The Daily Groove: Learning to Love Routines When You Have ADHD
2 Mar 2018

The Daily Groove: Learning to Love Routines When You Have ADHD

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You have ADHD and your life seems chaotic and disorganized. You want to add more structure to your daily activities. You need to approach it carefully. Making changes that are too big or complicated, or tackling too much at one time generally won’t work. If you add structure in small steps, you won’t always get it 100 percent right, but you’ll probably be better off than you were before. We offer tips to help you create a daily routine that will give your life structure without being burdensome.

“Mirror, Mirror” – Finding the Special Gifts of ADHD
6 May 2017

“Mirror, Mirror” – Finding the Special Gifts of ADHD

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Much of what we hear about ADHD and ADD has to do with its negative impacts – the affected individual’s difficulty focusing, paying attention, or controlling impulses. However, being diagnosed with ADHD does not have to be bad news. Each symptom has both a negative and a positive aspect. Identifying and using these “mirror traits” can help you reach your full potential.

Becoming a Better Listener When You Have ADHD
22 Apr 2017

Becoming a Better Listener When You Have ADHD

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For adults with ADHD, listening can be a challenge. Inattention and being easily distracted are two of the symptoms of ADHD that make focusing on a conversation or a lecture doubly difficult. Simple strategies, combined with practice and greater awareness, can help you improve your listening skills.

Diet and ADHD
8 Apr 2017

Diet and ADHD

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While there hasn’t been a great deal of conclusive research on diets that improve ADHD symptoms, there are some foods you can eat which are good for the brain and could help make your symptoms better. A healthful diet may reduce symptoms of ADHD by reducing exposure to artificial colors and additives and improving intake of omega-3 fats and micronutrients.

Getting Better Sleep with ADHD
31 Mar 2017

Getting Better Sleep with ADHD

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Recent research has linked ADHD to a variety of sleep problems in children. There are a number of simple steps you can take to help your ADHD child create better sleep patterns. By working with your child and your child’s physician, you can create a sound sleep environment to help your child get the sleep they need to succeed with ADHD.

Driving While Distracted: Tips for Teen Drivers with ADHD
5 Feb 2017

Driving While Distracted: Tips for Teen Drivers with ADHD

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The National Safety Council notes that half of all teens will be involved in a car crash before graduating from high school. The primary cause: inexperience. Teen drivers with ADD, ADHD or similar learning challenges face even greater risks and need to develop driving habits that will help keep focused while on the road and out of harm’s way.

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