…to explain why it takes her so long to tell stories. “My brain can have a hard time figuring out which thoughts or ideas are more important than others,” says…

…traumatic brain injuries from blows to the head, according to their research. The risk of injury Children who have ADHD are at a higher risk of injury due to inattention,…

…keeps my brain awake, because I’ve noticed that I only do it when I am tired or have to sit for long periods and focus on something. Two of my…

…emails. Develop a method to respond to demands. Prioritize important items. Track daily success. Once he was able to step back and brainstorm ideas to help him establish a routine,…

…a little brain fog. It’s risky. I recognize that I say this from a position of privilege. As the current president of the CHADD board of directors and as a…

…to explain why it takes her so long to tell stories. “My brain can have a hard time figuring out which thoughts or ideas are more important than others,” says…

…not work by increasing stimulation of the person. Instead, they help important networks of nerve cells in the brain to communicate more effectively with each other. Between 70-80 percent of…

…causes SAD, less sunlight and shorter days are thought to be connected with chemical changes in the brain, most notable serotonin and melatonin,” says Kimberly Kleinman, PsyD, a senior psychologist…

…consolidation. When sleep is disrupted-whether from not getting enough sleep, waking too early, or having poor sleep quality-these processes don’t happen effectively. The ADHD brain is particularly sensitive to sleep…

…started!). For many people, especially those with ADHD, the hardest part is often getting started. Body doubling lets us see others engaged in focused work which activates our brain’s mirror…

…that link hormones with neural connectivity in the ADHD brain and subsequent ADHD symptoms. Their precise influence and mechanisms of action are mostly mysteries yet to be unlocked. However, a…

…not been ready for the college experience, and it took her seven years to even consider trying college again. Somewhere between the ages of twenty-five and thirty, the ADHD brain…