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ADHD Goes Beyond a Child Who is Bounding Off the Walls Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is probably one of the most common disorders that parents and adults in general are aware of, even if they have no background in the medical or mental health fields. At the same time, there are a lot of myths out …

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ADHD NEWSSTAND FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS Tracking Homework Assignments by Carey A. Heller, PsyD “Jack, weren’t you paying attention when the teacher gave your class the assignment? And it’s all on the website, anyway. Did you check the web portal?” DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? For many students with ADHD, keeping track of assignments, and getting…

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ADHD NEWSSTAND FOR ADULTS ADHD in High-Achieving Individuals by Carey A. Heller, PsyD Jamie is a forty-two-year-old computer programmer. She has been working her way up in her company over the past eight years and is well regarded by her peers as being super-organized and very detail-oriented. What her colleagues do not see, though, is…

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While the COVID-19 pandemic adds more responsibilities for everyone, it can offer opportunities to help your children with independence.

What is your family navigating this fall—remote learning, hybrid school schedules, working from home, or a return to your workplace? If ADHD is also in the mix, you’ll need to create structure to handle all the competing demands. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD We’ve now entered the fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, following…

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With the school year underway by now for virtually all students in the area, many parents have setup some sort of workspace for their child or teen. Whether you setup a very elaborate area or a simple desk or chair, here are a few recommendations on things to look for to decide if the setup …

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Look on the bright side: You can attend this year’s ADHD conference from a treadmill, desk bike, mountain top, or any other location—stationary or moving—as desired. by Carey Heller, PsyD Do you—or does someone you know—have trouble sitting still, focusing, and tolerating being in front of a computer for an extended period of…

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Given that executive function skills (i.e., time management, organization, task initiation) are vital to successful functioning on a daily basis for children, adolescents, and adults, technically most people should by default be practicing using such skills on a regular basis. Nonetheless, for many children and teens, especially those who naturally struggle with these skills, they …

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As the next school year draws near, so do the anxiety and uncertainties of what the school year will look like as well as how parents will navigate it. The uncertainties, likelihood of schedule changes during the school year (i.e., remote to hybrid model), and balancing childcare/remote learning assistance with a job, all factor into …

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How do you structure an alternative summer with activities your child or teen (and you) can enjoy? These strategies offer the added benefit of helping to improve their executive function skills. By Carey A. Heller, PsyD My previous post shared some ideas for developing a summer plan as well as an example of…

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Attention Magazine is a great resource produced by #CHADD for tips and strategies for navigating #ADHD in children, teens, and adults. This issue is accessible to all. Check out Dr. Heller’s feature article for strategies to navigate remote work and/or helping your child or teen with distance learning. This issue also features many other useful articles on a variety of topics related to ADHD.

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It’s time to create a Summer of COVID-19 plan for your child or teen. Consider holding your own “home camp.” by Carey A. Heller, PsyD Our fears of how the coronavirus pandemic will impact summer plans for our children and teenagers have become a reality. Many summer camps are cancelled and some will…

This article provides strategies for making your own summer camp/plans at home to keep children and teens occupied during the summer of Covid-19. It is helpful to structure time, especially for children and teens who thrive on structure. At the same time, it is also important to remember that you have to take care of yourself and you don’t have to structure every minute of your child or teen’s day.

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Getting started with the work week on Monday mornings (or when the work week starts for you) can be tough and working from home can make it even more difficult. Here are a few strategies to help ease the transition: Put on work clothes or semi casual clothing, especially on the top half whether doing …

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The continued quarantine can be tough as it may seem like it is dragging on forever. If you feel like your morale is decreasing, consider these three strategies that is termed the quarantine sandwich. Find a new project or activity to do, especially one that excites you. Identify one thing that you should or need …

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