Most people are neurologically equipped to determine what’s important and get motivated to do it, even when it doesn’t interest them. Then there are the rest of us, who have attention deficit — ADHD or ADD — and the brain that goes along with it. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a confusing, contradictory, inconsistent, and frustrating condition. It is overwhelming to people who live with it every day. The diagnostic criteria that have been used for the last 40 yea

Coronavirus is scary for all of us. For children with comorbid anxiety disorder, school closures and health threats are downright paralyzing. Here are 11 expert tips for talking to your child about COVID-19, navigating the next few weeks at home together, and living with the constant hum of uncertainty in an ADHD household. The last week has felt like one long news ticker — spiraling coverage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), compounded by a steady stream of school closure

Entrepreneurs and business leaders with ADHD are among the most creative and resourceful. Here, five top executives share how they transformed a deficit into an asset to their careers. A student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), three with learning disabilities, and one with both conditions seemed to be heading nowhere — fast. A teacher hurled an eraser at one of them, and asked, “Time passes, will you?” Another graduated at the bottom of his high school c

With sports stars like Terry Bradshaw and Pete Rose leading the way, these rising athletes have stepped forward to share their personal journeys with ADHD. Learn how an #NBA player and an Olympic women’s hockey medalist have transformed symptoms into assets. Michael Phelps is not alone. A surprising number of professional athletes have attention deficit disorder (ADHD). In fact, an estimated eight to ten percent of all pro athletes have the condition, as compared to four to f

Counterintuitive as it sounds, many ADHD organization challenges stem from perfectionism — the common, learned belief that things must be done impeccably. It’s an impossible standard that leaves many of us with cluttered homes, out-of-control finances, and exhausting schedules. These 16 organization rules can help change the tide. De-clutter and organize your life. It sounds straightforward, right? In reality, it is a key step in reaching bigger, better goals. So why do so ma

The best #ADHD remedies adopt a multimodal approach — combining different, complementary interventions that work together to reduce symptoms. Your ideal combination may include medication, diet, exercise, behavioral therapy, supplements, CBT, working with a coach, or joining an ADHD or #ADD support group. VIEW GUIDE HERE

Eight straightforward steps — from requesting a school evaluation to monitoring accommodations — to help parents develop the best IEP or 504 Plan possible for kids with ADHD. How to Get an IEP or 504 Plan for ADHD The process of securing academic accommodations for your child with attention deficit disorder (#ADHD or #ADD) can be confusing — and intimidating. Follow these eight steps to take the hassle out of requesting and establishing an IEP or 504 Plan for ADHD. 1. Get an

What are the healthiest foods and supplements for an ADHD brain? Studies show that a high-protein, low-sugar, no-additive ADHD diet combined with supplements like fish oil and zinc can help keep symptoms in check. Learn how to get smart about nutrition here. Health, food, and nutrition can make a significant difference in the lives of both children and adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have used nutritional interventions for hundreds of patients with ADHD during the

Anxiety in children with ADHD sometimes rears its head in angry, oppositional outbursts. Kids who feel ashamed or disadvantaged sometimes lash out — and push away the people who can help them the most. Here is an important reminder to parents about the interplay between ADHD and anxiety, and the ways in which better understanding can unlock healing. The overlap between ADHD and anxiety is well established. According to one study1, a quarter of children and teens with ADHD als