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This post is inspired by Russell Barkley’s contention that the problem with ADHD is not one of information. ADHD people know what to do, Barkley has so often contended, but they don’t do what they know. This certainly rings true in my life. After all, I am a published author and speak about ADHD all… Read more
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Being good at sitting still, keeping your mouth shut, and settling into routines might be good for school, but not for long life. A brand new study has found that a gene that is strongly associated with ADHD also strongly correlates with longevity. This exciting news highlights the fact that an ADHD predisposition carries many… Read more
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As the school year begins, it is important to observe your child’s feelings about his or her teacher. The relationship that is forged this first month can be crucial to the rest of the school year, and, of course, the relationships students have with teachers make a major impact on self-perception, self-esteem, and confidence. ADHD… Read more
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“Phil, he had 11 tornadoes for the month of April,” Becca told her husband. Phil had no idea what she was talking about. “What, are they studying the weather?” Phil asked. “No,” Becca fired back, her face snarled. “The teacher has a chart at the front of the room with every child’s name on it. They get a daily… Read more
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We have just finished Day 1 of our Training Your Dragons Camp for ADHD boys (7-11). The camp is rooted in scientific data that suggest that frequent rewarding of target behaviors in ADHD children produces significant, behavior-changing outcomes. There is one staff member for every two campers. Each staff member monitors the two boys under… Read more