Why Individuals with ADD & ADHD Lie?
Many of the individuals I work with will lie. While some of the lies aren’t hurtful, thes are still lies. It usually involves responsibility or getting out of a situation,…
Talking to Your Child about ADD and ADHD
The younger you teach someone about ADD and ADHD, the better that person will respond. I’ve found that my clients that educate his or her child about ADD/ADHD are always…
Creating Conflict to Avoid Conflict…Compensation for ADD and ADHD
One of the most common themes from my clients is the idea of accepting responsibility for one’s actions. Having ADHD myself, I find this to be very difficult. This has…
Stereotyping ADD and ADHD
Individuals with ADD and ADHD often times get stereotyped. While it isn’t always negative, the impacts of backing an individual into the corner can be quite dangerous. I’ve heard many different things said about…
Learning to Control our Reactions with ADD and ADHD
People with ADD and ADHD love getting the last word in during a disagreement. It is in our DNA. This can escalate situations to a point of no return. Many of…
Beginning Treatment for ADD and ADD
I like to use examples from time-to-time from my work. I started working with this family to help with ADD/ADHD.The daughter is a sophomore at a local high school. They’ve…
Sticking to Commitments with ADD, ADHD and Executive Functioning Concerns
Having ADD, ADHD and Executive Functioning concerns requires a lot of work. There’s no easy cure and it requires a lot of work and commitment. In my work with clients,…
Parental Interventions for Children with ADD, ADHD and Executive Functioning Concerns
One of the questions I get asked most often is about parental interventions. Many of my clients wonder how much is too much. What constitutes enabling and what is helpful?…
ADD, ADHD and Executive Functioning Coaching Moment…Preparing for 1st Quarter Grades
First quarter report cards will start creeping into mailboxes soon. This is either a wonderful or awaking moment for families obviously depending on the results. Preparation is a key to…
The Fear of Functioning with ADD, ADHD and Executive Functioning Concerns
One of the things I’ve noticed with some of my 20 something clients is what I am starting to believe is a fear of functioning. Life hasn’t been easy and…