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7 Tips for Dealing with Distractions for Adults with ADHD
Distractibility is a big issue for people with ADHD. They don't have enough activity in the area of the brain that controls attention, said Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, a psychologist, author and ADHD expert. That means you have a harder time filtering out things you don't need to focus on. "So a kid dropping a pencil in class pulls at attention just as much as the teacher announcing the next test." The ADHD brain also is constantly scanning for more stimulating things, said Dana Rayburn, a certified ADHD coach who leads private and group ADHD coaching programs. So often anything…
How to Handle Adult Bullying
Learn to recognize adult bullying -- especially in the workplace -- and learn what to do to make it stop.
Why ADHD in Girls Is Often Overlooked
Are we neglecting our distracted daughters? Studies show that ADHD symptoms are not only commonly missed in girls, they are too often called laziness or ditziness, and may lead to a lifetime of sel…
Why ADHD Isn’t Due to Bad Parenting
A large study provides evidence that the brains of people with ADHD really are different, and attention and behavior problems are linked
Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD
French children don't need medications to control their behavior.
How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD
Some experts say the normal effects of severe adversity may be misdiagnosed as ADHD.
Can Adults Get a Different Kind of ADHD?
New studies raise questions about whether attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults is distinct from the condition diagnosed in children.
Anger Management For Kids: Tips For Dealing With Explosive Children
Most parents are equipped to get through the inevitable tantrums and meltdowns of little kids. As children grow they gain patience, develop more skills, learn problem solving and then low and behold t...
3 tips to help those with ADHD be better parents, partners
In a funny parody video, a family raps about adult ADHD. But humor aside, what advice can an expert offer parents who have the condition?
Parenting a Child With ADHD: Learn Effective Strategies
Get tips on how to handle the challenges of parenting a child with ADHD. Read about the impact of medication, therapy, dietary changes, exercise, and alternative therapy on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
How Oppositional Defiant Disorder is Related to ADHD
A mental health counselor and board-certified ADHD coach explains the correlation between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.
This Is What It's Like To Have ADHD In Your Twenties
"My ADHD makes me impulsive, so I'm likely to choose short-term enjoyment instead of acting responsibly."
Ten Ways to be Happier When You Live/Love Someone Diagnosed With ADHD
This article is very personal to me, as it’s entirely based on what I’ve learned from the past five years being married to someone without…
How to Stay Focused with Inattentive Adult ADHD
As an adult with inattentive ADD, I jump-start my day and find focus with these trusty tricks.
What You Need to Know About Adult ADHD
Many people think attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a childhood problem. In reality, people have it for life. Learn more about adult ADHD.
Quiz: What's Up With Your ADHD Kid's Behavior?
Is your ADHD kid unable to sit still? Do they have problems focusing? Take this quiz to learn how to help motivate them.
How Friendships Change When You Become an Adult
What Babies Understand About Adult Sadness
Babies may show greater empathy toward adults who overtly show sadness, a study suggests, but the little ones also recognize sadness in people who keep a stiff upper lip.
How families can help their kids with 'adulting'
Young people say becoming an adult is less about age than financial milestones. What parents can do to prepare their children.
