Embracing the Beautiful Mess: Finding Humanity in ADHD

Embracing the Beautiful Mess: Finding Humanity in ADHD

“I like messy people; people who don’t fit in a box or stay between the lines, but whose integrity is greater than any rule book and whose loyalty is stronger than blood.” — Jim WernAs a person with ADHD, immaculate would not be the first word friends and family use to describe me.For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt comfortable in…
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How to Explain ADHD to Your Daughter With Confidence

Do you think your daughter has attention deficit disorder, otherwise known as ADHD?  Before you seek a diagnosis, educate yourself. The more you know, the better prepared you are to explain ADHD to your daughter. Also, a better understanding of ADHD will help you understand and support her. Check out ADDitudemag.com, CHADD.org, and CADDAC.ca for excellent and reputable information on…
How To Help Your ADHD Daughter Learn Executive Function Skills

How To Help Your ADHD Daughter Learn Executive Function Skills

Helping Your ADHD Daughter Navigate Executive Function ChallengesWhat are executive function skills?Executive function skills are essential self-regulating abilities everyone uses daily for almost everything, including organizing, prioritizing, and thinking before speaking. These skills are developed and refined during childhood. However, girls with ADHD often miss out on developing these skills and have executive function impairments or executive dysfunction. Your daughter may…
Release the Power of Neuroplasticity in Your Daughter’s ADHD Treatment with Early Intervention and Medication

Release the Power of Neuroplasticity in Your Daughter’s ADHD Treatment with Early Intervention and Medication

Neuroplasticity, the brain's capacity to reorganize and adapt, is a critical factor in understanding and managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition poses challenges in attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity, but it's not an insurmountable hurdle. By leveraging neuroplasticity principles, along with timely intervention and medication, children with ADHD can navigate their challenges more effectively and lead fulfilling lives.…