ADHD? I Don’t Believe in It!
This assertion was something we used to hear a lot in the early days, back in the 1980s and 90s. But alas, in these days when many people are suspicious of science, it appears to be an ongoing myth individuals and families continue to deal with. I used to say: “This is not something you…
Read MoreSo… Just What Is a Virtual Conference?
Good question—we are all about to find out! Not all the details are fixed yet, but at press time, here is what we know about the 2020 Virtual Annual International Conference on ADHD. Instead of flying to Dallas and staying in a hotel, you can attend this year’s conference from the comfort of your home…
Read MoreCalling All “Brains”: How to ADHD
Today, unlike in years past, there’s a growing list of online resources that provide updated information on ADHD. Few, however, enjoy the popularity of How to ADHD, the brainchild of Jessica McCabe. How to ADHD has attracted more than 10,000,000 visitors to its website and boasts more than 200,000 YouTube subscribers. Currently, “Failing at Normal,”…
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of ADHD
On the first of the special days I dreamed you gave to me Acceptance of my ADHD On the second of the special days I dreamed you gave to me Patience when I mess up And acceptance of my ADHD On the third of the special days I dreamed you gave to me Extra time…
Read MoreComics That Educate and Validate
Dani Donovan proves that sometimes the best way to educate others about a disability, disorder, or difference is through humor and simplicity. Her comics aim to validate the suffering experienced by people affected by ADHD, who often feel misunderstood and isolated. Donovan’s visuals illustrate her personal journey and struggle by showing others what the world…
Read MoreEmpowering Children Who Learn Differently in Pakistan
WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR with that distracted, uninterested fellow who just did not sit still in school. He was annoyingly chatty and quite often failed his examinations. We presumed him clueless, lacking the desire to study. In Pakistan, many of these children leave school at an early age. Some become entrepreneurs. Others continue the traditional educational…
Read MoreADHD and Criminal Justice, Part Two: Raising ADHD Awareness in the Local Community
EVERY OCTOBER we observe International ADHD Awareness Month. Those of us in the worldwide ADHD community have the opportunity, even responsibility, to raise awareness about ADHD during the other eleven months of the year as well. The people we encounter in our communities impact our lives in many ways. Those impacts are much more likely…
Read MoreAdvice on ADHD Advice
MY BROTHER SAYS FREE ADVICE IS WORTH JUST WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT. And while most people agree, that doesn’t stop any of us (admit it) from sharing free advice from time to time—with best intentions, of course. Recently, members of Attention‘s editorial advisory board happened to discuss the subject of ADHD advice. We thought…
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