Most articles written about ADHD often lump the three subtypes together, giving a fairly "one size fits all" perspective on how ADHD affects individuals. But in my work helping adults and families with ADHD, I see some very distinct differences in how people with the different subtypes are challenged in daily life activities.
First, a... Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated, 20.8% of all adults (45.3 million people) smoke cigarettes in the United States. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States,1 accounting for approximately 1 of every 5 deaths (438,000 people) each year
It's no mystery that... Read more
I'm often asked if there are alternative, non-medication related ways to treat their or their child's ADHD. There are a small percentage of individuals with ADHD that do not respond to stimulant medications. Others might find that the side effects are unacceptable.
Unfortunately, there has been little research to show that nontraditional,... Read more
Do you remember the worst Christmas or Chanukah gift you ever received as a child? I do. It was a giant, metal, realistic looking stove that had a real door that opened and little pots and pans, a spoon and a spatula. I must have been all of seven years old or so, and when I pulled it out of the box, I nearly burst into tears. At that time in my... Read more
Here we go again. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you're an adult with ADHD, chances are you haven't begun your to-do list, let alone pull together a plan for celebrating the holiday. If you're lucky- real lucky- you've been invited to someone's home and all you have to do is bring a dish to pass (which in itself, can be... Read more
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