ADHD AWARENESS

October is ADHD Awareness Month. That’s a whole month devoted to sharing reliable information about ADHD based on science and peer-reviewed research. ADHD awareness is not just for the month October, of course. As people living with ADHD, or working with those with ADHD, w e have the opportunity to be leaders in our local and

online

WHERE CAN I FIND RELIABLE ADHD INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Reliable information about ADHD can be found at the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Resource Center on ADHD. CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD), ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) and ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) are good resources for next steps, as is the

International

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP ISSUES WHEN ONE Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships, including The ADHD Effect on Marriage (rev. 2020). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult

relationships.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TAKING ADHD There are two types of disadvantages of the mediations used to treat ADHD. The first type of problem is that these medications can cause unwanted side effects such as insomnia, appetite loss or nausea.But for most patients, these side effects can be controlled by reducing the dose or changing medications.. The second type of problem applies to the stimulant medications, which are addictive ARE THERE SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN IMPROVE ADHD SYMPTOMS A number of single nutrients have been tried to treat ADHD but apart from the omega 3 fatty acids, this approach has been largely unsuccessful. Research that combines minerals and vitamins at higher doses has been shown to be more powerful at managing ADHD symptoms in the long term than any single nutrients alone. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISCLOSING AT Hans van de Velde, entrepreneur and employer since 1989 and coach since 1998, has ADHD and dyslexia himself.As a volunteer he is active in the Dutch association for people with ADHD etc. and member of the board of ADHD Europe. He started the foundation ‘European Brains @ Work’ that helps employers to make more profit with the 10% of their employees that have a special brain like ADHD WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADHD AND EMOTIONAL Emotional impulsiveness refers to the expression of provoked emotional reactions to events more quickly than is the case in typical people. Being impatient, having a low frustration tolerance, being easily excitable or emotionally aroused, expressing more forceful primary emotions when provoked, quickness to anger, and other impulsive emotional reactions illustrate this deficit in emotion WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN ADHD BETWEEN MALES AND FEMALES Certain aspects of ADHD – such as rates of diagnosis and treatment, presentation or “type,” and rates of co-existing depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders – seem to diverge along gender lines in ways similar to other psychiatric diagnoses. Although, again, the reasons behind these differences are layered and confusing. For instance, women and girls with ADHD tend to have a WHY ARE THERE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH ADHD IN THE PRISON Imagine being misunderstood for your whole life, only popular when you’re silly, totally disenfranchised with school, out of work, you find drinking to excess, or taking illegal drugs make you feel ‘normal’ and you find you can do “normal things.” You are now starting to figure out why so many people with ADHD are in prison. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADHD AND OBESITY / EATING Several mechanisms have been suggested to account for this association including shared genetic transmission, dysregulation of dopamine, mood lability, psychiatric comorbidities, and low participation in physical activity, impulsivity, inattention, and poor eating habits.It was found that both children and adults with ADHD consume less healthy foods (such as vegetables, fruits, and dairy

ADHD AWARENESS

October is ADHD Awareness Month. That’s a whole month devoted to sharing reliable information about ADHD based on science and peer-reviewed research. ADHD awareness is not just for the month October, of course. As people living with ADHD, or working with those with ADHD, w e have the opportunity to be leaders in our local and

online

WHERE CAN I FIND RELIABLE ADHD INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Reliable information about ADHD can be found at the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Resource Center on ADHD. CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD), ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) and ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) are good resources for next steps, as is the

International

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP ISSUES WHEN ONE Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships, including The ADHD Effect on Marriage (rev. 2020). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult

relationships.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TAKING ADHD There are two types of disadvantages of the mediations used to treat ADHD. The first type of problem is that these medications can cause unwanted side effects such as insomnia, appetite loss or nausea.But for most patients, these side effects can be controlled by reducing the dose or changing medications.. The second type of problem applies to the stimulant medications, which are addictive ARE THERE SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN IMPROVE ADHD SYMPTOMS A number of single nutrients have been tried to treat ADHD but apart from the omega 3 fatty acids, this approach has been largely unsuccessful. Research that combines minerals and vitamins at higher doses has been shown to be more powerful at managing ADHD symptoms in the long term than any single nutrients alone. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISCLOSING AT Hans van de Velde, entrepreneur and employer since 1989 and coach since 1998, has ADHD and dyslexia himself.As a volunteer he is active in the Dutch association for people with ADHD etc. and member of the board of ADHD Europe. He started the foundation ‘European Brains @ Work’ that helps employers to make more profit with the 10% of their employees that have a special brain like ADHD WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADHD AND EMOTIONAL Emotional impulsiveness refers to the expression of provoked emotional reactions to events more quickly than is the case in typical people. Being impatient, having a low frustration tolerance, being easily excitable or emotionally aroused, expressing more forceful primary emotions when provoked, quickness to anger, and other impulsive emotional reactions illustrate this deficit in emotion WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN ADHD BETWEEN MALES AND FEMALES Certain aspects of ADHD – such as rates of diagnosis and treatment, presentation or “type,” and rates of co-existing depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders – seem to diverge along gender lines in ways similar to other psychiatric diagnoses. Although, again, the reasons behind these differences are layered and confusing. For instance, women and girls with ADHD tend to have a WHY ARE THERE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH ADHD IN THE PRISON Imagine being misunderstood for your whole life, only popular when you’re silly, totally disenfranchised with school, out of work, you find drinking to excess, or taking illegal drugs make you feel ‘normal’ and you find you can do “normal things.” You are now starting to figure out why so many people with ADHD are in prison. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADHD AND OBESITY / EATING Several mechanisms have been suggested to account for this association including shared genetic transmission, dysregulation of dopamine, mood lability, psychiatric comorbidities, and low participation in physical activity, impulsivity, inattention, and poor eating habits.It was found that both children and adults with ADHD consume less healthy foods (such as vegetables, fruits, and dairy

ADHD AWARENESS

October is ADHD Awareness Month. That’s a whole month devoted to sharing reliable information about ADHD based on science and peer-reviewed research. ADHD awareness is not just for the month October, of course. As people living with ADHD, or working with those with ADHD, w e have the opportunity to be leaders in our local and

online

7 FACTS ABOUT ADHD

Among adults, the Harvard/NIMH National Comorbidity Survey Replication found 4.4% percent of adults, ages 18-44 in the United States, experience symptoms and some disability. ADHD, AD/HD, and ADD all refer to the same disorder. The only difference is that some WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISCLOSING AT Hans van de Velde, entrepreneur and employer since 1989 and coach since 1998, has ADHD and dyslexia himself.As a volunteer he is active in the Dutch association for people with ADHD etc. and member of the board of ADHD Europe. He started the foundation ‘European Brains @ Work’ that helps employers to make more profit with the 10% of their employees that have a special brain like ADHD ARE THERE SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN IMPROVE ADHD SYMPTOMS A number of single nutrients have been tried to treat ADHD but apart from the omega 3 fatty acids, this approach has been largely unsuccessful. Research that combines minerals and vitamins at higher doses has been shown to be more powerful at managing ADHD symptoms in the long term than any single nutrients alone. WHAT DOES A COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT PLAN FOR ADULTS WITH ADHD is not caused by psychological problems or bad parenting, and talking to a therapist won’t change the brain wiring that causes ADHD. But living with the additional struggles that come with ADHD, especially if it wasn’t diagnosed until adulthood, can affect how someone sees themselves, interacts with others, and handles the demands in their life. HOW ARE ADHD AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING RELATED? Thomas E. Brown earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Yale University and served on the Yale faculty for 25 years. He is now Director of the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders in Manhattan Beach, CA, is an elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and has published numerous articles and six

books on ADHD.

WHAT DOES A COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT PLAN FOR CHILDREN WITH Any comprehensive plan should include a full explanation of the condition and the available treatments in understandable terms. After diagnosis by a specialist, a comprehensive treatment plan should include a full explanation of the condition and the available treatments in understandable terms, together with an assessment of any other problems for learning and behavioural and emotional life ISN’T ADHD JUST AN EXCUSE FOR LAZINESS? Thomas E. Brown earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology at Yale University and served on the Yale faculty for 25 years. He is now Director of the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders in Manhattan Beach, CA, is an elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and has published numerous articles and six

books on ADHD.

MYTH: PEOPLE WITH ADHD JUST CAN’T CONCENTRATE Fact: Individuals with ADHD can concentrate when they are interested in or intrigued by what they are doing. By ADHD Coaches Organization, Inc. We’re sure you’ve heard the jokes, or have seen the memes, relating ADHD to a verbal outburst: “Hey, look! A squirrel!” In Disney’s 2009 animated movie Up, a dog named Dug is Continue reading "Myth: People with ADHD just can’t concentrate" MYTH: EVERYONE HAS A LITTLE ADHD ADHD is a brain-based, often chronic, lifelong syndrome. It gets in the way of the smooth operation of self-regulatory functions of the brain. Ongoing neurological studies find many differences in the ADHD brain. The structure, volume, chemical activity and communication pathways in the brains of people with ADHD are different than those

without.

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