My wife forwarded me this link. It is a powerful story and a beautifully written article. And, it so happens that the author/family happen to be family friends. And, no, it is not an ADHD related issue. However, I remember…
On the occasions that I am asked to write accommodation letters for student clients I like to post them (with identifying information removed, of course) so that other parents can see examples of what to ask for and how to…
Finding answers on the internet is super easy… …finding accurate answers about ADHD on the internet is not so easy. when I’m looking for specific information online I know enough to sort through the garbage and find the answers I’m…
(Always Grinding? Post continued…) I have always talked about the importance of not just working. Even if you really, really enjoy your work, it’s not healthy to hyper-focus on just one aspect of your life. That was another reason that…
So, I’ve obviously taken much of the summer off from posting. But, I’m hoping to post on a more regular schedule this fall, perhaps once a week… We’ll see. To get back into the swing of things I’d like to…
I have a client who has been struggling for some time, not just with ADHD but with pretty severe depression and anxiety. Despite being in a difficult place, he was fighting to get better. He had sought out a large local medical group. (I won’t…
Great article a client forwarded to me. I disagree slightly that this is a burden born solely by the women of your society. I feel much of it acutely myself. But the premise and the observations about our society are…
Recently saw an amazing documentary on bipolar disorder on PBS. I won’t go into to much detail, as I think everyone who has any diagnosis or takes any meds should watch it. But it did give me a new…
I’m continually amazed at how many people fight the idea of medication so heartily. I’m also amazed at how many of these same folks will think nothing of spending a fortune on supplements, self medicate with copious amounts of caffeine, alcohol, or weed. …
Everything I do for organization myself and what I teach my clients is based on one very simple principle: Make it easier! Any structure that is complicated and cumbersome is not going work. It has to be simple, easy to follow,…
