I know this is an ADHD blog. I have made a conscious decision not to post about non-ADHD-related issues. Today is different here in Boston. This is one of those times when life interrups our lives, when the world transcends each of our own…
With a heavy heart we I am back to the business of ADHD today… The following is a redacted copy of a letter I wrote for a client recently to help her get the accommodations her daughter needs. I honestly…
Here’s another conference nugget: Here are some interesting facts about the two stimulant families, methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate…) & Amphetamine (Adderall, etc.) Stimulants appear to be less effective on ADHD in children who are also on the Autism Spectrum and those who’s ADHD…
I haven’t had time to read that most recent article in the Times. However, I will say that with in the ADHD community the Times has already become a joke. They so clearly have an anti-ADHD bias that we…
As much as I hate to admit it when I make a mistake… One other thing that I learned at the conference is that a small percentage of ADHD’ers do outgrow it. I would still argue that many people who…
by theinplace Hey everyone. About 2 weeks ago I attended a fantastic ADHD conference though the MGH Psychiatry Academy here in Boston… well, actually Cambridge. It was geared toward medical professionals — I was probably the only coach in the…
This is a fantastic shake for several reasons. It is great for us who help manage our ADHD with exercise, including lifting, and who want to lose fat and build muscle in it’s place. I usually have one after my…
So, If you are one of the six people who have read my blog, you are probably familiar with my standard disclaimer. It is essentially this: In an effort to avoid my own ADHD perfectionist tendencies, I choose not to…
I was reading some poems to my 3 1/2 year old last night. I thought we could all benefit from this one. WOULDA-COULDA-SHOULDA All the Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas/ Layin’ in the sun./ Talkin’ ’bout the things/ They woulda-coulda-shoulda done…/ But those Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas/…
I recently met Jaclyn at an ADHD awareness event. I liked what her organization had to offer. You decide. Check it out! “Super Soccer Stars Shine is a unique program that uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills…
