Got ADHD?

ADHD: Do You Have It? Do you have ADHD? Are you sure? I knew from the time my son was a toddler that he had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It took several more years and a teacher’s concern before I got him tested. (I was waiting for someone “official” to tell me; I didn’t trust […]

Basic 4: Managing ADHD

Managing ADHD A combination of medication and coaching has been shown to be highly effective in treating the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. But some people object to the use of stimulant medications, or have trouble getting a prescription. And while coaching can be very effective – with the right coach – […]

Basic Organizational Skills

Organizational skills are one of the hardest things for ADDers to manage, and one of the most frustrating for moms! Here are a few tips: People with Attention Deficit Disorder are visually oriented. If they don’t see it, they forget about it or lose it. That’s the reason their room looks the way it does. […]

10 Time Management Tips

Time management is an issue that people with Attention Deficit Disorder constantly struggle with, due in large part to the nature of ADD itself. Here are 10 tips for managing time more effectively: 1. Buy an analog clock (that’s the traditional kind, with hands and numbers) and put it where you can see it while […]