Back-to-School Tips for Students with ADHD: A Parent’s Perspective
Folks, it’s back-to-school time again! While thrilling for many, it can also cause anxiety for students with ADHD. Managing assignments, papers, and controlling blurting out in class are daily battles for those with ADHD, unless they receive the right support.
The Great DMV Odyssey: An ADHD Adventure
Picture this: navigating the DMV feels like holding a stick of dynamite with a fuse barely half an inch long. Add the chaos of a remote learner’s permit test, and you’ve got yourself an epic saga—one that’s especially challenging when ADHD is part of the mix. Day One: The Battle of the Slow Computer Our […]
The Great Lost-and-Found: Adventures in an ADHD Household
ADHD doesn’t go away, but routines and empathy do wonders. Even when we mess up, we’ve got to offer and receive understanding and grace—often from the people we least expect.
Growing Up a Black Girl with Undiagnosed ADHD
Do you remember Sophia from the Golden Girls? Picture it! Uptown NW DC…1983! Motown celebrated 25 years, Return of the Jedi hit the box office, and Mario Bros released its first arcade game. I was in the sixth grade in Mrs. Sewell’s class, at the end of my elementary school career. I’d been a decent […]
Living Accident-Prone with Undiagnosed ADHD: A Personal Account
Our body can regulate our balance, especially while we’re standing. People with ADHD, however, have challenges with this. This is why they’re often labeled clumsy and fidgety. The ability to subconsciously process these movements is slower in an ADHD brain.
The Importance of Routine for Individuals with ADHD During Summer
Establishing and maintaining a routine is crucial for individuals with ADHD, especially during the summertime when regular schedules are disrupted due to school breaks, vacations, and other changes.