ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition often associated with boys, but emerging research and clinical data reveal that this perspective is misleading. Many young girls are suffering from ADHD but are not receiving appropriate diagnoses, thereby missing out on vital treatments. The causes for this are varied, and there is no single cause. But because expert estimate that ADHD is equally as prevalent in women as it is in men, despite women representing less than…

Parenting is a roller-coaster ride, filled with its own unique blend of joys, challenges, heartache, and triumphs. As parents, we’re tasked with a mammoth responsibility, to shape the young minds of our children. When your child is diagnosed with ADHD and struggles with executive function disorder, the ride can feel somewhat steeper. But remember, it’s not about the steepness of the ride, but how we navigate it. ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and executive function disorder often…

Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder, typically referred to as “ADHD,” is a common mental health challenge that affects many children and adults. It is also one of the least understood. Most knowledge people have about ADHD comes from word of mouth and the way people talk about the condition, and that has led to many myths and confusions over what ADHD actually is and how it affects people. As therapists that help children that are struggling with…

One of the most common misconceptions about ADHD is that it is a condition that mostly – or only – affects boys. Girls are *equally* as prone to ADHD as boys are, but their ADHD diagnosis is often overlooked or mistaken for other issues. One of the many reasons for this is that ADHD in girls and young women may manifest itself differently, which means that the symptoms that people look for with their ADHD…

Within the field of psychotherapy, researchers and psychologists are often looking for ways to better categorize and explain both childhood and adult mental health struggles. Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, was once a common mental health condition along with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD. ADD used to be one of the most common neuroatypical childhood conditions. Now, it is hardly mentioned. What happened to ADD? The Recent History of ADD Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) had…

ADHD is a lifelong condition. But it is manageable. Through medication, behavioral intervention, therapy, and other treatments, your child can – and often will – lead a long, healthy, productive and happy life. But there are speedbumps along that journey, and while often there is a focus on the child with ADHD, it is often the parents that need support. This is where ADHD coaching for parents can help. What is ADHD Coaching for Parents?…