Is multitasking truly a strength for people with ADHD, or is that just a myth
This article explores the origins of this misconception, what the research actually says, and how you can manage tasks more effectively if you have ADHD.
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How to Prevent Young Children with ADHD from Playing Parents Against Each Other
When parents are not aligned, children with ADHD may exploit inconsistencies—intentionally or not—to avoid tasks, negotiate extra privileges, or escape consequences. This can erode trust, create confusion, and reinforce negative patterns of behavior. Moreover, inconsistent parenting can exacerbate ADHD symptoms, making it harder for children to learn self-control and emotional regulation. By understanding the underlying dynamics and adopting evidence-based approaches, you can foster a more harmonious home environment and empower your child to thrive
How to Respond When the School Gives You a Laundry List of What Is “Wrong” with Your Child
Receiving a long list of concerns or criticisms about your child from their school can be overwhelming, emotional, and even alienating. As a parent, you want to advocate for your child’s strengths while ensuring their needs are understood and met. This article offers a thoughtful and strategic approach to responding constructively—balancing advocacy, collaboration, and self-education. Drawing on best practices from educational experts, parent advocacy groups, and the ADD Resource Center, you will learn how to transform difficult feedback into an opportunity for positive change and partnership with your child’s educators.
The Paradox of Self-Sabotage in ADHD
Self-sabotage represents a complex psychological pattern for individuals with ADHD, where undermining one’s own progress provides a paradoxical sense of control and even success. This article explores how emotional dysregulation in ADHD intensifies fear-based behaviors, resulting in procrastination, perfectionism, overcommitment, and conflict-seeking that derail potential success.
Where Do YOU Do Your Best Work?
Informal Time-Limited Survey: Where Do YOU Do Your Best Work? Often, people with ADD/ADHD find they don’t do their best work in their office/home office. Where do you do your best work: Office Home – Which room? Coffee Shop Library Gym Study Hall Park Other Also, do you work better when alone, or when there is another person … Read more
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Is It an Initiation or “Getting Started†Problem?
Learn how to help your child start and finish tasks, while also learning the root cause of their distractability.
A Note For Doctors
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ADHD Primer by CDC
CDC ADHD Primer to help you diagnose, treat and research ADHD.
Teens, ADHD, and Risky Behavior
When teens with ADHD take reckless risks, their parents are understandably upset. But grounding the teen or yanking his driver’s license can backfire.