Practicing what I preach…
I have a lot to offer in terms of what I have figured out. But, that doesn’t mean I have it all figured out or that I don’t have my struggles too. As much as I would love to tell…
Matt Reid
A difficult day in Boston, to say the least.
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…
Accommodation support letter, 4/13
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…
ADHD nugget No. 2
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…
Be the voice of reason!
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…
Follow up… Is ADHD outgrown?
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…
ADHD Across the lifespan: Nuggets, no. 1
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…
World’s Yummiest Protein Shake
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…
To edit, or not to edit. That is the question!
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…
The Wisdom of Shel Silverstein
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/…