The Truth Behind ADHD

It is a widely held belief that children with ADHD are generally a behavioral problem.  But that’s not entirely accurate.  Just because someone has been diagnosed with ADHD, there is no formula for how they will behave or what characteristics he or she will display. From where I stand, ADHD and bad behavior are two [...]

Here is a fascinating concept that has finally been put into a context where I finally feel comfortable talking about ADHD as a step in the evolutionary progress of man.  It’s not that this is new to me, but rather there is a connection to a real investigation versus someone making wild claims without being [...]

Here’s a short 3 1/2 minute video update on the upcoming ADHD Family Online announcement. Contest Details: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KDkuyMtqm8.. **In the comments below, please answer the following questions to enter your chance to win a complimentary 1-year membership on us: Tell us what you think the membership price will be. (Come within $0.99) for a chance [...]

Wow!  It’s only Tuesday, and it feels like the week has just exploded and taken off already. First off – L’Shana Tovah to any and all of my readers who may be celebrating the Jewish New Year today. Parenting Essentials: ADHD Or Not For those of you on my newsletter list, this is a gentle [...]

This week, the United States’ economy has been rattled by the fallout from many large corporations, historical corporations with 100′s of years behind them. Years ago we had Enron and WorldComm fall apart…literally crushing the hopes and dreams of so many people in the world (especially the employees). What Does This Have To Do With [...]

Today I had the opportunity to preview a new diagnostic instrument that claims to be an objective measure of ADHD.  One of the big problems (for so many people) about ADHD is that you can’t really see it…  You can’t quite put your finger on it… About This Objective Measure Of all the tools and [...]

Earlier today I had an opportunity to discuss ADHD coaching with some of the experts taking part in the ADHD Awareness Marathon.  On the call were: Tara McGillicuddy, host and organizer Nancy Ratey, author and ADHD Coach Judi Jerom, ADHD Coach and therapist Dr. Rory Stern, yous truly of course… We had a pretty lively [...]

Earlier this afternoon, I had an opportunity to be on a great Blog Talk Radio show with ADDClasses.com director, Tara McGillicuddy.  As a part of the ADHD Awareness Marathon, a few local area (Boston, MA) coaches joined Tara on the first of a series of calls devoted to ADHD Awareness. In addition to Tara, the [...]

This week in the United States, we are celebrating ADHD Awareness Week.  That’s right…we now have an entire week to even further dedicate and promote awareness about a condition that affects approximately 7-10% of the population worldwide.  Worldwide! While many people still believe that ADHD is a human creation…people around the world continue to struggle [...]

Do you know the main difference between these two children?  It’s one word! Label That’s right…  The difference between a child with ADHD and a gifted student can be as simple as the label we put on them. Twenty years ago, before we knew all the things we now know about ADHD, students with the [...]