ADHD and Hypersensitivity
People with ADHD are often hypersensitive to stimulation in the environment. Here is why and how you can manage it.
Helping Sensitive Kids on the Fourth of July
July Fourth can cause sensory overload for kids with ADHD. Here are tips for helping them enjoy the fun without being overwhelmed.
Unbearable Sensations: Life with Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory processing disorder, an ADHD comorbidity, leaves sufferers overwhelmed by sensory stimulation and makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks..
ADHD and Sound Stimulation: A Good Noise, Bad Noise Story
Individuals with ADHD often report being very sensitive to all sorts of stimuli in the environment, especially noise. They can experience large swings of over-stimulation followed by periods of emotional and physical depletion. Research is now beginning to uncover the source of this phenomenon and suggest how it can be controlled and harnessed for positive effect.
Highly Sensitive and ADHD
Often, people with ADHD are also highly sensitive to environmental stimuli. They may have a disproportionate reaction to sounds, smells, tactile sensations or certain visual stimuli. There are many benefits to high sensitivity, but the extra sensory load that accompanies this trait can be overwhelming if it is not understood and managed.