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As you know, attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD) comes with its fair share of superpowers: creativity, hyperfocus, and determination are just a few. One less-celebrated gift, though, is the ability to spot another person with ADHD in a hot second — especially if he or she is up in lights.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: 10 Books for the Women We Love

by Phyllis Greenberger, M.S.W., with Kalia DonnerBiological sex impacts health. However obvious this may seem, gender disparities in health care persist — and women continue to pay the price.

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“What Years of Debilitating Migraines Taught Me About ADHD in Women”

Before I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 33, my body felt like a mystery, an experience I assume is nearly universal for women with a late diagnosis. Yes, there was forgetfulness, distractibility, “careless” errors, internal restlessness, and emotional dysregulation. Yes, there were incredibly painful menstrual cycles with mood changes so drastic they should have their own amusement park rides named after them.

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7 Games That Bring Families Together

The holidays are a minefield of challenges for our big-loving, strong-emotioned kiddos. Family gatherings, gifts, overwhelmed parents, deviations from routine — these all overstimulate the senses just when your family supports are most stressed. So when the kids are getting cranky before dinner, coming down from a candy cane sugar high, or stuck inside while a blizzard passes, how can you ease tension and actually encourage family bonding? Games.If you’re over a certain age, you may have fond memories of piecing together a huge puzzle or playing a cut-throat game of Monopoly with your siblings and cousins.

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18 Questions That Reveal Your Ideal Career

What makes certain careers a good fit for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? What separates people who feel fulfilled from those who suffer regret? There are five steps to igniting peak performance in the workplace, which I outline in my latest book, Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People (Harvard Business Review Press; 2011)(#CommissionsEarned). The first and most important step is “select” — to make sure that you are in a job well-suited to you and your ADHD.Are you in the right job? You can figure that out by answering the 18 questions below.

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Games, Gadgets, and Toys that Make Great Gifts for Kids with ADHD

Delight the wiggler in your life with the Teeter Popper — and the freedom to rock, wobble, and pop in safety. The curved seat and ergonomic handles are perfect for getting the wiggles out while watching TV, and the suction cups covering the Teeter Popper’s bottom will allow your kid to pop and unpop — getting a fun sensory experience at the same time.

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Practical Gifts That Make Life Easier

$15.99Whether you’re belting out Taylor’s version or concocting a new business plan, it’s easy to lose precious time in a hot shower. This digital waterproof shower timer can help. The pocket-sized timer counts down and has three adjustable buttons for 10 minutes, 1 minute, and 10 seconds.

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10 Screen-Free Gift Ideas for Children with ADHD

$11.39The fast-paced action of 800 Pound Gorilla, a new game from the creators of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, will keep distractable children focused and energetic kids entertained. The easy-to-learn game is filled with hilarious phrases, flying bananas, lovable gorillas, and silly performances. Playing time lasts 10 to 15 minutes, and this gift is suitable for all ages, making it a Family Game Night favorite.Buy 800 Pound Gorilla (#CommissionsEarned)$13.99The Swiftie in your household will love channeling their favorite ‘era’ and testing their Taylor Swift prowess with The Unofficial Eras Activity Book.

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The Top 25 ADHD Books of the Last 25+ Years

Taking Charge of ADHD by renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., is our Number One pick for anyone raising a child with attention deficit. In it, Barkley discusses the causes of ADHD, medication options, advice for parents with the condition, sibling issues, and how to work with schools and healthcare providers to find needed support.

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“Who Influenced You?” ADHD Pioneers Trace Their Greatest Inspirations

I was influenced to study ADHD while an undergraduate student in psychology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill by my mentor, Donald Routh, Ph.D., who was studying hyperactive children. I was fascinated by the research and especially by these dysregulated children.

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3 Areas of Research Advancing Our Understanding of ADHD

Forty-two years ago, when I started treating what we now call ADHD, I’d heard different versions of these words: “Sorry, Doc, but I just don’t believe in this ADD stuff. It’s a phony disorder created by the drug companies so they can sell more drugs.” “My son doesn’t have ADD or XYZ. He needs what boys have always needed: structure, authority, and discipline.

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When Partners Have Mismatched Libidos: Advice for ADHD Couples

Q: “My ADHD spouse and I have different needs for sex and intimacy. He wants to have sex constantly, and I don’t.

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Back-to-School Supplies Every Student with ADHD Needs

$24.99The Bouncyband Wiggle Seat cushion helps to calm and occupy children who struggle to stay seated or stand in place. Flexible nubs on one side and smaller bumps on the other provide tactile stimulation to help kids reduce stress and stay focused. The ergonomic, latex-free portable seat cushion disc comes with an Easy-Inflation Pump for firmness adjustments.Buy This Item on Amazon.

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College Packing List for ADHD Undergrads

$32Whether they’re moving off campus or into dorms, college-bound students arrive with loads of “stuff.” IKEA Frakta Storage Bags (Yes, the same ones from the store) make hauling it much more manageable. The lightweight, 21 ¾ “-long rectangular bags are deceptively durable — each holds up to 55 pounds. The bags fold flat, occupying little space, and only require a damp cloth to clean.Buy This Item on Amazon.

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How to Practice Mindfulness for Emotional Resilience and Stress Reduction

Drop the story that you cannot practice mindfulness. You do not seek (and will never get) a perfectly quiet mind. Your body may remain restless.

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Q: “Can Teenagers Have Borderline Personality Disorder?”

Q: “My son has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though we are starting to think that he is showing signs of borderline personality disorder (BPD), too. Can BPD even be diagnosed in teenagers? If so, what does BPD look like in teens? How can we differentiate BPD symptoms from ADHD?”As noted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), children and adolescents may be diagnosed with a personality disorder (excluding antisocial personality disorder) in the “relatively unusual” cases in which the individual’s maladaptive personality traits are “pervasive, persistent, and unlikely to be limited to a particular developmental stage or another mental disorder.” Additionally, a child or teen must have shown symptoms for at least one year to merit a diagnosis for a personality disorder.So while it’s possible for children and teens to be diagnosed with BPD, it’s also true that some medical circles may think that child and adolescent patients are far too young for a BPD diagnosis.

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ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder: Connections, Causes, and Treatments

Of all the conditions that exist alongside ADHD, personality disorders — especially borderline personality disorder (BPD) — are perhaps the least explored or understood.Marked by patterns of unstable interpersonal relationships, distorted identity/self-image, emotional dysregulation, and impulsivity, BPD overlaps significantly with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The conditions share symptoms and features, and they can be conflated, leading to misdiagnosis.

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Have Everything (Including ADHD)

$6.99TICARVE cleaning gel is a thoughtful gift for the dad who likes his car squeaky clean — and enjoys fidgeting. Just knead the slime-like goo a few times and use it to pick up crumbs and dust from the car’s nooks and crannies, like air vents and cup holders. Dirt will stick to the lavender-scented gel but not to dads’ hands.Buy This Gift on Amazon.

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Teacher Appreciation Gifts That Educators Want — and Need

$8.99Liven up your teacher’s summer reading with this three-piece bookmark set. These durable bookmarks, crafted from stainless steel, come engraved with messages of gratitude, such as “It takes a big heart to help shape little minds,” “A great teacher is hard to find and impossible to forget,” and “Thank you for helping me grow” to remind teachers of the impact they have on their students’ lives.Buy This Gift on Amazon. (#CommissionsEarned)$9.99One-of-a-kind teachers deserve a one-of-a-kind gift.

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Graduation Gift Ideas for ADHD Teens

$12.99The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook: 75 Internet-Breaking Recipes for Snacks, Drinks, Treats, and More! by Valentina Mussi outperforms dining hall cuisine any day of the week. With 75 easy-to-follow recipes and insider tips, this cookbook appeals to aspiring social media chefs or anyone looking to serve up the latest viral food trends, such as whipped coffee, seltzer slushies, pancake cereal, or mug cakes.Buy This Gift on Amazon. (#CommissionsEarned)$13.99Homesickness can take a hike with Dreamdecor personalized photo socks.

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10 Captivating Audiobooks for Middle Grade Readers

By Roald Dahl Narrated by Kate WinsletMatilda combines all the elements of a Roald Dahl classic: awful teachers and caregivers, brilliant kids, a ton of humor, and a little bit of magic. For decades, middle grade readers have loved rooting for whip-smart (and superpowered) Matilda as she struggles to triumph over parents who keep her down and a downright monstrous head of school, Ms.

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Q: “How Do I Respond When My Child Says: ‘I Feel Fat?’”

Q: “My teen daughter recently told me that she ‘feels fat’ and is unhappy with her body. How do I respond in a way that won’t make her even more body conscious?”Your child feels negatively about her body for the same reason so many teens do: She has no doubt picked up on the fact that our culture sadly values smaller and thinner bodies, and she is comparing herself to others.

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15 Best Journals & Planners for 2023: Our Readers’ Favorites

When your to-do list becomes just another beast to avoid, it’s time to find a system that speaks to your ADHD brain. Physical journals and planners work for many ADDitude readers, 61% of whom said they prefer paper over digital tools. Some creative thinkers prefer bullet journals and two-page spreads with space for notes.

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Little Gifts, Big Smiles: A Gift Guide for ADHD Adults

$106.45 (queen size)“I have to take my ADHD medication later in the day in order to do homework efficiently, and sometimes that can make it hard to wind down and fall asleep. This pillow is pricey, but to me it’s worth the money.

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Q: “Holiday Stress and Anxiety Affect My Kids. How Can We Strike a Healthy Balance?”

Q: “When the holidays roll around, my kids’ ADHD symptoms get worse. They stay up late, sleep in, and have no daily structure. When family comes over, my younger one retreats and my older one wants to escape to see friends.

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11 Gift Ideas That Adults with ADHD Love

ADDitude readers recently told us about the presents they love to receive — and give. The arts and adventure enthusiasts among us recommended giving “experiences” via tickets to a concert, theater performance, or sporting event; or purchasing a membership to a favorite local museum. Others suggested giving book lovers a subscription to Audible or hungry minds a subscription to Master Class.“Listening to a book that I enjoy while doing boring or difficult tasks keeps me occupied and stops me from focusing on the negative aspects of the task,” one ADDitude reader said.Here are more gift ideas for adults with ADHD:$20.99These MindPanda Therapy stress balls are the perfect squishy fidget to ease anxiety and promote calm.

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15 Clever Gift Ideas for Kids with ADHD

According to ADDitude readers, toddlers enjoy toys that stimulate different senses, encourage imagination or role-playing, and have cause-and-effect features.“Give balloons to blow up and play with in the house,” one ADDitude reader suggested. Another ADDitude reader recommended giving “toys with lots of things to manipulate.” These could include sorting toys, colorful puzzles, interactive picture books, or gear toys. Other stimulating ideas include:$5.99At 79 years old, Silly Putty was long overdue for a makeover.

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Live Webinar on July 7: Gaslighting, Love Bombing & Beyond: How to Recognize (and End) Toxic Relationships with ADHD

Not available July 7? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Are toxic relationships more common among adults with ADHD? Some research and plenty of anecdotal evidence suggests that individuals with ADHD may be more vulnerable to emotional abuse like gaslighting and love bombing due to low self-esteem and prior relationship challenges.

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Call It the ‘Summer Swell:’ 4 Clever Ways to Reverse Learning Loss

self-esteem. And, as we know, our kids need all the school encouragement and motivation they can get.Some parents try to stave off the summer slide with worksheets and brain-building books. But imitating school invites ugly battles.

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Live Webinar on December 2: The Power of Family Engagement: How Involved Parents Can Foster a Child’s Self-Advocacy Skills

Not available December 2? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Decades of research tell us that a parent’s close bond and engagement with their child leads to academic success.

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The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Adults with ADHD

Buy This Gift on Amazon. (#CommissionsEarned)$229.81Your loved one really, really wants this beanbag — trust us.

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The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids with ADHD

gift guide full of presents hand-picked for kids with ADHD. This list includes classic best sellers from years’ past and some exciting new products from our own wish lists.

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“Q: How Can I Prioritize My Brain Dumps Into To-Do Lists?”

Q: “I am overwhelmed by my to-dos. I just dump everything I need to do on one page and there is no rhyme or reason to how I list what I need to do.

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“How Anne of Green Gables Comforted and Inspired Me”

Eloise, Curious George, and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. As I got older, I moved on to Amelia Bedelia, then Anne of Green Gables and A Wrinkle in Time.It wasn’t until later in life that I realized these remarkable characters, each quite distinct, had something in common.

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5 Academic Challenges Rooted in ADHD Executive Dysfunction

Executive dysfunction is difficult to recognize. When manifested in the classroom, EF challenges are often mistaken for disobedience, laziness, defiance, or apathy.Here are five common (and commonly misinterpreted) executive functioning hurdles — and proven strategies for each.[Get This Free Download: Smart Homework Strategies for Teachers & Parents]Access more resources from ADDitude’s Schoolhouse Blocks: Foundational Executive Functions series exploring common learning challenges and strategies to sharpen core EFs at school.SUPPORT ADDITUDE Thank you for reading ADDitude.

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A Daily Plan to Practice Empowering Self-Talk

Metacognition is the executive function (EF) that helps us reflect on and manage our thoughts, attention, effort, organizational skills, and emotions. It is the internal dialogue that tells a student, “You’ve done work like this before; you can do it again.”When a child with ADHD says, “I can’t do math” or “I hate writing,” that is a sign of under-developed metacognition skills that require intervention strategies and supports — namely, structured, open-ended questioning.

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“Learning to Let Go of ADHD What-Ifs and Regrets”

pandemic hit.The line to the therapist’s office rang and rang, but I was unable to get ahold of anyone. Finally, after some hemming and hawing, the receptionist revealed that my therapist was on leave and asked if I was open to seeing someone else.I usually conduct extensive research when choosing a medical professional, but I begrudgingly said yes.The new therapist reviewed my file and asked perfunctory questions on the day of the appointment.

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How to Support a Teen with ADHD Who Is Questioning Their Gender

Teens with ADHD pick up on anything that indicates rejection in words, facial expressions, and body language.[Read: How to Build Self Confidence in Teens with ADHD]Gender transitioning takes time, and, for kids who struggle with impulse control, this is especially frustrating. Taylor, a 19-year-old transgender client of mine, recently told me: “It’s frustrating because I’m impatient.

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Q: What’s the Best Way for My Child to Study for Final Exams?

– FinalsMomHi FinalsMom:Getting organized to study for final exams is sometimes more difficult than the actual studying part. I work with students all day long helping them build their study skill set and it can be quite overwhelming.

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Clever Ways to Stem Learning Loss This Summer

summer slide may seem inevitable. For many, interventions like private tutors, in-school support, and summer programs are not monetarily or logistically feasible.

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“Is ADHD a Gift? No – But It Can Be Empowering.”

Trouble with a Tiny t(#CommissionsEarned), criticized the book for presenting ADHD as a problem. I laughed pretty hard. Clearly, the reviewer had never lived with ADHD.

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Surviving the In-Person Learning Transition: Game Plans and Instant Replays

transitions and change: the “game plan” and the “instant replay.”Imagine a coach delivering a rousing speech meant to fire up and motivate their team before a game. This pre-game speech includes a run-through of the game plan – what the players can expect during the game, how to handle certain plays from the opposing team, and what the expectation is for each player.Parents, you can play the coach by providing your children with a game plan before they undertake a tough task; often, it’s just what they need to succeed.Game plans help children with ADHD compensate for deficits with executive functions — the brain’s board of directors carrying out skills to get a job done.

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How to Heal a Strained Parent-Teenager Relationship

strengthen your relationship with your teen, begin by understanding their true needs and how to properly address them. Taking the time to see the world through their eyes can help you fortify your bonds and reinvigorate family relationships, even during the most unprecedented of times.The idea of “bids” comes from the work of John Gottman, Ph.D., author of Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child(#CommissionsEarned) and other best-selling books.

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Words Matter: On the ADHD Narratives We Allow Ourselves to Believe

My foe is ADHD. And after years of fighting this nemesis, I think I have finally learned how to transform its hold over me into a gift.It is difficult to convey, especially to the individual without ADHD, just how trying my symptoms can be at times.

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“The Wisdom of Free Range Parenting for ADHD Families”

The New Contented Little Baby Book (#CommissionsEarned). The author, Gina Ford, has spent decades advising parents on how to raise babies with an almost military precision.

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After the Thrill: Avoiding a Hyperfocus Hangover

manage my depression well, but life’s been crazy during this pandemic. However, what had actually brought me down was my old ADHD friend: depression after success.

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5 ADHD Organization Tools That Never Work for Me – and 5 That Do

organization skills. I’ve tried reminder apps, time-managing apps, list apps, and more.

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The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Adults with ADHD

Buy This Gift on Amazon (#CommissionsEarned).$11.89We are all staring at too many screens, for too long each day. Overexposure to blue light harms the eyes and aggravates adults with sensory issues.

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