Your Child Isn’t Defiant — His Skills Are Lagging (4662)

ADHD Education

“If he could, he would.” Children with ADHD don’t always act rudely or awkwardly on purpose — sometimes, they simply lack the executive function skills to keep up with confusing social norms and fast-paced conversations. Here’s how parents can reframe these social challenges and better bolster weak skills.

by Caroline Maguire, PCC, M.Ed., Director of ADDCA's ADHD Coaching for Families program

Originally published in ADDitude Magazine.

Neil and Linda Swanson share their story (4219)

Coaches in Action

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

Your uniqueness is also your creativity… (1523)

ADHD Quotes

Your uniqueness is also your creativity. 

It helps you think outside the box and aligns with your strengths/values.

It helps you with problem solving. 

ADHD: Character Strengths and Who You Are (2872)

Coaching | David Giwerc

In this ATR Radio episode, host Jeff Copper interviews David Giwerc, MCAC, MCC. David discusses how he integrates VIA Character Strengths into the coaching process to help his clients identify the essence of who they are; essential for making life decisions.

Reach Your Potential with Adult ADHD (5761)

ADHD Education

The symptoms of ADHD can sound like a list of traits you’d rather avoid: Disorganization. Restlessness. Struggling to stay on topic and get tasks done.

What to Do When Other Adults Suggest Your Child Has ADHD (4061)

ADHD Education

How to respond to others who express genuine concern, sarcastic comments or judgmental words.

This is an important article to read so you can be ready for the ignorance that usually accompanies negative words about undiagnosed ADHD behavior. They simply don't understand and need to be educated by well-trained ADHD coaches. Caroline Maguire, PCC, ACCG, and Director of ADDCA's Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching for Families Course , has some wonderful suggestions for specific language you can use to diffuse the condescending remarks made by those who think they know ADHD.

Put Strategies into Action (2067)

ADHD Education

Teach Executive Function by Simulating the Experience

There is no shortage of techniques, cues, and strategies for each family to try with a child or teenager with ADHD. But when all is said and done, parents are often left frustrated and confused as to why their child carries around the ring attached to their book bag with the series of laminated strategy cards that never see the light of day. Those cards that were so creatively done and took endless hours to make just collect dust and are never used.

Review of ADHD Entrepreneurial Research (4679)

ADHD Education | David Giwerc | Research

This is the first in a series of two blog posts discussing and reviewing 

Entrepreneurship and psychological disorders: How ADHD can be productively harnessed

10 Ways To Manage Adult ADHD—From People Who Are Living With It (6988)

ADHD Education | Coaches in Action

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.

How to Manage Play Dates and Other Social Outings When Your Child Has ADHD (2502)

ADDCA In The News | ADHD Education

An excellent article featuring ADDCA's Director of Family Training, Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M. ED, appeared on July 14th on the US News and World Report website. It is very informative with great strategies for those coaches who are working with families who have ADHD kids. It is also a great resource for parents to help with establishing play dates and with a few of their child's social skill challenges."

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