The world can appear to be a confusing and sometimes hostile place for someone who is trying to navigate it alongside the symptoms of...

Perseveration is considered a subset of the “hyperfocus" which is widely associated with ADHD. It is the act of continuing with a...

Dysphoria in Greek means “difficult to bear” Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria “RDS” is a new topic where research is ongoing. Not all...

Even in party season everyone needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night to feel productive and well during the day. People with...

The festive season is almost upon us, and this means a multitude of events including social gatherings and family get-togethers. This is...

As we go into exam season it is a good time to think about how our ADHD might behave. Below is an extract from a movie being released in...

Mindfulness or meditation is widely accepted as a behaviour that aids in reducing stress, controlling anxiety, promoting emotional...

Individuals do not develop their Executive Functioning skills at the same time, at the same rate or to the same degree as their peers. By...

The ADHD stereotype is gender based as a disruptive and hyperactive little boy. Stereotypes can be unhelpfully misleading as less...

Self-concept is described as the self-constructed idea of who we are based on the beliefs we hold about ourselves as seen reflected in...

Learning routines and habits can take a little longer for those who have ADHD than for those who do not have the symptoms of ADHD. This...

Emotional resilience can be loosely defined as the ability to cope with stress and to recover from setbacks. It can be one of the...

Effective time management involves working on tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines by correctly estimating how long something will...

Fibre arts include knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, embroidery. None of these are the humble preserve of old women anymore with...

Adhd and motivation

2021 - THIS YEAR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DIFFERENT!!!! Living with the symptoms of ADHD often leaves us in a perpetual state of crisis...

Sensory overload happens when there is suddenly too much information for the brain to process. It is often associated with people on the...

The perfectionist fantasy focuses on the one BIG thing that has to happen in order for your life to be perfect. Nobody is immune to the...

ADHD is recognised as the "silent partner" in a relationship as it is ever present and requires consideration. Sometimes it is a "not-...

ADHD children often act in ways that are difficult for parents to manage because our children are more distractible, hyperactive and...