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5 Fidgets I Carry as a Therapist with ADHD for Social Situations

5 Fidgets I Carry as a Therapist with ADHD for Social Situations

Iā€™llĀ admitĀ thatĀ socialĀ interactionsĀ canĀ sometimesĀ beĀ overwhelmingĀ forĀ me.Ā AsĀ aĀ therapist,Ā IĀ haveĀ a controlled environment that is often quiet, calm and predictable. In the real world, engaging in social gatherings and large crowds can be tough. The constant sensory...
A Fork in the Road

A Fork in the Road

Yesterday afternoon, my 7-year-old middle child was diagnosed with ADHD. This diagnosis didnā€™t come as a shock; their father has it, their grandfather has it, their older sister has it. Honestly, Iā€™m starting to feel like the neurotypical odd-duck in a family stew of...
Adult ADHD Tips and Tricks

Adult ADHD Tips and Tricks

As a person who has lived with an ADHD diagnosis for over half their life, and as someone who has spent a lot of time studying this disorder, I know how complicated living with ADHD can be. School and work life feel impossible, relationships suffer, and as a result,...
Symptoms of Adult ADHD

Symptoms of Adult ADHD

A lot of discussion is given to childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But this behavioral issue greatly affects adults as well. While the exact cause of adult ADHD isn’t yet understood. recent research seems to indicate that genes and...