Executive dysfunction occurs when the brain has difficulty with important functions related to memory, attention, and thinking. Also known as executive function deficit or disorder, it’s often seen in people with ADHD. Executive dysfunction isn’t an official diagnosis, but rather, a set of symptoms associated with ADHD. Billy Roberts, LISW-S of Focused Mind ADHD Counseling tells us that … Read more
For some people with ADHD, there is a fear that symptoms will worsen with age. This is a valid concern, as research has shown that ADHD characteristics tend to persist into adulthood in over 80% of cases.1 However, it is also worth noting that many adults with ADHD find ways to manage their condition and live … Read more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s executive functioning, impulse control, and focus. Although ADHD symptoms can be behavioral, it is a brain difference that a person is born with. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), ADHD is characterized by inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type, or combined … Read more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by difficulty attending to non-preferred tasks, disorganization, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors. People with ADHD can experience primarily inattentive symptoms, primarily hyperactive and impulse-control symptoms, or a combination of both. Although sleep disturbance is not an official diagnostic criterion for ADHD, many people with this diagnosis also struggle with insomnia as … Read more
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral condition that usually starts during childhood. ADHD can affect adults as well, whether they were diagnosed in childhood or not. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for ADHD in adults to go untreated, either because people don’t recognize the need for treatment or don’t realize that they even have ADHD. This … Read more
When it comes to ADHD, stimming is a common and often misunderstood behavior. But what is stimming, and why do people with ADHD do it? Stimming is essentially a self-stimulatory behavior that helps people focus or cope with stress or anxiety.1 It can involve anything from making repetitive movements to saying specific words or phrases over and over again. For … Read more
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that can make it difficult for people to focus and control their behavior.1 It affects around 7% of children around the globe and is one of the most common chronic disorders in children.2 While many children seem to grow out of many of the ADHD symptoms as their brain matures, many … Read more
If you’ve noticed that your teenage child has difficulty paying attention, sitting still, or completing chores or schoolwork, you may wonder whether they’re just being a typical teenager or whether it’s something more serious, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a medical condition that affects the brain’s functioning and development. As a result, people … Read more
Borderline personality disorder, also known as BPD, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, are two mental health conditions that can lead to difficulties in daily functioning. They share overlapping symptoms, however, they are very different. BPD presents with instability in moods and relationships, often manifesting in self-destructive and impulsive behavior.1 ADHD presents as hyperactivity, difficulty focusing, … Read more
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that affects the brain’s development, particularly in areas that control attention, impulses, and behavior. While it is generally identified in childhood, affecting approximately 8.4% of children, around 2.5% of adults have ADHD.1 If someone suspects that they may have ADHD, going through the following checklist of … Read more