Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental “disorder” that impacts the way the brain functions.1 We put the word disorder in quotation marks because while ADHD is a disorder in the DSM-5, it is more commonly viewed by physicians and neurodivergent individuals as having a brain that simply works differently than neurotypicals. An estimated 5% of … Read more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that usually onsets during childhood and persists throughout adulthood. The most common symptoms of ADHD are impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity.1 There are multiple treatment interventions that help manage these symptoms in both children and adults, such as medication, psychotherapies, behavioral therapies, healthy lifestyle habits, and complementary alternative medicine (CAM).2 CAM therapies are a more holistic treatment approach that … Read more
Living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for any person, but children with ADHD may have a particularly difficult time. They haven’t yet learned life skills for basic living, let alone developed the ability to work through common ADHD challenges. Because of this, condition management typically becomes a parent’s job, and an ADHD diet is … Read more
One of the trickiest parts of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is navigating challenges with executive function and focus. It can feel like moving mountains just to get basic tasks done, just to get started, stop procrastinating, and get the heck out of your own way. Fortunately, there are all sorts of ADHD-friendly techniques … Read more
Estimates suggest that somewhere between five and seven percent of the adult population in the United States has ADHD. However, only about 20% of those individuals are ever treated for the condition. While some with ADHD may choose to go without treatment, many adults who have the condition simply don’t recognize that they even have … Read more
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It typically presents during childhood and continues throughout one’s lifespan, though some folks grow out of it, and others receive their diagnosis as adults. ADHD is characterized by an ongoing pattern of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that becomes so severe, it impairs daily functioning.1 Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback therapy that provides … Read more
ADHD and Asperger’s are two conditions that are often confused because they have some overlap in characteristics such as social difficulties and impulsiveness. Additionally, it’s common for people to have both conditions.1 However, there are also several key differences between the two conditions. The condition, formerly known as Asperger’s syndrome (now referred to as an autism spectrum disorder), … Read more
ADHD Symptom Spotlight is a series that dives deep into a hallmark or overlooked symptom of ADHD each week. This series is written by experts who also share their tips on managing these symptoms based on firsthand experience and research-backed insights. Sound sensitivity is one of many sensory issues that can affect a person whose ADHD brain struggles … Read more
Whether adult or child, common traits of someone diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include an inability to focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Sensory toys—which are gaining momentum both in and out of the mental health sphere—are an effective way to channel some of those behaviors. These toys can have calming or grounding effects by giving hands something to do … Read more
What Is Anxious ADD? While not a clinical diagnosis, “anxious ADD” refers to someone who meets criteria for the neurodevelopmental disorder ADHD and experiences clinically significant symptoms of anxiety. Symptoms typically interfere with their functioning in multiple areas. ADD Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a term previously used for what would now be diagnosed in the … Read more