Matt Reid

I alway considered my self lucky that I’m only dealing with ADHD.  There is no prescription for ignorance.  I get a weekly special ed newsletter from  It is impressively presented.  But about 40% of the articles/links are totally bogus…

I was glancing at an article in attention by Dr. Hallowell.  It was about “Atentiv.”  Apparently it is a new brain training system.  I don’t know.  LIke I said… I was glancing at it.  The first line was something to…

This is an update to an older post.  I’m not sure the old one was easy to find being an older post and filed under “World’s Yummies Protein Shake.” ADHD kids are often hit with a substantial appetite suppression when…

My son is starting kindergarten next year.  I am terrified.  I don’t know if he has ADHD or not.  I do know that he is a wonderful, loving, intelligent, amazing kid who still views the world with a sense of…

ADHD, when examined through a particular lens can be said to be a disorder of under-stimulation.  As ADHDers we often wander around the world seeking stimulation.  Unfortunately, stimulation can be found in many places that are unhealthy.  I think it…

People often ask me how I know my medication is working and how I know I will need it forever.  They are especially interested because I haven’t taken a medication “holiday” since the summer after my sophomore year in high…

With a baby due in a matter of weeks and a very very busy couple of weeks for my business.  There are a few things that are helping me keep myself together. Exercise.  I’ve actually been pushing myself harder and…

This will be the shortest post ever.  I have been super busy with new clients, excellent speaking engagements, and getting ready for our second child’s arrival.  As a matter of momentum I feel it is important to continue to post…

Last week was my off week from coaching, usually a week to dig in at the computer and do some of the running my business stuff I need to do.  This month, however, I took the week off from “work”…

I work very hard to keep the distraction monster at bay most of the time.  But, once in a while I let him in to play.  I have had a very very busy three weeks with my business.  I have…