Have you ever noticed that your child or teen with ADHD remembers negative comments people say to them more than they do positive ones? While… Read More »Negative Memory Bias and ADHD: Tips to Help Kids and Youth with ADHD Remember the Positives
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? ADHD has a large group of companions that like to come along for the ride, whether that’s anxiety and depression,… Read More »6 Helpful Tips for Dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Back to school is normally a time of excitement with a splash of worry thrown in. But this year, with the shift from remote learning… Read More »Returning to School with ADHD: Tips on helping anxious kids transition smoothly
Raquel is a bright, creative girl who likes singing, dancing around the house and riding her bike. She is an eighth grade girl with ADHD… Read More »The Truth about ADHD in Girls, and 5 Ways You Can Help
We know that ADHD affects both the person who has it and their family. Over six million children and adolescents in the United States have… Read More »Recognizing ADHD in Boys and 4 Ways to Help Them Succeed
Many teens with ADHD procrastinate and appear to lack self-discipline. Why? Sometimes they have anxiety around how to approach the task, how to complete the… Read More »Teens, ADHD and Procrastination
Has your ADHD teen hit a wall with remote learning? Many teens with ADHD in middle and high school are struggling with organization, initiation, time… Read More »ADHD Teens and Remote Learning: 5 tips for learning success
This content is excerpted from HealthCentral on How ADHD Is Diagnosed. I am one of the panel experts, along with Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.Clinical Professor… Read More »How ADHD Is Diagnosed
This can be a tough time for emerging adults. Seven months into the pandemic, and things are still “far from normal”. You’ve lost so much… Read More »Message to Tween, Teens and Young Adults During Covid
It’s essential for parents and caregivers to take care of themselves during these times because we’re talking about a marathon, not a sprint. When you… Read More »How to Nurture Yourself When Preparing for Back to School