The end of summer is a mixed bag for most. Kids are sad to let go of leisure, stress-free days. Parents are wary of what yet another school year will bring but also welcome a quiet, peaceful house.
Children with ADHD traditionally have a tough time transitioning, whether it's from play time to bedtime, moving from classroom to classroom... Read more
Do you remember when you or your child was first diagnosed with ADHD? Were you surprised by the diagnosis? Did the words sting you ears and burn your tongue? Or were you actually relieved, knowing that there was finally an understandable reason for the hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or distractibility?
For many, getting the diagnosis... Read more
In my earlier Share Post titled ADHD and Hypersensitivities, I described the difficulties both children and adults often have with sensory overload in the areas of sound, touch, sight, etc. Little is written about this common ADHD related problem and most with ADHD are unaware just how common it is. This often leads to frustration for children,... Read more
Today I dropped off my twenty year old daughter, who has ADHD and a variety of challenging disabilities, to the camp bus stop here in southeast Michigan. She'll be away for 23 days and 3 ½ hours, which equate to 555 1/2 hours (but who's counting?). This is her fifth year attending the special needs program that our wonderful, local... Read more
In last week's Share Post, I wrote about why vacations and free time can be torture for those of us with ADHD. After all, children and adults alike need structure in order to be as productive and organized as possible. Without that day planner, school or work routine, etc., we often find ourselves troubled with where to start, what to start and... Read more
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