ADHD Weekly, August 15, 2024
ADHD Can Trip Up Memories
Anyone who has ADHD and has found their cellphone in the freezer realizes that memory lapses are a common symptom of ADHD. It may not be about a misplaced cellphone. Impaired attention can actually make it harder to hold information one’s working memory—the level of memory that holds information to be used in the present.…
When Balancing Social Media Use Becomes a Challenge
How much social media is too much? Does it seem like all your child talks about is the latest trending video? What about the amount of time your teen spends, head down over a cellphone or tablet, skimming the popular digital platforms? And then there are the flaring tempers and the snippy replies if you…
ADHD and Anxiety at School: Webinar For Educators
Featuring Kimberly Harrison, PhD Students with ADHD who are distracted, defiant, restless, late turning in assignments, or sleepy may be showing signs of an anxiety disorder. Teachers can help their struggling students by understanding ADHD’s relationship to anxiety, establishing an effective home-school communication system, and conducting activities that are designed to reduce anxiety and stimulate…