Is ADHD Different for Girls? Here’s Everything You Need to Know by Lori Melnitsky, Certified ADHD and SLP A common misconception about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is that it is only found in boys. In reality, this couldn’t be any further from the truth. Girls can be diagnosed with ADHD too. However, their symptoms typically look quite different from ADHD in boys. In this post, we will discuss these differences and dive into the reasons behind them. Let’s g

By Lori Melnitsky, SLP and ADHD Coach As every college session begins, students try to prepare themselves to navigate a life of challenges and freedom that come with living on their own. It may sound exciting but as the clock ticks closer to the actual date of joining students start experiencing anxiety. This is especially daunting for students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who might not have the same support or the same routine that they’ve grown comfo

Best Tips to Keep Your Office Organized You're not alone. The average worker spends about 5 hours a week searching for misplaced office supplies. Whether you're looking for a spare piece of blank paper or the number one item on your to-do list, having a well-organized workspace can help save you both time and stress. Those working from home are find it harder to separate life from work. Here are some tips to help get your office in order: Purge Your Office The first step in

Best Tips for Starting College with ADHD With so many students with ADHD being admitted to college every year, it's important to know what you're getting into. In this guide, we'll discuss how ADHD manifests in college students and what you can do about it—whether you're a parent, student, or educator. ADHD can be an invisible disability that impacts everything from academics to relationships. Students with ADHD typically have trouble following directions, keeping track of as

You speak a lot! But it doesn’t seem like people recognize what you mean? You often confuse them. Why does this happen? You may be affected with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). How can you communicate with ADHD? Everything looks urgent and essential, yet your listener or discussion partner may find it perplexing. The solution is complicated but not that hard. So, today we are going to discuss best communication hacks for adults with ADHD. First, we will try t

I hear this so often and if this happens to your child you are not alone. In fact you are right, your child probably is as smart or smarter than the child who does complete assignments on time. This is common with ADHD. These are a few reasons why this happens. These students need structure and a monitoring system to complete their assignments. They struggle with prioritizing tasks and become easily overwhelmed. They find it difficult to put their thoughts into sentences an