While ADHD can create imbalance in the brain with many disadvantages, some of these imbalances can also create benefits and can be harnessed to help.  More energy and resiliency are two of these things that many with ADHD have to keep going and moving.

The article, “Surprising Benefits of Having ADHD” by Kelly Burch takes a closer look at how ADHD can have some benefits.  She states,

“There’s been a lot of focus on the harmful symptoms of ADHD. Although there’s less research on ADHD superpowers, people with ADHD report that they are more energetic, creative, courageous, and resilient than people without the condition.1 While there’s a lot more research to be done about the benefits of ADHD, focusing on the benefits can help you or your child live with ADHD more positively. ”

While coping with the bad, it may be well worth to harness the good.  To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.

ADHD can multiple effects on a person both child and adult but does it have different effects on boys and girls?  Many teachers and parents deal with children on a consistent basis with ADHD and see certain qualities within the genders of those affected.

The article, “Do ADHD Symptoms Differ in Boys and Girls?” by Heather Jones looks closer at ADHD rates in boys and girls and how it manifests.  She states,

“In general, boys with ADHD are more likely to have symptoms and behaviors that are more disruptive and, therefore, more noticeable. Not only does this have a “squeaky wheel” effect, but it reinforces the stereotype of a child with ADHD being a boy who “acts up” in class and is constantly on the go.  Because girls with ADHD are usually less disruptive, it may not be as obvious that they are struggling. Daydreaming is not going to raise flags that are difficult to miss or ignore like frequent interrupting or the inability to stay seated”

It is hence very important to understand how it manifests if a parent or teacher.  To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification as an ADHD Consultant.

ADHD can push one to constantly be on the move and never settled. Perfectionism and OCD hence naturally coincide with this disorder. Some individuals may exhibit extreme cases of perfectionism in what they do.

The article, “How to Cope with ADHD and Perfectionism” by Sharon Sallne looks at how self criticism can be controlled with those facing perfectionism and ADHD.  She states,

“Do you set unrealistic goals for yourself, fret about disappointing others, and compare yourself negatively to those around you? If so, you are probably like many other people with ADHD who struggle with perfectionism.”

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For those who struggle with ADHD, this article may give some coping strategies and aids in dealing with perfectionism

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.

Undiagnosed ADHD can push untrue labels on individuals.  Lazy, irresponsible, rude, or indifferent are many labels that can appear.  Some individuals who are not diagnosed have hard times maintaining relationships or keeping jobs.  ADHD can be a big problem if never treated.

The article,“‘What’s Wrong with Me?’ The Toll of 34 Years with Undiagnosed ADHD” by Aron Croft takes a look how ADHD affected his life.  He states,

“College was terrible. I dropped out twice – once running away to a tiny Island in New Zealand, but that’s another story. I used alcohol, pot, and cigarettes at varying times to drown out my despair. The turmoil and failure of my undergraduate career further eroded my sense of self.”

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It is important to find treatment if you exhibit ADHD like behavior so you can function properly in social settings, work and school.  It is also equally important to help children who have it so they learn to cope.

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting

ADHD or Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder unfortunately is not curable but it can be managed and with proper counseling and training one can cope with it and have a very successful life.  One can even utilize some of its effects and use them for positive outcomes.

The article, “What causes ADHD and can it be cured?” by Gregory Fabiano takes a closer look at the disorder and how to properly cope and manage it.  He states,

“Most psychologists think about ADHD as a characteristic that, like eye color or height, can’t be changed. Doctors can’t cure ADHD, just like they can’t double the length of your legs. If someone had a hard time reaching a high shelf, would you tell them they just need to be taller? Of course not. But you could suggest they use a stepladder. The good news is there are ways that people with ADHD can overcome the challenges this condition brings. Evidence supports two distinct kinds of treatments.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.

It is common with ADHD to sometimes over diagnose in some cases.  It is so common to see an unruly child and to automatically and comically assume the child has ADHD.  The misuse of the word to label unruly children is a stigma to individuals who really have the disorder.  In some cases, it is also clinically over diagnosed.

The article, “What We Know About ADHD Overdiagnosis” from Healthline takes a closer look at ADHD diagnosis and if there are issues with over diagnosis.  The article states,

“Researchers found that those close to the child may have unconscious beliefs or biases about how ADHD “looks.” This can lead to imbalanced diagnosis rates in males compared with females. This may explain why more male children receive an ADHD diagnosis than female children. The researchers also reported that clinicians tended to assess children or teens based strictly on numerical age, instead of how old they are when compared with their peers. This means that a child on the younger side of their grade in school, for example, might be diagnosed with ADHD, while their peers who behave similarly might not because they’re slightly older.”

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Over diagnosis can be a big issue and put children who do not need labeled or on unnecessary medication through unnecessary care.  It is important to understand ADHD and hold to stricter diagnosis standards.

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification as an ADHD Consultant.

Homeschooling has its drawbacks and benefits.  There are many benefits with a parent patient enough to teach an ADHD child.  Homeschooling has an appeal to many because it ensures one on one attention and sometimes children with ADHD can benefit from this.

The article, “Homeschooling Your Child with ADHD” by Kimberly Drake looks at the benefits of homeschooling for an ADHD child.  She states,

“Homeschooling is not a new phenomenon, yet more parents and guardians are considering this option to educate their children.  For children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), shifting to home-based learning may offer certain advantages over the traditional school environment. This might be especially true if public or private school isn’t meeting their needs.”

To read the entire article, please click here

ADHD can be challenging and for some homeschooling may be a benefit to help their child receive the direct care and attention and environment they need to succeed.

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification as an ADHD Consultant.

ADHD and ADD used to closely related but different in that ADD was only lack of attention without hyperactivity but now both again share the same ADHD initials but are classified as different types.  Some ADHD is inattentive while others are hyperactive.  With ADD out, the article below looks to explain the differences between ADHD in both inattentive or hyperactive individuals

“ADD vs. ADHD: What’s the Difference?” by Hope Gillette looks at these differences.  She states,

“Before 1987, living with chronic inattention and distracted thoughts might have meant you were living with attention deficit disorder (ADD).  Though ADD is considered an outdated term, it’s still used to describe “inattentive ADHD” — a form of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).”

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Both elements of ADHD can be difficult.  Some have both while others deal with one symptom at a greater level than others.   It is important to find someone to help an individual cope with the symptoms that are most present.

AICHP offers a certification in ADHD Consulting for qualified professionals to advance their knowledge of ADHD.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals looking for a ADHD Consulting Certification.  Please review and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.

ADHD has a horrible affect on work and school.  This is a known fact and is of no surprise that adults who do not manage and treat their ADHD also suffer poor work performances.  Work requires focus and attention and ADHD just strips the individual of those abilities

The article, “Adult Work Productivity Decreases with Poor ADHD Medication Adherence” by Lilly Constance looks at a study that reviewed individuals who did not properly maintain their medication doses for ADHD and the correlation between that and work.  The article states,

“Poor stimulant medication adherence was associated with greater absenteeism and indirect costs for adults with ADHD, according to a study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.¹ The small study, which included 395 participants with low/medium adherence and 207 with high adherence to ADHD medication, found significantly greater levels of absenteeism, absenteeism-related indirect costs, and total indirect costs among the subjects with poor adherence”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.