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“Why Don’t You Listen?” How to Stop Nagging and Start Communicating

January 1, 2021December 11, 2020

I recently wrote this article for ADDitude Magazine online. I hope you find it helpful. Your child may be ignoring your requests for very good reasons. Instead of insisting on compliance and obedience, find out the source of their resistance by engaging in teachable moments. “My son just doesn’t listen to me.” “My daughter snaps back when I ask her to do something.” “Why doesn’t he show me a little respect?” I hear comments like these all the time from … Read more

Sky’s The Limit – ADHD Is Your Kid’s Superpower! Career Development for Teens & Adults with ADHD

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Parents ask me all the time, “How can I help my child choose the best Career for them? What are the best jobs for people with ADHD? Will my child succeed in the future? Will they be able to support themselves when they are adults? Will they get a college degree? Will they get a job? Will they be able to afford to live on their own?” I firmly believe that Career Development should begin early in life and be … Read more

The Check-In: Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 9, 2020

I was recently asked by Nancy Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Mindprint Learning to be a guest writer on their Blog. Of course, I was honored. Below I share with you some tips and advice for Parent-Teacher Conferences and effectively advocating for your child. Even if your formal conference has passed, anytime you need more support or input from your child’s teacher it is a good idea to connect. Please read my recent blog that appeared on Mindprint Learning for … Read more

Is Clutter Controlling Your Child’s ADHD Life – or Yours?

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020

Two years ago, when I first moved to Colorado from New York, I met Beth Blacker, Founder and Chief Clutter Controller of It’s Just Stuff. I love her enthusiasm and passion for helping anyone struggling to create and maintain organizing systems for daily life. As a specialist in ADHD, I certainly know how complex and deeply rooted these struggles can be. In this article, Beth shares some really good organizing tips and advice for children with ADHD (& their parents) and … Read more

ADHD Diagnosis, Therapy, & Treatment Guide

July 27, 2020July 26, 2020

Science has come a long way in the last decade. Mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organizations have concluded that ADHD is a real, brain-based medical disorder. Getting a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment can significantly improve the lives of those who struggle. This guide will help clarify what is involved in getting a proper diagnosis and the various treatment options that have been recognized as effective. What is involved in a proper diagnosis? A proper diagnosis is dependent on a … Read more

Maybe it IS ADHD – Does it Really Matter?

July 21, 2020July 20, 2020

I am often asked if I think ADHD is over-diagnosed. My answer – yes. I also believe it is underdiagnosed. The problem is that there is still not one agreed-upon cohesive and comprehensive protocol for diagnosing ADHD; a real, life-impacting disorder that affects a significant percentage of people. And yet there are still many practitioners who do not include an ADHD screening in their assessments. I believe, and evidence supports, there are enormous lifelong risks to mental health, physical health, employment, … Read more