The Art of ADD Manifesto (1658)
ADHD Education | Coaches in Action
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
An ADHD Victory Over Discrimination In the Ivory Tower (725)
ADHD Education
Jeff Copper from Attention Talk Radio interviewed attorney Rob Tudisco on the issue of flagging test scores on the LSAT. Students with disabilities, including those with ADHD, who asked for accommodations when taking the LSAT to get into law school, had their scores flagged. This opened the door to discrimination by a law school to choose which students were and were not accepted.
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Courage Doesn’t Always Roar (1475)
Coaches in Action
By ADDCA graduate Linda Swanson, ACCG - originally posted at ADDA
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An ADHD Success Story and the Beginning of ADDCA (2285)
ADDCA In The News | ADHD Education
Getting educated about your ADHD can make all the difference in the world!
by Judy Brenis Originally published in the ADDA Newsletter
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ADHD Awareness Month - A Recap (1735)
ADDCA In The News | ADHD Education
As ADHD Awareness Month comes to a close. it seems appropriate to review some of the activities.
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The Many Faces of ADHD: Adults (i) (657)
ADHD Education
“What do you mean I have ADHD? That’s just a kids' thing!”
Everyone used to think that only kids had ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). We now know that adults have it too and that, for millions of people, it's a lifelong disorder. Many adults only find out they have ADHD years after they have left school. If you only recently learned you have the disorder, you are not alone!
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The Many Faces of ADHD: Parenting a Child with ADHD (i) (784)
ADHD Education
A concerned parent’s first response to the possibility that her child may have ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is often, “What can I do about it?” Although life with your child may be challenging, children with ADHD can and do succeed. As a parent, you can help create home and school environments that help your child do well. The earlier you address your child’s challenges, the more likely you are to prevent school and social situations that could lead to bigger problems later on.
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The Many Faces of ADHD: Women* (3937)
ADHD Education
ADHD is ADHD, and men and women can have it with the same symptoms. But researchers have also noticed that some women experience ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) in ways that make theirs a unique experience, and that may be related to their gender. We still don’t have all the answers as to why this is so. Every woman is different. But there are some difficulties that many women with ADHD share, and researchers have begun to study the issue more in depth.
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The Many Faces of ADHD: Teens (1253)
ADHD Education
ADHD Awareness Month - The Many Faces of ADHD: Teens*
“I have ADHD…..so what?” In many ways, “so what” is right. In most ways, you are just a regular teen, with all the ups and downs that come with being a teenager. In other ways, growing up with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) presents some unique challenges.
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The Many Faces of ADHD: ADHD in the U.S. Population (1071)
ADHD Education
What is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects children, adolescents, and adults. It is characterized by problems with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
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