The brain differences caused by ADHD can give people heightened senses of creativity, adaptability, and more. Here’s how to tap into them.
Updated Oct 17, 2023
By Peg Rosen
Medical Reviewer John Carosso, PsyD
Category: ADHD
What Are the Benefits of ADHD?
The brain differences caused by ADHD can give people heightened senses of creativity, adaptability, and more. Here’s how to tap into them.
Updated Oct 17, 2023
By Peg Rosen
Medical Reviewer John Carosso, PsyD
Adult ADHD and Relationships
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can cause misunderstandings, frustrations, and resentments in your closest relationships. But there are ways to build a healthier, happier partnership.
When Is Anger Actually PTSD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Easy-to-Read)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Easy-to-Read)
At The National Institute of Mental Health.gov
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-easy-to-read/index.shtml
ADD / ADHD Treatment in Children
ADD / ADHD Treatment in Children
Finding Treatments That Work for Kids and Teens
At Helpguide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-treatment-in-children.htm
Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
By Ben Martin, Psy.D.
~ 6 min read
http://psychcentral.com/lib/treatment-for-attention-deficit-disorder-adhd/
ADD/ADHD Parenting Tips
ADD/ADHD Parenting Tips
Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorder
At Helpguide.org
By Melinda Smith, MA & Jeanne Segal, PhD
Last updated: June 2016
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-parenting-tips.htm
ADHD and Trauma Often Go Hand in Hand
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder experienced more adversities than those without ADHD
American Academy of Pediatrics 5/6/2014
Trauma and ADHD
Trauma and ADHD: Think “And,” Not “Or”
How real adverse events can contribute to real attention problems
Posted July 14, 2014, by David Rettew, MD, ABCs of Child Psychiatry
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/abcs-child-psychiatry/201407/trauma-and-adhd-think-and-not-or
How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD
How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD
Some experts say the normal effects of severe adversity may be misdiagnosed as ADHD.
By Rebecca Ruiz July 7, 2014 in the Atlantic, Health
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/07/how-childhood-trauma-could-be-mistaken-for-adhd/373328/