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September 25, 2020
by Elizabeth Pratt

a lightbulb moment

ADHD Like Behaviors Could Inspire Entrepreneurial Activity

September 25, 2020 08:00 by Elizabeth Pratt  [About the Author]

a lightbulb moment
ADHD-like behavior caused by lack of sleep may be beneficial for entrepreneurial activity. For some people, bad sleep can result in feelings of hyperactivity the following day, along with impulsive behavior and shifting attention spans. These behaviours all resemble those of ADHD. Now a new study suggests this could lend itself to entrepreneurial behavior. [More]

December 8, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

tipsfor workingwith adhd

Tips for Working with ADHD

December 8, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

tipsfor workingwith adhd
ADHD is a learning disability that occurs in both children and adults, and can play a significant role in someone's life. The issue is, of course, if you know how to deal with it. Your attention may be all over the place, or you may have a hard time completing tasks because of this disorder. That being said, there are a lot of ways that you can deal with ADHD, whether the case of ADHD in question is for an adult or a child. [More]

April 6, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW

adult adhd the journeyfrom childhoodto adulthood

Adult ADHD: The Journey from Childhood to Adulthood

April 6, 2014 04:55 by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW  [About the Author]

adult adhd the journeyfrom childhoodto adulthood
Many of the symptoms that seemed so problematic in childhood (school and peer relations) are easier to manage (for some). But, with the advent of adulthood comes new responsibilities, physical changes and competing expectations. This often requires new skills and abilities that are not in our repertoire. It is during the initial transition to adulthood that many young people with ADHD get lost on their journey. [More]