ADHD

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?…