Have you ever wondered why your ADHD child acts like the energizer rabbit? Well, so do the researchers. "We don't know whether they do it to help or because they are anxious, or whether it is helping," Interesting but inconclusive article read on to learn more
MONDAY, Feb. 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Students who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often get into trouble for fidgeting in the classroom, but that fidgeting may help them learn, new research suggests.
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Join Kate, a real ADHD mom, as she ruminates over her visit at her parents house for Christmas.
I write this today as a 44 year old woman visiting her parents' house for Christmas. You wouldn't think these feelings would arise at this point in my life, but they do. Every time.
I have no desire, at this point in my life, for my parents to come to the realization that some of my behavior (both past and present) is, and was a result of ADHD, not incompetence, laziness or foolishness (this is...
Join Kate, a real life ADHD mom, as she announces her New Year's resolution. Bring it on Kate!
"I recently learned that social skills is one of those things we ADHD adults can have difficulty with. When I think about whether or not this applies to me, I see that it does. So based on that, here is my New Year's resolution. I can do this!
New Years Resolution 2016
I resolve to listen to actually listen when people are talking- not listen to respond listen to hear and understand. I resolve to stop...
Join Kate, a real-life ADHD mom, as she explains her resolution to be a better listener...
Last week I resolved to be a better listener. I reviewed all the rules smile, nod, look the person in the eye, murmur,"Umhmm," once in a while, etc OKAY! I can do this!
Well friends, I really CAN do all that. I can smile and nod and APPEAR to be listening to you, but my darn brain resists actual listening like Luke resists the dark side.
Here's what's really going on inside my head while you are talking...