ADD / ADHD

Drops pencil on the floor, gets a tissue, gets a drink of water, sharpens pencil, twirls pencil, fall out of seat . . . everything BUT working on assigned work! Does this sound familiar? Do you have a student who gets distracted with everything under the sun, so he or she never completes schoolwork? Here are a few things to try: Bumpy seat: textured seat provides plenty of texture and will even let your wiggler move from side to side without falling out of his/her seat. You can buy this at…

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ADHD is all grown up now! ADHD in the adult population in this infographic!

In order to be diagnosed with ADHD by a professional, the ADHD symptoms must have persisted for at least six months and have been present before the age of 12 years according to the DSM-5.

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What's it like having ADHD? I'm a master of illusion. I’ll convince you I've got everything under control, but beneath the surface I hide anxiety, self-doubt, shame, and feelings of inadequacy that even treatment can't erase.

If you've been diagnosed with adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you are well-acquainted with the procrastination, lack of

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Wondering which ADHD medication to try or what dose is right? Dr. William Dodson answers common questions about the stimulants and non-stimulants used to treat ADHD.

ADHD & FRIENDS ...........COMPASSION it causes the others at certain times, generally stress

"...Setting your car radio to 'scan' all of the stations. You hear clips of music and, before you can get into one particular song, it changes to the next station."

What's a good job for a person with ADHD? The answer almost always hinges on the individual's passions. That said, the creative, engaging, interactive professions on this list make the most of ADD attributes like empathy, energy, enthusiasm, and hyperfocus under pressure.

Anxious worry, hoarding tendencies, perfectionism, need for strict routine — OCD and ADHD share many traits in common. Learn about the critical differences — and hallmarks of obsessive compulsive disorder — here.

How do I find the best medication? Then adjust the dose? And what if it still doesn’t ‘fix’ all of my symptoms? The ADDitude community answers all of your treatment plan “what-if’s” with the expertise of families who have been there, and tried that.

The most powerful ADHD solution for adults is education. Learn more about ADHD wiring and start improving your life today.