Adult ADHD And Sleep Problems: Causes And Solutions
Sleep is essential for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), since fatigue can cause impulsivity, emotional outbursts, and difficulty concentrating. Unfortunately, one in four people with ADHD doesn’t get enough sleep due to insomnia or another sleep disorder. Sleep problems tend to increase with age, so adults with ADHD have even more Learn More
10 Ways To Support Your 2e Teen At Home
This article offers in-home tips for supporting twice-exceptional (2e) teens. If you're unsure whether your child is twice exceptional, please read our article on what it means to be 2e—What Is A "Twice Exceptional" Teen?—for descriptions of common 2e traits. Parenting twice-exceptional children is a real challenge. If you offer too much Learn More
How COVID Is Affecting Physicians’ Mental Health
21st-century physicians face many challenges, including exhausting working hours, increasing administrative demands, and diminishing face time with patients. The mental health ramifications of working in such conditions include alarmingly higher rates of anxiety, burnout, depression, and suicide among doctors versus the general population.[i] Not surprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has only made things Learn More
The Dangers Of Dating As An Autistic Woman
No matter who you are, dating involves a certain level of sexual risk. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States every 73 seconds. One in 33 men and one in six women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in their Learn More
The Self-Esteem-Destroying Effects Of Growing Up With ADHD
The Self-Esteem-Destroying Effects Of Growing Up With ADHD If you grew up with ADHD, you probably spent your childhood thinking there was something wrong with you— especially if your ADHD was undiagnosed. From a very young age, you were asked to stay still or stay attentive for long periods of time. Yet Learn More
What Is A “Twice-Exceptional” Teen?
What Is A “Twice Exceptional” Teen? Is your teen gifted in some areas but challenged in others? Perhaps they are musically talented but extremely awkward in social situations. They might demonstrate high proficiency in math but struggle with reading comprehension or vice versa. As the parent of a smart but struggling teen, Learn More
Common Mistakes Execs Make In Giving & Receiving Feedback
Common Mistakes Executives And Other Leaders Make When Giving And Receiving Feedback Ah, the dreaded performance review. Employees and managers alike seem to dread them. Considering most people’s discomfort with giving and receiving feedback, why are companies investing time and money in these reviews? There are a few reasons why feedback is Learn More
Autism And Race: Why Non-Whites Are Often Diagnosed Late
Autism And Race: Why Non-Whites Are Often Diagnosed Late Researchers say there is no biological reason why autism rates should differ by race or ethnicity.[i] Yet, there is a general misconception that autism is a condition only affecting whites. Autism rates are also lower among non-white populations. If autism affects all races Learn More
7 Tips For Adults With ADHD to Avoid Procrastination
7 Tips For Adults With ADHD to Avoid Procrastination As adult ADHD specialists, we have worked with many individuals who struggle with task initiation. These individuals typically want to know how to stop procrastinating at work, in college, or at home. “Why am I so demotivated?” they often ask with a sigh Learn More
Surviving Your Teen’s Individuation Process
Surviving Your Teen's Individuation Process The concept of individuation is referenced in many different psychological theories. The growing independence and autonomy of children—most pronounced during adolescence— is a part of normal development. During individuation, your child is becoming their own person. They're developing who they are, separate from parental influence. Individuation starts Learn More
How To Create Emotional Safety At Work
How To Create Emotional Safety At Work If an employee within your organization were to make a mistake, would they feel comfortable admitting it? Would they share an objection to a current policy or a revolutionary new idea? If you answered “no” or “I don’t know” to either of these questions, a Learn More
15 Signs You May Have Internalized Ableism
As an autistic person (or as the loved one of an autistic person), you may have heard about a concept called ableism. When most people first learn about this notion, they immediately want to know how to fight ableism in society. While that is undoubtedly an admirable goal, combatting ableism requires a Learn More
Why ADHD Symptoms In Women Often Go Unnoticed
Why ADHD Symptoms In Women Often Go Unnoticed When most people think about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they think about hyper little boys. It’s true that most ADHD diagnoses occur among male children. The average diagnostic age for ADHD is seven, and males are three times more likely to receive ADHD diagnoses during Learn More
10 Steps To Set Rules & Consequences For Your Teenager
Are You Wondering How To Set Rules And Consequences For Your Teenager? Setting boundaries for a teen is rarely fun. Most parents aren’t sure what rules they should set or what the consequences should be for breaking them. They also worry about the impact it will have on their relationship with their Learn More
7 Ways To Make Better Decisions At Work
7 Ways To Make Better Decisions At Work Most of us have been cautioned against making emotional decisions. At the same time, we have all heard the adage "go with your gut" or been told that the best decisions are emotional, not logical. If you are wondering how to make good decisions Learn More
‘Why Am I So Awkward?’ Social Anxiety Disorder vs Autism
'Why Am I So Awkward?' Is It Social Anxiety, Or Could It Be Autism? Have you been experiencing social difficulties? Perhaps you struggle to make friends, feel like you don't fit it, or get anxious during social gatherings. If social interaction is often problematic or painful for you, you may have asked Learn More
What To Do When Your Spouse Or Partner Has ADHD
What To Do When Your Spouse Or Partner Has ADHD Living with someone who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be a challenge. If your girlfriend/boyfriend, spouse, partner, or roommate has ADHD, their behaviors may be causing relationship problems. Arguments about workload distribution are among the most common issues I have noticed Learn More
How To Increase Your Motivation (And Inspire Others!) at Work
How To Increase Your Motivation (And Inspire Others!)At Work As an executive coach, I work with C-suite executives and a variety of successful professionals. My clients are intelligent, ambitious, and high achieving. However, despite their many accomplishments, they often experience workplace burnout at some point in their careers. Learn More
How To ‘Inoculate’ Your Teen Against Anxiety
How To ‘Inoculate’ Your Teen Against Anxiety When your teen gets anxious or faces a challenging situation, what do you do? If you are like most parents, your instinct is to immediately intervene to save your child from discomfort. But is this really the best approach? While you may feel compelled to Learn More
Autism And Empathy: The ‘Double Empathy Problem’
Autism And Empathy: The ‘Double Empathy’ Problem Many psychologists still view autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a neurological defect. This view is harmful for many reasons, some of which I have detailed in my other blog posts. This week, we explore how the pathologizing of autism overlooks the Learn More
Think You Understand ADHD? Think Again
Think You Understand ADHD? Think Again Most people today are familiar with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but promoting public awareness of this disorder is only the first step in managing it. To ensure people with ADHD receive the understanding, support, and acceptance they need, we must also debunk Learn More
A Surprising Way To Decrease Stress At Work
A Surprising Way To Decrease Stress At Work Is your job stressing you out? If so, you might assume that putting in even more effort will reduce your anxiety. Perhaps you believe that if you could finish that next task quickly and perfectly, you could finally relax. That means committing 110% of Learn More
How Involved Should I Be In My Child’s Online Schooling?
How Involved Should I Be In My Child's Online Schooling? It's a question I have been getting a lot since many schools closed their doors due to novel coronavirus. A lot of parents are doing more than packing their kids lunches and sending them out the door. They're now facilitating and overseeing Learn More
Trying To Survive Online Classes With ADHD? 7 Tips
Trying To Survive Online Classes With ADHD? 7 Tips Are you enrolled in online college classes? If you’re barely hanging on, you’re not alone. With novel coronavirus forcing many universities to transition classes to an online format, many people who thought they would be studying on campus are Learn More