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How to Deal with Situational Variability

By Vidya Guhan, MS, CCC-SLP, ACCG, MCAC, PCC

YOU HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL at your job for years, but struggle with it now because you are working from home. You can plan and execute all the elements of a large project, but have difficulty planning a trip. Your child can design and code the most elaborate computer games, and yet has trouble completing simple math assignments. These inconsistencies in performance are one of the most confusing aspects of having ADHD. David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways, sums it up with, “I have an easier time planning a twenty-aircraft fleet than I do paying the light bill.”




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Build Back Your Child’s Social Skills in 7 Steps

“Lack of practice, lagging maturity, fewer social models, and weak executive functions mean that children with ADHD are struggling. Now is the time to provide extra support to build back emotional skills. The good news is that, like any other skill, these skills can be taught and improved.”




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Coach, Neil Swanson Discusses His ADHD Challenges with AARP

AARP interviewed ADDCA-trained coach Neil Swanson, MDiv, PACG, CACP, PCC on living with ADHD and his journey to help others to discover their strengths.




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TEDx Talk by Mom of ADHD Children

ADDCA graduate Angela Velasco, AAC recently presented at a TEDx event where she spoke about being the mom of 2 ADHD children. 




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Why Will No One Play with Me?  A Must Read Book!

Caroline Maguire, PCC, ACCG, M.Ed., Director of the ADDCA’s Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching for Families course, has released this number one Amazon new release  book, Why Will No One Play with Me? The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive. 

This book gives parents a tangible, easy-to-follow guide for helping kids develop the executive function and social skills they need to thrive. It is a must read!  Find out More!




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Caroline Maguire Interviewed on KTLA TV

Caroline Maguire, ADDCA Director of Fundamentals of ADHD in Families, was interviewed on KTLA TV. 




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Coach, Alex Hey, PCAC, Founder of Reset ADHD

Certified Coach, Alex Hey, AACC, PCAC, founder of Reset ADHD discusses his journey to become an ADHD Coach. You will be awed as you listen to his beautifully-written & emotionally charged poem entitled, "I’m Still Here".




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Neil and Linda Swanson share their story

Here’s a great article about ADDCA graduates Neil (PACG) and Linda Swanson and how they dealt with ADHD, and what they’re doing in the community.

by Katie Fuster / originally published in the May edition of Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine




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10 Ways To Manage Adult ADHD—From People Who Are Living With It

ADDCA coaches Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, Cary Colleran, AAC Mindy Schwartz, AAC Keith Griffin, AAC were recently featured in a Reader's Digest online article.




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Tulane’s Academic Success Center Team Wins Tulane University Award

The Academic Success Center team at Tulane University, led by ADDCA graduate Michele Oelking, AAC, was recently awarded the President's Staff Excellence Award.




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A Pause

Master ADHD Coach, and ADDCA leader, Jay Perry, MCAC, PCC  wrote this powerful poem. 'A pause is a possibility' to remind us of the benefits of pausing for people with ADHD.




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More Then Enough

This is an original piece of music by ADDCA coach Frank Coppola. It came from a desire to overcome ADHD.




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Take My Hand - A New Musical Piece

This is an original piece of music created by ADDCA student Kris Moauro and his musical producer Pete Palazzolo. 

Among other things, research shows people with ADHD have more creativity. This music piece is an example of that creativity and stemmed from it's creators desire to overcome their ADHD and inspire others to do the same. 




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ADHD Heroes by Judy Brenis

ADHD Heroes, by ADDCA graduate Judy Brenis, AAC, shatters the notion that ADHD is a weakness.  




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The Art of ADD Manifesto

This is a terrific new video from Andrea Nordstrom.  "Andrea's video is a positive, ultra-creative video that everyone that deals with ADHD should watch, more than once." 

-David Giwerc, Founder/President





Courage Doesn’t Always Roar

By ADDCA graduate Linda Swanson, ACCG - originally posted at ADDA




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Jay Perrys New Book, “Take Charge of Your Talent”

We are excited to let you know that coach Jay Perry, MCAC, PCC  has just released his wonderful new book, Take Charge of Your Talent: Three keys to Thriving in your Career, Organization and Life.




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ADDCA Coach Featured in CBS Denver Online

Eric Hornak (A-32) is featured in this story as an adult who was diagnosed at the age of 60.




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ADDCA Student Coach featured on Fox 13 News in Tampa

Check out this news segment that was recently featured on Fox13 News in Tampa!




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Do What Makes You Happy

by ADDCA graduate Judy Brenis, AAC

At the age of 32 Michael Camoin was fired from his job as a school social worker, and then diagnosed with ADHD and depression.

Eighteen years later, he is a leader in independent film production in northeastern New York, and co-founder of Upstate Independents, Inc., a network for the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers established in 1995 and now home to more than 200 media artists.




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Meet Jeff Copper, ADDCA Graduate and Founder of Attention Talk Radio

Jeff Copper MBA, PCC, CPCC, ACG

ADD Coach Academy graduate, Jeff Copper, President of DIG Coaching, is the founder of  Attention Talk Radio (ATR)  the leading site for self help internet radio shows focusing on ADHD and ADD including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. 

Visit  Attention Tallk Radio (ATR) for Upcoming Shows and Archives of Past Shows.




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What Do These People Have in Common?

They all have - or had - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In the workplace, the characteristics that these individuals display can drive you crazy, but they are not without their strengths

Saturday, March 03, 2007




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Whatever You Focus On Grows

Written by Kristi McClanahan July 2002




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Kids Aren’t the Only Ones AD/HD Affects

by Maryanne Kocis MacLeod: Macomb Daily

March 4, 2003




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The Last Word: Learning to Thrive With ADHD

FDA Consumer magazine

November-December 2004 Issue

By Toni Wood




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ADDCA Coach Graduate Andrew Lewis Recieves Top ADHD Blog Award

Andrew Lewis, ACG, an ADHD coach in the United Kingdom and an alumnus of the ADD Coach Academy has been awarded the 2010 Top 20 Blog award for his outstanding contributions to educating the ADHD public with his internet platform: SimplyWellbeing ADHD Blog.




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