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 stuff but
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ADHD Hacks #1
I was off medication and after a slow decline and now I’m back on it. I heardfrom Dr. Harry Svec (The ADHD Fix) say on a podcast that the ADHDer starts to do well on meds and around 18 months
ADHD and Math Class
You say “focus in math” so I think you are talking about in class. It’s hard to corral the attention to “low novelty” things. So, one way is to find novelty. It can be
Tutoring an ADHD Student.
I believe you’ll be able to tap into his ADHD superpowers. Look for the energy and enthusiasm. Have him be aware of how he organizes information in his brain. Does he think of the situation w
Natural Remedies for ADHD management.
Yes, there are “natural” tools to manage ADHD. Medication is very effective in managing ADHD and should be used with other management methods. Dr. Ned Hallowell’s great quote is &
Procrastination! Ways to be more productive.
ADHDers procrastinate just like everyone else. ADHD can make it harder to stop procrastination. I find this helpful for my ADHD enhanced procrastination. ADD Crusher – Alternative ADD Treatme
How to control Hyperfocus
I have found that I can get into a mode of hyper-focus by gently “corralling” my brain. I consider it is a passive form of control but it takes work and preparation. For me it is about
Why are ADHDers great one moment and stumble the next?
One of the biggest things ADHDers are known for is being “on” or “off” with no in between. Just like any true superpower the ADHD Superpower has a weakness and that is incon
Can ADHDer’s be High Level Thinkers?
I like to think about the stars and classical music. I’m pretty good at it having a Masters in Aerospace Engineering and having played oboe at the state and regional level. I also like monste
Successful, Intelligent and ADHD, is this possible?
You are successful because you’re intelligent. ADHD is not a learning disability, your brain works differently. The disorder shows up as impairment of specific cognitive functions like workin