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Child development professionals agree. Many children are suffering from developmental problems. They also agree that all the problems that parents and teachers see in these children are related to the developmental process being blocked or stuck.
That is what the diagnoses of Developmental ... Views: 4144
March 2007 - Volume IV - Issue III
ADHD - Wipe that smile off your face !!
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ... Views: 2385
The behavior of children with developmental problems is not the core problem for the child. It is often a very important problem for families, caregivers, and schools. For instance, the hyperactive and impulsive behaviors of some of these children are quite difficult to manage.
Just think of ... Views: 1801
Few of the programs available for children with developmental problems have success at re-starting the developmental process. Most programs focus on teaching as many skills as possible to someone who will be an adult with those developmental problems.
Teaching the un-teachable child
Most ... Views: 1468
The phenomenon of limited or impaired attention span, of difficult or aggressive behavior, of problems with peers or of making friends, of body level agitation which leads to nervous gestures or an inability to sit still for more than a minute – all of these can be symptoms not of a medical or ... Views: 1456
It’s all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD real or is it just an excuse? What is ADHD anyway?
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is commonly referred to as ADHD, ADD, AD/HD or ... Views: 915
As an ADD Coach, I usually begin my conversations with new
and potential clients by saying, “Tell me about yourself and
why you’re looking for coaching.” Most people answer with a
long list of their ADD challenges. Very few people answer
that they are looking to discover, enhance, or ... Views: 874
I was 57 when I found a name for what made my life different. I discovered Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) reading "Shadow Syndromes" by Dr. John Ratey. His description of the Inattentive type of ADHD was a revelation. I went "Wow! That's it !" It explained so many things about ... Views: 1165
If you are an adult with ADD, chances are that at some point in your life, you've felt that you are not "living up to your potential." This judgment often manifests itself when you take stock of all the great ideas you've had that have never gone anywhere, and all the unfinished projects that ... Views: 919
December 2006 - Volume III - Issue XII
ADHD - Afraid of being labeled? Don't Be
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ... Views: 1409
Do you know what day January 17th is? Here's a hint: it has
to do with New Year's Resolutions. If you’re like most
Americans, January brings a renewed sense of energy and
motivation that usually results in a “New Year’s
Resolution.” But if you have Attention ... Views: 760
Do November’s Thanksgiving experiences have you dreading the December holidays? The idea of gifts, family, and days off sounds great…but we all know that holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. When an ADDer starts to become immersed in the shopping, cooking, traveling, and ... Views: 861
May 2006 - Volume III - Issue V
ADHD - News Headlines Sometimes Deceiving
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ... Views: 1226
April 2006 - Volume III - Issue IV
ADHD - Learning to tie my shoes at age 53
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ... Views: 2400
This is the third in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD.
Coaching bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be. An effective coach works with you to transform your vague dreams of entrepreneurial glory into a focused vision that can guide your way. Your ... Views: 1011
This is the second in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD.
As I mentioned in the first article in this series, it seems that entrepreneurs are more likely than most people to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or AD/HD. Unfortunately, many of these AD/HD ... Views: 1048
This is the first in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD.
The United States is in the midst of an entrepreneurial renaissance. People are literally waking up to the idea that they can work for themselves and make a lot of money doing it. And, while there are as many types ... Views: 1074
How is ADD Coaching Distinct from Regular Coaching?
By David Giwerc, MCC, President/Founder of ADD Coach Academy, www.addca.com
In order to discuss the distinction between regular coaching and *ADD Coaching it is important to reference the International Coach Federation, the professional ... Views: 1183
March 2006 - Volume III - Issue III
ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position ... Views: 1837
Is life with ADHD getting you down? You can't lose weight. You have no time to write, paint, live or whatever you want to do? You're tired? You're no good at it anyway? You would like to change if only you could find the time and energy to start. And if I say to you, "You can lose weight. There ... Views: 8077
I had a conversation with my client "Linda" the other day. She was in "crisis mode" and very upset with herself. She set a goal for herself the day before to be on time for everything, all day long.
She woke up early, and left for work early. She made it to all her meetings on time. ... Views: 873
Remember when you learned to ride a bike?
You probably started out with a tricycle when you were very young. At some point, you got the coveted two-wheeler with training wheels. And most likely, one day, one of your parents told you that you were ready to take those training wheels off.
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February 2006 - Volume III - Issue II
ADHD - Organizing?- Find a good friend
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink ... Views: 831
October 2005 - Volume II - Issue X
ADHD - Bee or Mosquito?
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from ... Views: 1078
September 2005 - Volume II - Issue IX
ADHD - Publicity- Good & Bad
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ... Views: 1038
Attention Deficit Disorder presents different challenges to different people. Some of us have the most trouble focusing and concentrating, while some of us have great difficulty regulating emotion. Whatever your greatest challenge is, there is one sure-fire way to be successful in spite of it: ... Views: 855
Parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience disappointments, sadness, loneliness, exhaustion and tremendous amounts of stress. I felt all of this as I watched the words come out of my doctor’s mouth. I watched his lips move as I strained to hear him through the ... Views: 2400
August 2005 - Volume II - Issue VIII
ADHD - Self Doubt – The self fulfilling prophecy
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ... Views: 2478
July 2005 - Volume II - Issue VII
ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers"
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been ... Views: 6367
Scientists don't understand why Attention Deficit Disorderis increasing so quickly.
One reason may be that more and more people are living incongested, overcrowded situations.
A hundred years ago when most people lived on farms or insmall towns with a lot of rural space...ADD ADHD ... Views: 1142
June 2005 - Volume II - Issue VI
ADHD - "Our United States Heritage"
Thom Hartmann wrote a book on ADHD called “ADD – A Different Perspective” which is a positive look at ADHD from a historical perspective of “hunter” versus “farmer”. The basic premise being that at one point all of the ... Views: 965
DESIGNING A CALM ADD ADHD HOME ATMOSPHERE
Attention Deficit Disorder is a mild brain disorder thatis passed down from parent to child.
If one parent has Adult ADHD, then their child has a 50%chance of inheriting it. If both parents have it, a childis almost 90% likely to have attention ... Views: 1441
Just about every expert in the ADD field will tell you that exercise is one of the best ADD management strategies there is. According to the book Delivered from Distraction:
"When a person exercises, she sets in motion a cascade of events that her brain loves. She sends more blood to her ... Views: 1208
If you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes, slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done. So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it all and more, or worrying about the fact that it seems impossible ... Views: 1855
May 2005 - Volume II - Issue V
ADHD - "Tracks of my tears"
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from ... Views: 1008
April 2005 - Volume II - Issue IV ADHD - Addictive Tendencies
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ... Views: 5981
Like many “night people,” I have a hard time waking up in the morning, but I have an even harder time falling asleep at night. When I spoke to my doctor about this problem, she offered me a very simple solution: take three hours to "wind down" before bed. Don’t do anything stimulating in the ... Views: 1620
For adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), details are a drag. We tend to see the big picture and want to jump straight to the finish line, wishing we could skip all the steps in between. Unfortunately, this perspective often causes us to become overwhelmed when it's time to start a ... Views: 906
ADHD - Perils of People Pleasing Tendencies
Many persons with ADHD also describe themselves as excessive people pleasers. This is not necessarily all bad, but it can be carried to extremes by some.
I think the fact that many of us have past history of problems with friendships and personal ... Views: 5507
As adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), we often find ourselves excited by new ideas and plans, but overwhelmed by what it will take to reach the goals.
Many of my coaching clients find themselves in this situation. They make a decision to make a change - a big change. Sometimes ... Views: 1190
If you are an adult with ADD, chances are that at some point in your life, you've felt that you are not "living up to your potential." This judgment often manifests itself when you take stock of all the great ideas you've had that have never gone anywhere, and all the unfinished projects that ... Views: 1019
February 2005 - Volume I - Issue XIV
ADHD: Hoarding and Packrat Tendencies
Hoarding and tendency to be a packrat are problem areas for many persons with ADHD. I include myself in this group. I find it very difficult to throw away almost anything. I still have clothes from when I was in my ... Views: 2488
Adults with ADD are not "wired" for details. We're creatives, entrepreneurs, inventors, idea generators, and big picture thinkers.
When an adult with ADD is confronted with too many details to tend to, overwhelm quickly sets in. This is not a character flaw - it's quite simply just not ... Views: 1005
January 2005 - Volume I - Issue XIII
ADHD: Brain like a computer screensaver
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ... Views: 2001
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December 2004 Volume I Issue XII
ADHD-- It’s a wonderful life
I wanted to let all of you know that my new book ADHD and the Criminal Justice System has been released. You can order it at this link at my Authors ... Views: 1261
Everyone finds themselves stressed out during the holiday season. But for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), November through January can feel like a whirlwind of tasks and responsibilities. Lack of time management will result in undue pressure and overwhelm for the ADD adult.
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Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from time to time.
I wanted to let you know that our book is ... Views: 1777
How many times a day do you find yourself using the word "should"? ADDers are full of "should's": I should do the dishes, I should clean out the fridge, I should see that movie, I should call my friend, etc. The word "should" can be very dangerous to an adult with ADD, because it often results ... Views: 925
ADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley
www.addcorridorcoaching.com
October 2004 Volume I Issue X
ADHD –Sleep Difficulties, Procrastination and other threats to Job Stability
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own ... Views: 5421