptions. ADHD makes it especially difficult to stay focused so reduce distractions and multitasking wherever possible. Chunk your time and your tasks, setting up specific timed breaks with clues for getting back to work.

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Best-Practice Neurodiversity-Affirming ADHD Assessments

KEY POINTS: Research shows that unsupported, undiagnosed ADHD impairs functioning and well-being. Neurodiversity-affirming ADHD assessments and supports enhance well-being and functioning. Best-practice guidelines for ADHD assessment should guide our assessment processes.

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Shortage of ADHD drugs is costing Lincoln family hundreds more a month

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A worldwide shortage of ADHD medication is forcing a Lincoln family to shell out hundreds of dollars every month. Tiffany Conner and her son both take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but lately, they have been struggling to find their brand in Lincoln.

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Eye-tracking assessments could be the future of ADHD treatment evaluation

A recent study in the Journal of Attention Disorders details the development of a novel method to objectively measure the effects of stimulant medication on individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through the innovative use of eye-tracking technology. This new approach, dubbed the iFocus method, offers a promising tool for evaluating the efficacy of ADHD treatments in real-world settings,…

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Mental health crisis fuels the post-pandemic rise in medication use

The COVID-19 pandemic was a breaking point for 43-year-old Tamalyn Paredes, an addiction counselor at a methadone clinic in Portland, Oregon. Living in California at the time, she worked at a group home for children with serious emotional disturbances – a job she described as taxing, especially when kids would lash out.

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3 Ways to Support Your Spouse and Their ADHD Coaching

KEY POINTS: ADHD coaching can build confidence and reliability for ADHD partners, but it takes time. As a non-ADHD partner, you can best support the coaching effort by looking for and acknowledging progress. Your concerns about the coaching may reflect your anxiety as much as a partner’s lack of progress.

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