Fortunately, by now, most people are believers that ADHD exists. Finally! ADHD is not a myth or an excuse. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both adults (6.8%, Forbes) and children (9.8%, ADDitudemag.com). Individuals with ADHD are NOT: Unwilling to apply themselves or try hard enough. Unconcerned about others. Unable …
I first heard the phrase “ADHD is life on hard mode” from Brendan Mahan at ADHD Essentials. Having supported individuals with ADHD for a very long time, I hear a variation of this phrase often. Although life is harder for an ADHD brain living in a non-ADHD brain …
Fortunately, by now, most people are believers that ADHD exists. Finally! ADHD is not a myth or an excuse. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both adults (2.5% – 4.4%) and children (9.4%) (ADDitudemag.com). Individuals with ADHD are NOT: Unwilling to apply themselves or try hard enough. Unconcerned about others. …
I first heard the phrase “ADHD is life on hard mode” from Brendan Mahan at ADHD Essentials. Having supported individuals with ADHD for a very long time, I hear a variation of this phrase often. Although life is harder for an ADHD brain living in a non-ADHD brain …
Is it multi-tasking or something else at work? We’ve often heard that our brains can not multi-task; moreover, they are very effective at switch-tasking. However, new research has shown that doing two things at once may actually increase productivity. ADHD expert John Ratey, M.D., outlined in his book Spark that …