ADHD
« Previous EntriesDiagnosing ADHD: Getting It Right From The Start
Saturday, April 10th, 2010Welcome back! Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below!Earlier this week, I started a little controversy among our readers about Diagnosing ADHD and how important it really is to have the diagnosis. The responses that came in were quite incredible, and nothing short of what I expected for a condition that [...]
ADHD Diagnosis: How Important Is The Diagnosis…Really?
Thursday, April 8th, 2010Earlier this week I met with a colleague to discuss our views on ADHD and how we can really help make a difference in education, training, and support. It was a really great conversation…very stimulating to the point that I was furiously taking notes the entire time.
But we got stuck… My colleague asked me “At [...]
ADD And Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009In a recent survey to our readers we found out that one of the biggest stresses and challenges facing you right now is money, finances, and the economy.
We are definitely living in challenging times, and you are NOT alone! Not even close to being alone. And while that might be helpful information…I often [...]
ADHD Costs The United States $77 Billion Every Year
Friday, September 18th, 2009The sensationalism of ADHD in America, and as a diagnosis continues. No surprise there!! The media jumps on the controversy and drama band wagon… Every day citizens laugh at the ADHD jokes (like one Conan O’Brien tried to crack this week during ADHD Awareness week of all times). The medical community continues to preach “deficit, [...]
ADHD Strengths: Life Is About Legacy And Greatness
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009This morning I am captured by the magic of “storytelling” and legacy. As I was enjoying my morning coffee, I happened to catch the end of the movie, “The Babe.” No, it’s NOT the movie about a pig and his travels through the farm. This story of “The Babe” is about the life and legacy [...]
ADHD Experts: Bill Maher And Arianna Huffington Jump On Board The ADHD Soapbox
Monday, August 10th, 2009ADHD continues to be misunderstood by so many people – particularly the media at large and anyone who has an opinion and a way to express it. Just Google “ADHD” and you’ll find results linking back to credible sources and then of course blogs and other websites where any opinion is welcome, addressed, and shared… [...]
2009 ADHD Family Summit
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009I’ve been a little quiet these last few months as I have been preparing a very special event. Today I’d like to share with you the 2009 ADHD Family Summit.
Starting this coming Monday, May 4th at 9 PM EDT / 6 PM PDT, you’ll be able to hear from some of the leading experts on [...]
ADHD Debate: Have You Taken A Side?
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009I almost titled this post, “Are You Passionate Enough About Success?” But the more I thought about my message today – the more I realized it’s NOT necessarily about success. It’s about taking a side – and being passionate about that side.
Too Many People Sit On The Fence
A mentor of mine really pushes people to [...]
ADHD Alternative Treatment: Finding Out What Really Works
Monday, February 9th, 2009Last night we kicked off the inaugural ADHD Family Teleseminars by talking about ADHD Alternative Treatments. If not the most frequently requested topic, it is definitely amongst the top 2 or 3, especially by parents of children with ADHD.
No matter where you stand on the medication debate, considering alternative treatments is critical to successfully [...]
ADHD Report: Michael Phelps Takes Responsibility For His Actions
Friday, February 6th, 2009Earlier this week Michael Phelps made headlines when some photos of him were released to the media, that showed the record-breaking Olympian engaged in (what looked like) smoking pot from a bong.
When I first heard the news, I started to wonder whether or not Michael’s ADHD would come into the spotlight. In the ADHD community, [...]