Being Productive When You Have ADHD
Are some of the symptoms of ADHD—inattention, distractibility, and procrastination—getting in the way of your getting things done? There are entire books with suggestions on how to be more productive. Here are a few tips. Make two lists—one of everything you need to do and one of just three tasks to accomplish. Sometimes we can…
Read MoreAsk the Specialist: Will I Outgrow ADHD?
Q: Will I ever get over ADHD? How long will I have to deal with these symptoms? – Minnesota Teen A: Over the years, we have had a lot of people ask us the same question. Unfortunately, the majority of people will not outgrow ADHD. We now understand that ADHD is a brain-based disorder that…
Read MoreTips on Finding an ADHD professional
Are you looking for an ADHD professional to help you or your child with an evaluation or treatment plan? Finding the right professional for you makes a difference in treatment and, for many people, how successful treatment can be. When you are looking for an ADHD treatment provider for your child, a good place to…
Read MoreWhat’s for Dinner? Tips for Healthy Meal Planning
In this busy world of work and family obligations, social events, and long commutes, dinner can often slide into stressful last-minute decisions. Add in the symptoms of ADHD, and trying to eat healthy meals without resorting frequently to takeout, eating out, or convenience foods can be a real challenge. Many restaurant and pre-made meals can…
Read MoreDoctor Calls for Better Awareness of Adult ADHD
The next clinical frontier in our understanding of ADHD is addressing the disorder in adults over 50, writes David Goodman, MD, in a recent U.S. News & World Report column. He writes that the care of patients affected by ADHD can be advanced if healthcare providers and the general public understand the persistence of ADHD…
Read MoreLife Skills Program Holds Promise as School-Based Behavioral Intervention for ADHD
A school-based behavioral management program that works with students, parents, and teachers has found benefits for students, including a reported reduction in ADHD symptoms. Program developers are interested in growing the program to reach more students in the United States.
Read MoreLooking for Ways to Get Organized?
Are you ready to get organized this spring but you’re looking for good ideas on how to get started? This special Ask the Expert Highlight has the tips you need!
Read MoreReady for Spring Cleaning?
When you take a look around your home this spring, are you looking for the motivation to tackle the big cleaning projects?
Read MoreFeeling Stressed? It Can Make ADHD Symptoms Seem Worse
Many people claim that daily stress can make their ADHD symptoms seem worse. They often don’t know that research agrees with them, that stress can impair executive function along with ADHD. So what can you do to decrease stress and improve your symptoms?
Read MoreTaking On Children’s Chronic Stress
Does your child or teen have ADHD or a learning disability? Are you at your wits end trying to make sense of poor grades and troubling behavior? This Ask the Expert Highlight could change the way you think about kids and put them (and you) back on the path to success—with less stress!
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