Office Playground has some cool toys for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who want to burn off some of that excess hyperactivity with movement and be entertained at the same time. Thanks to Lew Mills for the tip. Check out the stress relievers, balls (stress balls), magnetic toys and Zen rock gardens and more. […]
CNN just wrote a good article on adult ADD, giving a few personal examples of some of the struggles associated with having adult ADD, and some ways of dealing with it. Dr. Edward Hallowell, who has written books about ADHD, said a rapid-fire lifestyle can actually be a good thing for maybe half the people
Many of us have different learning styles, unfortunately, some instructors only teach mono style, that is, their preferred learning style. This can generate problems for people with ADHD or learning disabilities as well as other people with a preferred learning style that may be different from the teachers teaching style. This can lead to frustration,
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Britain’s dual Olympic gold medalist, Kelly Holmes, said she cut herself with scissors and considered committing suicide while suffering depression in 2003 One of the comorbid conditions associated with ADD is depression. Sometimes depression is a result of undiagnosed and untreated ADD, since if you understand the symptoms of ADD they could easily lead to
Since one of the main tools of dealing with ADD besides coaching, therapy and exercise is ADD medications like Concerta, Strattera, Wellbutrin and Ritalin, ADDers often find themselves in the doctor’s office. Often you only have 10 minutes or less with them so here are some ideas on maximizing that time, especially if you have