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From Chaos to Clarity: Using Mind Maps to Navigate Adult ADHD

…“My ADHD Brain” works! Jot down some subcategories that relate to your ADHD brain. These can include: Cognitive skills that may be affected by your ADHD (examples include organization, procrastination,…

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Angels & Demons

…in 2017, my difficulties nevertheless continued. While my exterior life may have shifted into a different mode of being, in my interior life I still had the same brain filled…

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Limiting Screen Time During a Pandemic: A Guide for Parents

…to their own devices? Dopamine is the reward neurotransmitter—it flows in the brain in response to rewards and stimulation. The release of dopamine increases significantly when the brain does not…

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Your Lifestyle Will Determine Your Future

…key takeaways of her keynote address, Your Lifestyle Will Determine Your Future: Brain-Friendly Habits Essential to Extending and Improving Your Life. Build an ADHD-friendly posse Above all, Dr. Nadeau is…

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ADHD and Focus Fitness: The Gym Isn’t Just for Your Body Anymore

…your mind? Just like muscles need exercise to stay strong, your brain needs regular training to stay mentally fit. This kind of training is called mental fitness, and it’s just…

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Parenting Teens with ADHD

…with ADHD are related to deficits in executive functioning, the brain’s ability to prioritize and manage thoughts and actions. In other words, executive function allows individuals to foresee longer-term consequences…

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ADHD and Intellectual Disability

…listening to Pocket MD training on ADHD in children and adults. Dr. Max Wiznitzer (00:07): Welcome to another podcast of Pocket MD. My name is Max Wiznitzer. I am a…

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ADHD Awareness 2024: Awareness Is Key!

…Zuali Malsawma, MLS, director of CHADD’s NRC. “ADHD is one of the most studied brain-based conditions. Getting reliable answers helps people to make decisions that improve their lives.” Into the…

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ADHD Can Mean Underemployment for Some Adults

training, experience, or education, and includes a salary that meets their experience in their field. “People are struggling with this,” says David Ballard, PhD, assistant executive director of the American…

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The ADHD Dream to Dream

…work with clients to problem-solve. In short, the ADHD brain is a reflection of the emotional, reward-driven brain. In other words, it doesn’t deal with discomfort. People with ADHD struggle…

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Explaining ADHD to Kids

…“I learned that your brain is built in a way that makes a lot of things come easily! These are like the super-fast highways in your brain.” While every child…

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Turning to Watch Can Release Neurotransmitters for Attention

…of the the brain that provides the ability to see. Frequently, when someone has ADHD they have a reduced amount of norepinephrine in their brain, compared to someone who doesn’t…

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