Do I need an ADHD coach? First let’s identify the differences between ADD and ADHD: ADHD stands for: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADD stands for: attention deficit disorder -without hyperactivity. These terms will be used interchangeably in this blog post. What is an ADHD coach? An ADD/ADHD coach is someone who works with
6 tips to deal with my ADHD spouse. When your ADHD spouse continually says they will do something (like chores) and then they don’t do it, the frustration experienced by spouses of ADHD people can be build up to an unmanageable level. Often spouses feel like their ADHD spouse is a liar or lazy,
When I am writing about ADD and ADHD, I usually assume that the person who has ADD/ADHD isn’t going to have the attention to finish reading the information. This isn’t because they don’t want to finish it, it is because of a disorder they have that makes it extremely difficult to complete tasks. My advice
Getting Your ADHD Under Control Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with adults and children who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Most are aware that they have attention issues, but know little else about it other than that. The common theme among them all is that they feel frustrated by
Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The number of parents who are having schools tell them that their child has ADHD and needs medication is on the rise. While there are instances where the problem is real and children need to be evaluated for medication, too many children are being misdiagnosed with attention issues.
Benefits of having ADHD. A new take on ADHD. People now a days are always multitasking at a fast pace. How common is it for people to be “in the moment” anymore? What if ADHD kids are just always in the moment? Let me explain: The first person I saw with ADHD was when I
How To Stop My Child From Acting Out First you have to decide if the behavior is one that you can ignore or you need to intervene on. If the child is not hurting themselves, someone else, or breaking something, the behavior might be something that you can ignore. Oftentimes, kids act out to get
How To Give A Time Out As frustrating as kids can be, time outs don’t have to be. When attempting time out with a child who is constantly getting out of time out or refusing to go into time out, keep in mind the things about them you like. Remember how much you love them,
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children people are told by their children’s school that their child has ADHD and the school encourages the parent to get the child on medication. Although this is sometimes the case, many children are misdiagnosed with Attention Problems. It is important to have your child assessed by a professional who
