ADD

Making and Keeping Appointments

by Brenda on February 1, 2012

I have a busy week this week. Today I had to take the dog to the vet, tomorrow I get my hair cut, and on Wednesday I get my teeth cleaned. Now you know how we ADDers are about appointments. Getting your teeth cleaned, for instance, is usually every 6 months. That means that you [...]

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Study for Mothers of Children with ADHD

by Brenda on January 3, 2012

The Counseling Psychology Research Center at the University of Maryland is conducting a study about the experiences of mothers who are raising a child 6-13 years old who has Attention Deficit Disorder. They have asked for my help in getting the word out. Their aim in doing this study is to develop new interventions that [...]

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Impulse and ADHD

by Brenda on November 21, 2011

ADDers are prone to impulsive behavior – acting without thinking. But being impulsive is more about behavior, it’s about thinking and judgement too. Have you ever said something impulsively and then wished you could take it back? I know I have. Never ask someone when they are due if you don’t know for a fact [...]

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ADHD and Forgetfulness

by Brenda on November 20, 2011

Forgetfulness is sort of a hallmark of ADHD, don’t you think? That and an inability to focus are the things people most often associate with it. So how come we’re so forgetful? Well, there are a few reasons. First, our problems with Executive Function can add to our difficulty remembering the things we are supposed [...]

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Executive Function

by Brenda on November 19, 2011

When you get a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (in any of it’s forms) you might also find out that you have poor executive functioning. Executive function refers to the brain’s ability to manage more than one thing at a time. Think of yourself as a large company with many functions and departments. Your brain [...]

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