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By Stacy Pellettieri LCSW-R, Co-owner of ADHD Training Center We’ve all grown up with the idea that offering a child a reward for preferred behavior is an effective way to shape desired outcomes. But what happens when we don’t consider whether the child is actually capable of achieving the goal we’ve set for them? It […]

If you’re in your mid 30s or older, you may have come across the term “ADD,” which stood – at the time – for “attention deficit disorder.” ADD was considered, at last in casual conversation, to be a separate condition than ADHD. If the person struggled to pay attention, they had “ADD.” If the person

Train Staff or Gain Access to ADHD Experts for Your Summer Camp It may be January, but those that plan summer camp activities and marketing know that the work begins now. Now is when you need to figure out your schedule and plan, how you’re going to bring on campers, and how to make sure

Trouble focusing and hyperactivity are the two symptoms of ADHD that get the most attention. But there are many, many others – some of which go completely ignored or unnoticed, because they do not fit what most people know about ADHD. We’ll talk about many examples of this over the next few weeks, but one

Living with ADHD is unique, and those that have ADHD may have habits or behaviors that can seem unrelated to the ADHD itself, but are actually directly connected to it. For example, many people with ADHD report that they love to rewatch shows and movies that they’ve seen many, many times in the past. In

Stacy, one of the co-founders of ADHD Training Center, has a podcast titled “Why Do People Do That?” We strongly encourage you to follow us for the latest podcast episodes and to learn more about not only ADHD, but other mental health topics as well. The latest episode is about ADHD, and it’s titled “The

Teenagers can be troublemakers. All teenagers. They’re going through a lot of emotions, hormones, and growth. They’re trying to understand the world, test boundaries, and so on. It can be difficult, if not frustrating, as a parent that is trying to do their best but also upset with various behaviors that the individual may be

ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. While it is often associated with its “primary” symptoms, such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, many of the symptoms and behaviors associated with ADHD are more complex than that. For example, people with ADHD are prone to asking a lot of “random” questions. They’re more likely to become phone

Structure is a major component of what helps a child with ADHD thrive. This can be tough to navigate over the holidays. When dealing with holiday travel and traffic, delayed flights, spending time at a relative’s home, having tons of company over and more, it can be tough to navigate the unpredictability with our kiddos

No one likes to be bored. But those with ADHD – especially teenagers – are at unique risks if they find themselves struggling with boredom. ADHD affects have people process stimuli, affecting attention, impulses, emotions, and more. Boredom, which represents a lack of engagement or stimulation, runs the risk of amplifying these challenges and causing