I was 41 years old when I discovered, quite serendipitously, that I had adult ADHD. Before then, I had no idea why I was disorganized, distracted and had difficulty concentrating. My story is a common one, in that I didn't learn of my ADHD diagnosis until my own daughter was diagnosed with the disorder. At the time, I had no idea how to help my... Read more
Many parents of children with ADHD will report that they'd taken their child to the ER more times than they care to remember. New studies coming out are now showing a correlation between early injuries and later diagnosis of ADHD.
One such study recently published in The British Medical Journal details how children who sustained injuries... Read more
In my previous SharePost, "Children with ADHD and Marital Stress", I discussed how raising a child with ADHD or other special challenges puts a strain in even the most stable of marriages. Recent studies show that such marriages are at a higher risk of ending in divorce.
All relationships and marriages require diligent work and open... Read more
Parenting, as most if not all parents know, is difficult even in the best of circumstances. There is no way to warn a young couple just how stressful adding a new family member can be. In the early years, there is the around-the-clock parenting that is physically wearing: feeding, diapering, soothing, rocking and making sure all of the baby's... Read more
It's always nice when a celebrity with ADHD is willing to acknowledge it and even better, when they make an effort to educate people about ADHD. Last week, it was announced that actor and comedian Howie Mandel is raising awareness of adult ADHD through the national multimedia public service announcement campaign, called "Adult ADHD Is... Read more
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