ADHD Articles
by Andrea Blundell A female who has long suspected that your brain works differently? But not sure if it could be attention deficit disorder? ADHD in women can manifest in different ways. [Very curious? Take our free Adult ADHD quiz now]. Girls, women, and ADHD For a long time, ADHD was a diagnosis given mostly to...
by Andrea Blundell Talk too much, to the point it leaves you feeling rejected or embarrassed? Or dealing with a garrulous colleague or family member, and struggling to have empathy? Why do I talk too much? Some people are naturally more talkative. Scientists have found, for example, that girls have more of communication-related gene called...
by Andrea Blundell Been diagnosed with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or sure it’s your issue? What is an ADHD coach, and can one work for you? [Not sure if you do or don’t have adult ADHD? Try our free quiz now.] What is an ADHD coach? Coaching is a professional partnership that helps you...
Do you feel your child might have special educational needs ? That his or her school simply isn’t providing enough support? Or that a mainstream education setting isn’t working? It might be time for a statutory assessment and EHC plan. What is a statutory assessment? It’s not just about testing your child’s educational needs, it’s...
Yes, your child is struggling and you are ready to seek help. But should you trust a psychiatrist suggesting medication? Who else can diagnose ADD symptoms in children here in the UK? ADD Symptoms in Children First, let’s clear up some myths about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, or ADD) symptoms in children. Your child...
Does your child not seem to be progressing like his or her classmates? And you are wondering if it’s because of a learning difficulty? Or is it you yourself who is struggling? What is a learning difficulty? A learning difficulty is neurological. Your brain takes in and processes information differently. The ways of learning that...
Confused by a diagnosis of emotional dsyregulation? It’s a complicated term for a personality trait that means you are more emotional than most. What is emotional dysregulation? Think of a singer who can sing many more octaves than the people around her. She can’t stop herself from breaking into song spontaneously when the ‘muse’ hits,...
Do you worry that you, or someone you love, has ADHD? Here a woman shares her personal experience of just what it’s really like to grow up with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (Want to read a list of symptoms? Read our comprehensive Guide to ADHD). ADHD – A Case Study “It’s like she lives in...
While medication is the first line of treatment for adult ADHD in the UK, not everyone chooses this route. And there are other options for managing Adult ADHD, such as working with an ADHD therapist (read our article on drug-free options for treating adult ADHD for more information). Medication or not, you still have to...
Are you concerned you might have adult attention deficit disorder? But you have avoided support or a diagnosis because you are afraid you’ll just be offered medication? Medication is indeed the first line of treatment recommended in the UK for adult ADHD. A good psychiatrist will monitor your progress carefully to find the right medication...
