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I am a practicing clinical psychologist who works with AD(H)D children, adolescents, and adults helping them develop strategies for optimum functioning with their brain style. I have lived my whole life with AD(H)D, and despite all the challenges, I
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Coaching Challenges For The ADHD Coach
ADD coaching presents a number of problems simply because the same issues occur in the coaching process that occur in the every day life of the ADDer. They include the failure to initiate or complete goals, forgetfulness, poor task management and org...
ADHD Adults and Sleep
There are many insomniacs in this world, but Adders, both children and adults have insomnia( going to sleep or staying asleep) more often than the non-ADDers. Often ADDers are depressed, anxious, restless and obsessive (hyperfocus), which can worsen ...
ADD and Addiction
There is evidence pointing to a “novelty” gene which is thought to be present in both ADD and addiction. Both addicts and ADDers seek high levels of novelty and stimulation. Although addicts seek drugs, ADDers can find other avenues to high arou...
Attention Deficit Disorder and Addiction
There is evidence pointing to a “novelty” gene which is thought to be present in both ADD and addiction. Both addicts and ADDers seek high levels of novelty and stimulation. Although addicts seek drugs, ADDers can find other avenues to high arou...
Local ADD Coaching
I mainly do local coaching of AD(H)D adolescents and adults in Atlanta. The usual method of coaching is to arrange a first appointment, and set up regular phone calls to provide strategies and goals, and to track the rate of progress. Because many cl...
10 Ways an ADDer Can Distract From Accomplishing a Task
1. Do a household chore that can be done at another time.2. Before beginning the task check all e-mails.3. Call a friend you just spoke to yesterday and waste some time.4. Convince yourself that you can wait until later because you have plenty of fre...
