Posts in ADHD
Is ADHD Causing Your Teen's Emotional Outbursts?

Life as a teenager can be pretty demanding. Keeping up grades, watching out for acne, managing a growing social reputation, and preparing for the grand adult transition can certainly take an emotional toll. Often teens with ADHD work extra hard to maintain focus and use appropriate behavior at school and work, which can lead to emotional “unloading” and attention dysregulation when they are home.

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How To Help Orange County Teens with ADHD Be More Productive

When school is out, or the weekend is here, teens (particularly those with ADHD) tend to collapse into a puddle of poor productivity. Homework and chores fall low on their list of priorities – much lower than the beloved phone, social media, and video games.

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5 Do-It-Yourself Strategies for Coping with ADHD

Adulthood comes with its fair share of challenges: paying rent, finding or keeping work, raising children, staying healthy, and the list goes on and on.  Although some people find ways to “make it work” and cope with the stressors of adult-ing, many people struggle.  This is particularly true for folks with ADHD, as many adult responsibilities load on your ability to organize, focus, and be consistent.

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5 Ways for Parents to Help Kids with ADHD Get More Done

As a parent, you may feel lost, overwhelmed, and unsure how to best help your child succeed academically.  Your child may have a difficult time completing (or bringing home) their homework.  They may struggle with staying on-task, frequently moving on to other activities before finishing their chores.

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