Vanessa SmithDec 31, 20202 min readADHD and OverthinkingOverthinking or Thought Rumination is the unhelpful repetitive thought cycles often experienced and can form a large part of living with...
kim dixonDec 24, 20201 min readADHD and Christmas (or any big event)The enthusiasm and creativity of ADHD coupled with the tendency to underestimate the length of time it takes to do things can make...
Vanessa SmithNov 25, 20202 min readADHD and TransitionTransitioning between activities requires energy and planning. We need to justify to ourselves why it is necessary to adapt our current...
Vanessa SmithNov 4, 20202 min readADHD and SiblingsThe sibling in a family managing ADHD can be in an unenviable position because the child with ADHD demands more attention and their needs...
kim dixonOct 20, 20202 min readADHD and the Zero Time MythTime Blind is a concept for people who do not perceive time passing, forget time even exists and forget to look at the clock. People with...
Vanessa SmithOct 20, 20202 min readADHD and Emotional DysregulationUntil quite recently Emotional Dysregulation has been largely overlooked when managing ADHD. It can, however, be one of the most...
kim dixonSep 26, 20201 min readADHD and AnxietyIn our years of teaching and working with people who have ADHD, we have noticed how ADHD and anxiety disorder symptoms often overlap. An...
Vanessa SmithSep 22, 20202 min readADHD and Peer RelationshipsCommunicating with friends involves more than simple verbal communication using words. We communicate nonverbally with facial...
Vanessa SmithSep 22, 20202 min readADHD and CelebrationThe challenges associated with ADHD can become completely overwhelming for the individual and for those in close relationships with them....