ADHD TRAINING CENTER

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

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that starts in childhood. It typically gets more difficult to manage as someone ages, but once adolescence is over, many adults find that their symptoms are usually – although not always – more manageable. Some even report that their ADHD symptoms have cleared, though experts believe that most likely

Quick Spoiler: Maybe, but probably not. “I have two kids. My younger child is the wild one. He has trouble focusing and paying attention. He is very, very active – often bouncing off the walls from sun up to sun down, never running out of energy. He is also very emotional. If he’s faced with

As an ADHD and executive function parent coach, I frequently hear the same questions from parents who are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. They want to know how to stop certain behaviors their children exhibit, how to avoid meltdowns, and how to end the constant power struggles that lead to chaos in the home. These are