Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder
Rejection sensitive dysphoria causes feelings of guilt, shame, and rejection. This on top...
Time & Productivity
I’m an ADHD Expert — and I Still Struggle With ADHD
Just because you’re an expert in helping others with ADHD doesn’t mean you don’t struggle...
ADHD In Children
Children with ADHD Need Positive Reinforcement
ADHD in children shows up at school, in behavior, and with friends and siblings. For the...
Teens with ADHD
[ADHD Ages & Stages] Teens with ADHD Need Scaffolds and Structure
ADHD symptoms in teens may contribute to challenges in school when they collide with...
Parenting
“I Have ADHD, Mom… and So Do You!”
ADHD parents tend to have ADHD kids, though many mothers and fathers only recognize their...
The ADHD Brain
DESR: “Does ADHD Emotional Dysregulation Ever Fade?”
Emotional dysregulation is a core facet of ADHD that is excluded from official diagnostic...
ADHD Myths & Facts
“Eradicate The Myth That It’s Those With ADHD Who Need To Change.”
ADHD misconceptions are not only plentiful, they are enormously threatening to the mental...
ADHD Guide
Honoring an ADHD Pioneer: Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
The research and teachings of Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., have changed the world’s...
Focus & Following Directions
“Simple Tasks Seem Overwhelming to My Child”
“We've tried everything from kindly reminding her to tidy up her room to doing it...
Do I Have ADD? Diagnosis & Next Steps
What Was Your Tipping Point? Adult ADHD Diagnosis Stories
Adult ADHD diagnoses rarely happen by accident. Most evaluations are prompted by some...
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
21 Sensory Toys and SPD Exercises for Your Sensitive Child
Children with sensory processing disorder may bristle and bolt at loud noises, pick their...
Emotions & Shame
How Rejection Sensitivity Casts a Cloud Over My Marriage
I feel personally attacked more than most people do. The sharp tips of criticism gut me...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is an extreme behavior disorder defined by chronic...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
Stifled Creativity and Its Damaging Impact on the ADHD Brain
Creativity. It’s often cited as a valuable (but tough to harness) benefit of having ADHD....
Types of ADHD & ADD
“It’s As If I’m Living in My Head Instead of Living in My Life.”
“My mind is a whirl of worries, ‘what ifs,’ and ‘should haves.’” ADD symptoms in adults...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Finding Stability After an Autism Diagnosis
An autism diagnosis can bring denial, confusion, or — in some cases — relief. But in...
Support & Stories
Wonder Women
Meet six successful women who learned to own their ADHD symptoms and found success in t...
Relationships
Are You Ready to Change? A Support Plan for Each Stage of ADHD Acceptance
Not all adults with ADHD need the same kind of support. To determine how best to assist...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel?
“The initial feeling of RSD is as if you've been punched in the head and are struggling...
Friendships
“I Feel Utterly, Hopelessly Alone.”
Social isolation is a real problem for women with ADHD. We feel disconnected from family...