Structures can work… until they don’t.
Dr. J. Faye Dixon talks about how the gap between the demands of life and one’s coping skills can cause a person to recognize their ADHD – in their 20s, 30s, 40s and older.
ADHD in Adulthood
Being an adult with ADHD presents self managment challenges at home, at work, and at play.
What is the impact of social challenges for people with ADHD?
Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring conditions
Social anxiety and general anxiety can take the joy from life, while struggling with ASD (Autsim Spectrum Disorder) can make it difficult to enjoy social interactions. Treating ADHD can help alleviate some of the stresses caused by anxiety.
Living in Hope
Before my husband was diagnosed I though there was something wrong with me. I was suffering for severe anxiety living with my husband, son and daughter who all had ADHD. Through counseling for myself, my unsaid joined thinking of course he was going to help with my anxiety. In turn, the psychologist recommended he be … Read more
Can you have a successful life with ADHD?
ADHD presents challenges from both positive and negative traits. They provide benefits, resources, skills and strategies you can use to overcome those challenges.
What does a comprehensive treatment plan for adults with ADHD look like/include?
ADHD in adults is best managed with a combination of medication, learning about ADHD, therapy and/or coaching. We need to address both the brain wiring and also the psychological impact of living with ADHD.
Children Grow Out of ADHD: MYTH!
Fact: While some children may recover from their disorder by age 21 or 27, the full disorder or at least significant symptoms and impairments persist in 50-86% of cases. Russell A. Barkley, PhD In the 1970s, when I first came into my profession (clinical child neuropsychology), it had been commonplace to view ADHD, or its … Read more