Procrastination is one of those areas that can be extremely frustrating to a person with ADHD. You know how to do the task, you want to get it done, and yet you seem to hit a wall every time. You may wonder, “What continually keeps me from starting?”
Or perhaps you observe this with your child. You may think, “My child is so bright, and yet he avoids doing anything - even activities he enjoys!”
Procrastination is usually attributed to one’s personality or situation.
According to Very Well Health, “ADHD stimming, or self-stimulatory behavior, is when a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) repeats certain movements or sounds. The reasons for stimming may vary depending on the person and their environment.
Stimming becomes troublesome when it begins disrupting everyday functioning or results in self-harm or injury. Coping with stimming may involve medication, teaching self-control techniques, and changing the person’s environmental...
A recent article published in Medical News Today reviews the best jobs for people with ADHD.
“Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comes with numerous characteristics that may make some jobs more suitable for individuals than others. For example, people with the condition could seek out high energy, creative, and flexible roles. There are many career paths they could follow, but suitable examples of jobs may include entrepreneurs, police officers, and teachers.”
Remember once you...
A new study suggests that dogs indeed can develop ADHD as well as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Research conducted in Helsinki, Finland, finds that, “The domestic dog can spontaneously manifest high hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention which are components of human ADHD. Therefore, a better understanding of demographic, environmental and behavioral factors influencing canine hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention could benefit both humans and dogs.”
In a press release, the...
