EdieLovesMath: a blog dedicated to teens and young adults with ADHD and Autism (ASD).
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ADHD Diagnosis: It’s Harder Than You Think
Running around with unlimited energy? He has ADHD. Staring into space? She has ADHD. Looking isn’t enough. There’s a science too. Say what? Check it out. There is no single physical, mental, or genetic test for ADHD. A diagnostic evaluation can be provided by a qualified mental health professional or physician. Having a supportive team…
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Laughter: The Best Therapy for ADHD
We live in a culture where the reliance on medication is common. Some look for creative solutions for people with ADHD. Humor draws people together. It triggers healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. What a perfect pair! Therapeutic humor uses the power of smiles and laughter to aid in healing. Laughter appears to…
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Bipolar Disorder? ADHD? It Might be Both.
Speed goes up. Emotions go down. Up, up, up. Down, down, down. Bipolar disorder and ADHD look a lot alike. You need strategies to tell them apart. Here’s how. Bipolar disorder moves from feelings of euphoria down to depression. You can find out more tips here to reduce those horrible feelings, some of which involve…
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15 Tips to Help Teens with ADHD Transition to College
Leaving high school. Got into college. Ready to step out into the real world. Guess what? Just 5% of college students with ADHD graduate. There are ways to turn things around. College students with ADHD make up between 2% to 8% of the student body. Unfortunately, they are less likely to feel confident in…
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15 Assistive Technologies for ADHD in HS/College and Workplace
People with ADHD are characterized by impulsivity, inattention, hyperactivity and distraction. Cognitive issues further impact personal, school, and work activities. Assistive technology (AT) is designed to level the playing field by working around challenges. Behavior Reading Writing Organization Learning Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is…
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Make ADHD Behavior Worse at School and Work? Add Stress.
25% of people with ADHD suffer from some source of anxiety disorder. This stress manifests in oppositional behaviors, negativity and meltdowns. It can thereby be harmful to both physical and emotional health. Recognizing this situation is the first step in remedying its impact. People with ADHD often have dysfunction in the right parietal lobe of…
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15 Tips to Overcome Summer Slide for Students with ADHD
Yea! School’s out. So what can we expect? A lost of more that 2 months of grade-level equivalence. It’s the summer slide. What can we do about it for our students with ADHD? During the summer months, students with ADHD tread water, at best, but are more likely to fall behind. This loss of…
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The Mystery of Teens and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Executive Functioning
1 in 68 people in the United States have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 80% have Executive Functioning Disorder. 30% to 50% show symptoms of ADHD. This combination results in serious challenges at home, at school, and in the workplace. What should we do? The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a…
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Turn Around Failing College Students with ADHD. Educate the whole child.
Of all the student body of public 4-year colleges and universities, 29% have enrolled in remedial classes. Consider, nearly 80% had a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Worst of all, students with ADHD perform well below those levels. How can this be? What can we do? Living in a global economy of…
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Labeled? 5 Tips for Overcoming the Stigma of ADHD
ADHD can affect anyone regardless of age, culture, gender, ethnicity, or social class. Public attitudes and beliefs expose them and their loved ones to prejudice and discrimination. Internalization can result in embarrassment or self-loathing. There are strategies to turn these negative perceptions around over time. The challenges of ADHD are not always limited to primary…
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