Is ADHD Learned?
More questions from my Facebook friends: Kelly asked: a popular therapist in the area believes that ADHD can be a learned behavior – is that true? And then Molly added: I’ve read articles about how today’s technology is “creating” a generation of children with attentional issues… maybe that’s what that therapist meant.. So what about […]
ADD in the Family
The other day on Facebook, I asked my friends for some ideas of what to write about in this blog. If you’ve got ideas, please leave a comment and let me know. It’s hard thinking up what to write every day! I got a lot of good ideas, including this one from Tamara Clay Wilson: […]
That Negative Voice
You know, as ADDers, we tend to struggle with our self esteem. It’s hard not to when you face the kinds of challenges we face on a daily basis. I think many of us live with a negative voice running through our head, evaluating everything we do or say and pointing out our mistakes and […]
Irlen Syndrome: My Thoughts
After posting about Irlen Syndrome the other day, I wanted to do some further research and give you my thoughts. Keep in mind I am not a medical professional, so I am speaking from my own experiences. I did some further research on Irlen Syndrome and found that there are differing opinions on whether or […]
Irlen Syndrome
I had never heard of Irlen Syndrome until a few days ago when a woman named Amy Lombardo contacted me with some information. Amy tells me that many children who have ADHD and reading problems may be affected by Irlen Syndrome and that it is a condition that medical professionals and educators are largely unaware […]
5 Simple Things
Living life with ADHD can be hard at times, but hey, life can be hard for anyone, ADD or not. You can take medication to manage your ADHD, hire a coach or see a therapist, or you can just try to get along the best you can. Here are 5 simple things that can help […]