I want one! Bouncy Bands These are used in schools. It provides some resistance for a bouncing foot. Genius! http://bouncybands.com/ Why I think it’s genius? It allows the rhythmic moti
Month: February 2016
Navigating life using intuition
Life is full of emotions. Understanding how you feel and how to navigate through the ever changing emotional landscape is vital. Emotions Help Us Navigate Dr. Alan Watkins presents a new way to v
Can’t sleep? Then get to work!
I don’t think drugging or forcing yourself to sleep regular hours is productive. Sleep therapists are starting to think so too. Sleep http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/he
Career changes and employment issues happen.
Employment can be challenging. Many ADHDers change jobs every 9 to 18 months. This can be because the novelty and challenge has worn off. Employment Turning towards challenge can provide the n
The unofficial and funniest ADHD test.
Rick Green, of Totally ADD, has posted the funniest ADHD test I’ve ever seen. The Funniest ADHD Test The Unofficial Test for ADHD Adults I think this video is genius because it includes qu
External scaffolding to stay on track
I was diagnosed as an adult fifteen years ago. For me, scaffolding for my traits, medication, exercise and education has worked. Not too trendy but I do what works for me. Tried the trendy st
Procrastination or distraction?
Everyone procrastinates…ADHD’ers procrastinate in the same way as everyone else but there is also something else going on. Procrastination from getting off-task by a distraction or av
Can ADHD students do better in higher level courses?
Probably…maybe. As an adult with ADHD, I usually found the challenge and amount of information very engaging in higher level and graduate courses. Doing well was easier but I didn’t
Is brain fog a symptom of ADHD?
“Brain fog” is a symptom, an outward sign of something going on. The source might be ADHD. When ADHDers are taking the right meds sometimes they report the “brain fog” or
Why deny ADHD as a valid condition?
Some doctors don’t think the diagnosis of ADHD is valid. Why? There can be many reasons: Maybe they want to sell lots of books? Everyone can appear distracted or hyperactive at times so t