Kaori is 42 years old and is Japanese. She was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 35, She currently lives in Japan and is discouraged by the lack of information and resources for adults with ADHD in her country.
Kaori has been searching for an explanation of what has caused her differences and her struggles since she was 19. It was... Read more
What Happens at an ADDA Conference?
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ADDA Conference in Minneapolis, MN. I am sure some of you wonder exactly what happens during a conference like this. You might have questions as to whether this is something you should attend, as someone living with ADHD, or if it is mostly for... Read more
Friendships are important in our lives. They provide us with a sense of well-being and a sense of belonging. But for many adults with ADHD, maintaining friendships is rough. Impulsive speaking can result in interrupting others while talking or saying something offensive without meaning to. Social situations can be more work than fun and avoiding... Read more
The three major symptoms of ADHD: hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattention can create many problems in people's lives. They can interfere with relationships, school and work. But there are also many positive characteristics of adult ADD/ADHD.
Hyperactivity is most often described as "feeling as if driven by a... Read more
Dr. Ned Hallowell is the founder of The Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health, located in Sudbury, Mass. He has written numerous books relating to ADHD, including co-authoring with Dr. John Ratey: Driven to Distraction, Answers to Distractions and Delivered from Distraction.
Dr. Hallowell is an expert on ADHD... Read more
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