Study for Mothers of Children with ADHD
The Counseling Psychology Research Center at the University of Maryland is conducting a study about the experiences of mothers who are raising a child 6-13 years old who has Attention Deficit Disorder. They have asked for my help in getting the word out. Their aim in doing this study is to develop new interventions that […]
Impulse and ADHD
ADDers are prone to impulsive behavior – acting without thinking. But being impulsive is more about behavior, it’s about thinking and judgement too. Have you ever said something impulsively and then wished you could take it back? I know I have. Never ask someone when they are due if you don’t know for a fact […]
ADHD and Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness is sort of a hallmark of ADHD, don’t you think? That and an inability to focus are the things people most often associate with it. So how come we’re so forgetful? Well, there are a few reasons. First, our problems with Executive Function can add to our difficulty remembering the things we are supposed […]
Executive Function
When you get a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (in any of it’s forms) you might also find out that you have poor executive functioning. Executive function refers to the brain’s ability to manage more than one thing at a time. Think of yourself as a large company with many functions and departments. Your brain […]
ADHD: The Basics
There are always people newly diagnosed with ADHD who have questions about what it is, so I thought a little ADD 101 was in order. ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder – which one is it? Many years ago when Attention Deficit Disorder was first being recognized, it was thought that there were two kinds: ADD […]
ADD Moms Lifeskills Planner
It’s here! It’s finally here! For years I’ve searched for the perfect planner that would help me keep my life in order. I never found anything that worked as well as I wanted, so I decided to make my own. And now it’s here – my Lifeskills Planner – tailored to the needs of ADD […]