Pursuing Your Passion or Purpose When You Have ADHD
One common experience at the beginning of a new year is to evaluate what we are doing, where we are now, and where we hope someday to be in our lives. Some people advocate that you “find your passion,” and other voices say “develop your purpose.” ADHD symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and the need to…
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Read MoreLatino Culture and ADHD Treatment
Cultural norms and barriers to healthcare in Latino communities can affect the perception of ADHD symptoms in children.Dr. Lauren Haack discusses common symptoms and insight important cultural considerations professionals need to be aware of when treating Latinos who have ADHD.
Read MoreUpcoming Webinars for Adults: Live in the Present | Live in Harmony
Live in the Present, Don’t Dwell on Your Past Mistakes Jan. 12 | 10 AM ET | Arthur L. Robin, PhD Dr. Arthur Robin will outline the major domains of daily life, including relationships and families, work and careers, health, fun and relaxation, spirituality, and managing personal affairs. He will then give examples…
Read MorePrioritize Your Sleep for Good Health
One in three adults are not getting enough sleep. Among adults who have ADHD, that number jumps to two in three adults—about 67 percent—struggling to sleep. “ADHD adults are chronically sleep-deprived,” says William Dodson, MD, an author and adult ADHD specialist. “The typical person will be wide awake at 3 or 4 AM and has…
Read MoreFind Your Theme or Dream for the Year
Melissa Brode, a yoga teacher in the Midwest, is not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. She often sees people making resolutions about changing behaviors or their exterior selves, rather than building toward the things that can increase their happiness. “It has always been interesting to me how people vow to completely change their behaviors…
Read MoreCHADD Webinar Highlight: Anxiety, Perfectionism, and ADHD
Highlighted CHADD Webinar: Anxiety, Perfectionism, and ADHD Featuring Carol Ann Robbins, PhD When you think about ADHD, perfectionism may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but many describe adults with ADHD as being perfectionists. While wanting to make sure that things are correct is a good thing, it becomes a problem when…
Read MoreHelping Teens Avoid the Pitfalls in Spending
Impulse control is a challenge for teenagers, especially when they have ADHD. Blurting out comments in school or saying the wrong thing at the wrong time to friends and family often lands them in hot water. That lack of effective impulse control can also extend to their pocketbooks and wallets. “The second my daughter gets…
Read MoreFind Gifts from the Heart This Season
The holiday season seems to have one message: buy, buy, BUY! And the end result is often that you feel tired, financially stressed, and dismayed that those gifts are often received with lackluster appreciation. For adults who have ADHD, the spending season can lead to poor budgeting and overspending because of their ADHD symptoms. ADHD…
Read MoreWebinar Highlight: Getting your kids with ADHD organized
Ask The Expert Highlight All in a Row: Getting Your Kids with ADHD Organized Featuring Holly Hitchcock Graff CPO, PCC During the holiday season it can be difficult to keep your home and children organized. Professional organizer Holly Hitchcock Graff offered simple tips to help your children, family, and home be…
Read MoreYour Gift to CHADD Makes It All Possible!
This past year has been challenging for all of us in so many ways. For those of us with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, it has been especially challenging. You might not know it, but the fidgety woman standing next to you in line at the grocery store, the little boy in the classroom who raises…
Read MoreEmotions That Disrupt Life Can Be Part of ADHD
Have you ever gotten so angry after another driver cut you off that it’s all you think about rest of the day? Or did a coworker ignore you at a staff meeting, leaving you worried that you had somehow offended them? Maybe your spouse’s loud chewing agitates you so that you feel you could fly…
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