The alleles of the genes behind the genetic component of ADHD are unknown. The Gene It is an interesting question but even associating a gene or allele mutation with development of ADHD symptoms or
Month: February 2016
Are all people with ADHD know-it-all “walking encyclopedias”?
Have you wondered about those folks that give off the aura of being a know-it-all walking encyclopedia? Do I mean the eletro-magnetic radiation around the sun seen during eclipses known as the
Having trouble starting things.
There are a couple of things that may be contributing to the lack of “self-activation”. Problems with “Executive Functioning” or being able to think of what to do or how
Can you have ADHD and also be a quiet kid?
Yes, you can have ADHD and be a quiet kid. I was quiet and thought you had to be hyper to be ADHD. This delayed me getting diagnosed until I was an adult. Sometimes people call non-hyperactive
What causes ADHD #1
We do not know what causes ADD/ADHD. Hopefully we’ll know soon. If there is something that claims it is the cause check the references. We do know some things about what causes the sympto
Why is ADHD called a disorder?
It’s considered a disorder because of the last D. It is a measurable impairment of executive function and working memory. I consider it a neutral Superpower where depending on the situati
Impostor Syndrome
Impostor Syndrome has feelings of being incompetent or a fraud. There is a fear of being “found out”. It feels like you are always looking up to a goal that is always out of reach.
Why do some people only work well under pressure
a common characteristic of the ADHD brain “In an emergency or a situation which calls for focused action, my brain works with crystal clear focus effortlessly.” For an answer with a neu
How to stick to boring tasks.
For me sticking with something to completion and not jumping to greener pastures is about creating the situation and motivation where the hyper-focus superpower is evoked. 1. Identify the goal and
ADHD and What you should be doing now?
You’re already doing what you need to do. Find out what it is and refine it. Find out what you truly want to do and do it. That’s what I do when I coach people with adult ADHD. You see