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“Are You Not Entertained?”
“Recently it dawned on me that I also use humor as a shield — usually when I’m feeling uncomfortable,...
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Welcome to the No Judgment Zone! Read these essays, diary entries, and snapshots of daily life written by ADDitude readers who are parenting children with ADHD, living with adult ADHD, and all of the above.
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“Why Are We Still Failing Kids with Inattentive ADHD?”
“We are still relying on research done years ago on white, hyperactive boys. There are few studies...
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“I Pinned My Struggles on My Mixed-Race Background. Then I Was Diagnosed with ADHD.”
All this time, I had ascribed my longing for being elsewhere to the mixed-race, dual-heritage...
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“The Treasure Hunts That Captivated My Energetic Kid.”
“His love of exploring afforded perfect teaching moments, as well as opportunities for him to channel...
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“Learning to Let Go of ADHD What-Ifs and Regrets”
“Though this post-diagnosis introspection was insightful, I knew it best not to get stuck in a rabbit...
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“It’s Hard Being the Mother of Electricity. And Also Quite Dazzling.”
“I doused my little super hero in water everyday, and was livid that this didn't extinguish his...
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How to Hone Executive Functioning Skills This Summer: 4 Fun, Easy Ideas
School isn’t the only place to sharpen executive functions. Take advantage of the summer months to...
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“My Husband Perfectly Balanced My ADHD Brain. And Then He Died.”
“With the diagnosis came relief as I began to understand and make sense of my life. I was able to get...
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“I Hate Waiting!” How to Become More Patient in 4 Steps
Waiting is agonizing for some people with ADHD who experience problems with patience, time-blindness,...
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“Are Your High-Achieving Students Burning Out? Why It’s Critical to Know.”
"Like the proverbial swan, neurodivergent learners appear calm and composed on the surface, but they...
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“Forgiveness Is Not a Sign of Weakness. It Is the Exercise of Empathy.”
“Empathy is not learned instinctively; it is taught by the people around us. It is communicated in...
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ADHD Self-Doubt, Shame & Gaslighting
“Gaslighting is deeply personal and driven by reinforced shame, which the victim usually works to...