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loss of motivation, negative attitudes about school and themselves, and other consequences that seep into various aspects of their lives.One of the most important things we can do for children with ADHD is to help them nurture a positive self-view. Children who feel secure and competent are more likely to thrive in and out of school and be hopeful and resilient in the face of life’s inevitable setbacks.Focusing on a child’s strengths is key to helping them cultivate a positive self-view, as is creating opportunities for them to help others by activating their strengths.Something significant happens when parents and teachers start to focus on a child’s strengths and interests – or what I call “islands of competence” – instead of their challenges and so-called deficits.

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Inside Your Teen’s ADHD Mind

Teen boys face their share of obstacles at school: They are often restless in the classroom, and their verbal skills lag behind those of girls. As a result, they can fall behind young women with ADHD (and girls without the disorder) in standardized test scores and rates of college admissions.

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17 Things to Love About Your ADHD!

Be proud of your attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and all the out-of-the-box thinking, humor, drive, and passion that comes with it. Read on for some of the best traits of people with ADHD we know and love.ADHD's trademark hyperfocus can be a serious advantage — if you effectively channel all your attention and energy into work that makes a difference. “Many scientists, writers, and artists with ADHD have had very successful careers, in large part because of their ability to focus on what they’re doing for hours on end,” says Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.ADHD isn’t always a walk in the park.

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“Phone Distractions Were Sabotaging My Relationships, Sleep & Self-Esteem”

I’ve always struggled with sleep, and my phone hasn’t helped. When I lived in Indonesia, I was 8 hours ahead of my friends and family in the UK. So as my British mates were chatting, I’d be in bed or busy, and vice versa.

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“The ADHD Characteristics I’m Most Thankful for Are…”

Thanksgiving is not about perfectly mashed potatoes or a beautifully basted bird. It’s not about baking a picture-perfect pumpkin pie, or even squeezing in a turkey trot before supper. If we embrace the brief respite that it offers, Thanksgiving is a much-needed pause that encourages us to express gratitude for our families, friends — and ourselves.To that end, we recently asked ADDitude readers to share a moment they felt thankful for a specific trait associated with their ADHD.

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Is It ADHD, Depression, or Both?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression are conditions that can and often co-occur. Depression is estimated to be 2.7 times more prevalent among adults with ADHD than among the general adult population. Studies also show that about 30 percent of people with ADHD will experience a depressive episode or have a mood disorder in their lifetimes. What’s more, individuals with ADHD and depression experience symptoms for each condition more acutely than what would be present if they only had one condition.

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The ADHD Soul Shine Kit: Build Your Child’s Self Esteem

Every child is born with gifts. A child who has the fascinating trait called attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) possesses extraordinary ones, but they may be hidden. And if they’re found, they can be tough to unwrap.I hear from ADHD parents who say they need a plan to help them do that.

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ADHD Self-Empowerment Begins With Finding Your “Right Difficult”

If we’re not challenged, we get bored — and boredom is kryptonite for a person with ADHD. Second, it must be an activity that captivates us, that enchants us, and that is in our wheelhouse.For many of us, it happens in childhood — we fall in love with an idea, with cars, with a person, with a sport, with a musical instrument, with a subject or an activity, with a figure in history, with a book, with a particular cuisine, with a place in nature, with an animal, with geometry or math proofs, with arguments or poetry, or with a single blade of saw grass — and it changes our life.[Set Your ADHD Brain on Fire]Our wheelhouse is the repository of all that we love — all the people, activities, ideas, bicycles, and bolts that combine to create our own particular garden of delights.

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Fight, Flight, Freeze… or Fib?

Fight or Flight” response1.More recently, the field of psychology has added “freeze” as a significant and common behavioral response2. In the event of a harmful attack, this may mean playing dead while literally petrified with fear.Today, psychologists are beginning to observe and document a fourth “F” that manifests in times of real or perceived danger for children, adolescents, and even adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): “fib.”The Limbic region of the brain processes an immense variety of information from myriad sources.

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Study: Cogmed Program Improves Self-Esteem, Not ADHD Symptoms

January 18, 2021A Cogmed working memory training program modified for youth with ADHD improves self-esteem in participants, but it does not reliably improve ADHD symptoms, according to a recent Journal of Attention Disorders study.1Though previous research has found that working memory training programs like Cogmed improve performance on closely related working memory tasks, the duration of these gains remained unclear and benefits did not appear to extend to other domains of function. Researchers for the present study suggested that the standard Cogmed protocol for youth was potentially too taxing for the ADHD brain, and sought to explore the potential effectiveness of a modified Cogmed training program.A group of 40 youth with ADHD underwent modified Cogmed training (MCT) or treatment as usual (CON).

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Resolutions Don’t Work: An Unusual New Year’s Guidebook for People Who Think Different

[Free Download: Get Control of Your Life and Schedule]Babies don’t learn to walk in an afternoon. They slowly learn to stand up while clutching the furniture, then practice putting one foot in front of the other, and they do this over and over again until it feels natural.Sometimes, we benefit by taking it slow, too.

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Shake Loose of Your Limiting Beliefs: A Guide for Teens with ADHD

“There’s no way you can finish this assignment in time. Don’t even bother starting.” Or, “Read the book by the end of the week? Who are you kidding? No way!” When you trust these limiting beliefs, it may undermine your self-confidence, making you doubt you can do anything right.If you pause and think about it, though, your inner critic rarely tells the truth.

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Will an ADHD Diagnosis Saddle My Child with Stigma?

ADHD misconceptions are rampant and can lead to inaccurate assumptions about our children. Sometimes that’s painful.If you’re hesitant about seeking an official evaluation for your child, let’s take a look at — and break down — the most common concerns and misconceptions.By trying to hide the condition, you may be feeding into the stigma that something is wrong with your child.

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Embrace Yourself (aka My Secret to Living Well & Productively with ADHD)

living well: Work with your ADHD, not against it.I never did well in repetitive, tedious jobs — I got distracted and messed up a lot. Then I landed a job doing project-based work with lots of variety.

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“Am I a Gaslighter? Or Just Scared of Losing People Over My ADHD?”

th century, hysteria gripped the village of Salem as local misfits were systematically branded “witches” — a powerful label that accused a person of being a malicious actor under confusing and emotional circumstances. The characterization of the beautiful but scheming evil antagonist has persisted in popular culture; every Disney stepmother seems to prove this point.

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10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child

Always' is a word I try to avoid. I try my best, but we have an understanding that, just like my son gets overwhelmed, sometimes mom does, too.

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“You’re Not Bad at French; You’re Learning French.”

University of Delaware. I have a 3.5 grade point average, but I am now facing my biggest academic obstacle: learning French.

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You Are Worthy of Self-Compassion: How to Break the Habit of Internalized Criticism

self-compassion. Start by asking: What do you wish for yourself? What facet or result of self-acceptance or forgiveness would you most like to see for yourself? Maybe it’s forgiving those moments where you forgot an appointment or learning how to laugh at the times you said the ‘wrong’ thing in social situations.

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“It’s Hard Being Different… and Even Harder Being OK with That.”

ADHD and other learning differences, but it wasn’t until this moment that it really hit home for him.So I sat with him and explained it all. I told him that his brain was like a speed tunnel — that it worked faster than other brains, and thus had trouble processing things in a steady, coherent manner.

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“20 Rules to Live By: My ADHD Life Guide”

rules to live by with ADHD — guidelines that I strive to abide by daily. Though the list was inspired by personal circumstances, I suspect that all folks living with ADHD could benefit from these pointers.SUPPORT ADDITUDE Thank you for reading ADDitude.

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A Practical Guide to Positive Parenting

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How to Regain Your Confidence: Life-Changing Strategies for Adults with ADHD

self-esteem and regain self-confidence as they age. The key to this work is two-fold – it involves managing ADHD as best as possible, and stopping negative thoughts from clouding self-perception.The core beliefs that shape self-esteem are determined by whether a person appreciates and likes who they are.ADHD, especially if not managed well, can lead to constant frustration and self-criticism.

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“My Parents Didn’t Take My ADHD Seriously. Please Don’t Make the Same Mistake.”

ADHD was more of a moral flaw than a medical condition.If experience has taught me anything, it’s that ADHD, if not properly addressed, can lead to a number of issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, anger issues, self-loathing, and other psychological and emotional difficulties.As hard as my youth was for me, I learned some valuable lessons about the meaning of words and the importance of compassion.

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Q: Will I Ever Be a ‘Good Enough’ Mother?

best mom for your children. You have birthed or adopted them, nurtured them, and loved them to the best of your ability.

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7 Keys to Living a Happy Life with ADHD

VAST, which places focus not on a “deficit” of attention, but an abundance of it.In essence, living a happy, healthy life with ADHD (or VAST) comes down to eliminating shame, understanding the unique workings of your mind, and following strategies that focus on and nurture your strengths. Here’s how.The ADHD mind, more so than the neurotypical mind, may be hard-wired to ruminate and stew in negative self-talk.

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The Big Heart Approach to ADHD, Self-Love & Acceptance

shame, sadness, anger, or a detached numbness to name a few.These children have heard themselves described this way before.The parents in my office love these children deeply and are overwhelmed, worried, sad, and confused. Much of the time, their children feel the same way — except they are beginning to carry the burden of shame about who they are and how others’ view them.

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How a Cactus Made My Child’s Self-Esteem Bloom

angry and resentful.But when the leaves turned brown and the plants started to wither, her self-esteem withered right along with them. Self-esteem is hard to build in a young child with ADHD.

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Don’t Discount the Importance of Creativity: How Art Builds Confidence

parents raising children with ADHD, I came to understand she was not unique in her creative ability.There is no established link between ADHD and creative ability, but not necessarily because a link doesn’t exist. It is a difficult thing to measure.

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“Q: My Teen Thinks His ADHD Makes Him ‘Worthless.’”

[Click to Read: True Grit – Turning Your Teen Into a Trooper]To help him build self-worth, confidence, and resiliency, notice and validate any efforts your teen is making toward anything, whether in school, with friends, with hobbies, or when at home. Help him notice the positive events and small victories in his days.

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7 Self-Defeating Behaviors That Aggravate ADHD – and How to Fix Them

ADHD mind and body are delicate. It’s well known that what we eat impacts our energy, mood, symptoms, and overall functioning.

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“Q: Why Does Fear of Failure Cripple My Teen with ADHD?”

Q: “I don’t know if it’s related to ADHD or just my teen’s personality, but he simply cannot lose. He has to be perfect in everything, or else he has a meltdown.

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“Q: My Son Doesn’t Care About Anything! What’s Going On?”

ADHD and ODD do have empathy. What may explain your teen’s apathy, however, is that he’s likely feeling disconnected from himself and afraid of negative judgment from others.To him, everything may seem stupid because:[Does Your Son Hide in the Safe Social Confines of Gaming?]As your son is just entering adolescence, he is likely becoming more aware of the ways in which, painfully, he’s not be fitting in or succeeding as he would like.

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“I Feel Like a Loser!” How to Build Self Confidence in Teens with ADHD

Teens with ADHD are usually rigid thinkers, operating from what the psychologist and scholar Carol Dweck calls a “fixed mindset.” Painfully aware of their neurodifferences, most require a lot of evidence to shift their thinking and improve their worldview.[How to Build True Grit in Teens with ADHD/a>]It starts with our focusing on the long game and cultivating a family culture rooted in respect and connection. It continues by supporting our teens as they move through their malaise and recover a sense of purpose and hope.Teens’ bullsh*t monitors are finely tuned to spot false praise.

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I Was Living with ADHD Induced Self-Hate for Far Too Long

ADHD from those outside of our culture.I was asked many times when I was young why I was playing “the dumb blonde.” I am intelligent, but I have to remind myself of that still. Even though I have advanced degrees, have received accolades for my work, and started a learning center to help those with ADHD and learning disabilities, I feel inferior.

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Why Every One of Us Needs a Voting Plan

have to vote — by mail or in person. It’s your right, and obligation.But for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD), it’s not that simple.

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5 Ways to Let Your Inner Leader Out

For some reason, many people think that such words as “leadership” or “leadership qualities” refer only to extraordinary people. But these words are not as special as they might seem to many.

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Here’s Why We Fall Into Self Sabotage When Things Are Going So Well

If you’d like to learn how to not self sabotage so you can consistently improve your life, sign up for the free 90-Day Master Class hosted by the founder of Addicted2Success.com, Joel Brown.We all know the age-old story. Work hard, keep your head down, do the right thing, and success is all but guaranteed.

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I Doubted My Child – Then She Showed Me What It Really Means to Believe in Yourself

ADD.”As the event got closer, I nearly called the organizers to tell them that Riley couldn’t participate. But then, just a few days before the show, she approached me and said, “Mom, I’m done.”[Click to Read: The “Art” of Happiness — and Self-Esteem]No way, I thought.

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When Best Friends Abandon Your Middle Schooler: ADHD Self-Esteem & Social Coaching

ADHD or ADD). If your child seems to be struggling socially during these tween years, here are four ways you can help them develop social skills and nurture their middle school self-esteem — without helicoptering too much.Social media generally rears its head in middle school, and it erases the known boundaries of parenting frontiers.

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The Gaslighting Risk: Why Adults with ADHD Are Particularly Vulnerable to Manipulation

feelings of guilt and shame. Know that there is hope, and you can rebuild your life after living with gaslighting for months or even years.Gaslighters sometimes hide their partners’ belongings and blame their partners for being “irresponsible,” “lazy,” or “so ADHD” when they can’t find the items.

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“How a Culture of Impossibly High Standards Denied My Mental Health Struggles”

When you go to an emergency room with a broken leg, you are treated right away. If you show up with a mental health problem, they tell you to seek counseling.”Whether I think it’s actually possible for a politician to increase access to mental health care is a different story, but her statement sung to me.

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6 Social Learning Activities for a Socially-Distanced Summer

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and auditory processing disorder (APD) — that interaction may not be missed at all.In addition to her inattentive symptoms, my daughter struggles with learning differences. Large groups, classrooms and other school settings, and even playdates can make kids like her feel anxious or awkward.

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“Could ‘Impulsive’ Be My ADHD Term of Endearment?”

ADHD disarray. At times, of course, I have found myself in trouble and been reprimanded by supervisors at work and by friends.It’s rubbish when my condition hurts the people I love most — especially when it happens over and over again.

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“I Was So Worried About Getting Fired That My Anxiety Took Over… and I Got Fired for It”

ADHD until late in 2019.It’s like being a short-sighted horse lead out of the stable onto a racetrack. Everyone tells you you’re a quick stallion and will have no problem winning the race, but you can’t see the track and keep running at top speed into hurdles that everyone else can clearly see — and jump.[Get This Free Download: 20 Questions to Reveal Your Career Calling]A distressing pattern emerged everywhere I worked: After six or nine months, a single, usually quite bad incident would occur that would make my bosses uncomfortable and a bit confused.My brain would jump instantly from “something’s gone slightly wrong” to “I’m totally getting fired again,” which is scary.

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Why Hiring Upside Down Thinkers Is a Competitive Advantage

ADHD), autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.I’m a human resources consultant based in the UK with decades of experience. And I’m so convinced of the competitive advantage of neurodiverse thinking that I’m writing a book to help HR professionals and managers understand why inclusive workplaces spark magic and how to achieve meaningful diversity at their companies.I’ve seen how neurodiversity can mean the difference between solving a problem and continuing to struggle with it.

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“My Reprieve from Forced Smiles and Small Talk”

Autism spectrum, and have ADHD. I document my journey by writing about it, hoping to make a difference in even just one person’s life.

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“I Believed I Was Fundamentally Flawed. In Fact, the Blemish Was on Society.”

ADHD sometimes feels like tiptoeing through a minefield. I progress slowly, cautiously — bracing for an explosion of confusing thoughts.

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