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Monday, October, 13, 2008

Terry Matlen, ACSW's SharePosts Relating to: "Symptoms"

ADHD at the Bike Shop: Looking in the Mirror

Last week I had a very unusual experience on a very typical kind of day. The sun was out; the spring air stirred a re-birth of my senses which had been deadened by six long months of one of Michigan's worst winters in history.   If I hadn't had ADHD myself or a deep understanding of ADHD in general, then I probably would have thought I was... Read moreChevron

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The Many Faces of ADHD: Betty, a Grandmother

She was a dancer, a dancing instructor, an art teacher and active her whole life in various community charities. Her warm smile, good sense of humor, sensitivity and a deep interest in others, made her popular amongst her peer group, from her elementary school days to the present time.   But what Betty won't share with her friends, is the... Read moreChevron

ADHD in the Elderly

When I was interviewing Betty for my article, "The Many Faces of ADHD - ADHD at 85: Betty's Profile", I did some research on ADHD and the elderly and was shocked when I found virtually nothing on the topic; just a few short informal articles.   As our population ages, so will those currently being treated for ADHD- our children, teens... Read moreChevron

The Many Faces of ADHD - Ariane's Profile

This is a courageous story of a woman named Ariane Benefit who is an organizing and ADD expert, coach, and author based in the NYC area. I first met her a couple years ago via her very popular organizing blog, Neat and Simple Living. I was so impressed with her insightful writing about overcoming disorganization, that I had asked her to... Read moreChevron

ADHD Symptoms Worse in Women, New Study Shows

In the majority of cases when women contact me to discuss and get support after receiving an ADHD diagnosis, more often than not, they explain that the diagnosis process was a difficult one. In fact, more than likely, they were initially given the diagnosis of depression instead of ADHD. Then, after months of treatment for the... Read moreChevron

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