Empowering Minds, Bridging Understanding, Celebrating Neurodiversity: Support for Individuals with ADHD/Autism, Their Families, and Professionals.
Girls with ADHD are more common than you think. As many as 50% to 75% of girls with ADHD are missed, both by parents and at school. Why?
They often have different symptoms than boys. DSM-5 uses male-type characteristics for diagnostic criteria. The power is learning the symptoms and how they manifest themselves. Stay current.
Time out of hand, papers everywhere. Assignments late or undone. There are definite ways to make a change. The question is: What are they? College students with ADHD often have a severe impact on their studies. Inattentiveness leads to aContinue reading… Feel Like Torture? 15 Writing Tips for College Students with ADHD
Parents choose their child’s caretaker and babysitters. It seems natural to have the same say in their kid’s teacher too, especially with ADHD. Right? Maybe. High teacher turnover. Low performance. Lack of potential of non-tenured teachers. The controversy of choosingContinue reading… What’s the Perfect Situation? Choosing Your Teachers
Overly aggressive. Bad temper. Spiteful and vindictive. Not all people with ADHD qualify for the Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). But, an estimated 65% do. People with ODD can look like anyone, but the negative behavior must last at least 6Continue reading… ADHD and ODD: An Explanation for Anger, Aggression, Defiance? Ask 65% of them.
A whirlwind of excitement followed by an enormous crash. Push, push, push. Here’s a piece of candy. That’s our folks with ADHD. What do we want? Motivation.. Extrinsic motivation is the one we know. Intrinsic maybe not. Research has foundContinue reading… Intrinsic Motivation for People with ADHD: Reach for the Sky
Crash! Bam! Scream! What’s going on? It’s just another round of ADHD. Trade those tantrums into words of kindness. Actions too. They speak louder than words. Kindness is a virtue from which others flow, ultimately leading to happiness. People withContinue reading… ADHD: Bad Social Skills? Kill ’em with Random Acts of Kindness.
People with ADHD have a lifelong condition. Fortunately, symptoms change over time. Weaknesses can transform into abilities beyond their wildest dreams. Attentiveness, impulsivity, and behavior are common symptoms of ADHD. People with this disorder need to gain a deeper knowledgeContinue reading… ADHD: Empowerment for Us All
ADHD kids! Behavior veers out of control. Academic performance: Confusion galore. Nonstop noise. Open communication is the way to find solutions. Students with ADHD struggle in the classroom. So do their teachers. Parents can facilitate understanding, effectively managing symptoms. CommunicationContinue reading… Discussions for ADHD Parents? Here’s How.
Soft skills and folks with ADHD. Are they famous for people skills? Most likely not. Soft skills are personal attributes related to human interaction. Employers contend that soft skills are just as important as hard skills. These qualities existContinue reading… ADHD and Soft Skills Mean Workplace Success
Section 504 provides a blueprint for how students with disabilities accesses learning. It is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This federal civil rights law seeks to stop discrimination. It mandates equal access and opportunity. It is the mostContinue reading… 504 Plans in High School in College
