Winter 2017 Issue of ADDitude Magazine
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Popular in Winter 2017 Issue of ADDitude Magazine
Emotions & Shame
“People Judge Me Instead of Trying to Understand”
An older woman has come to terms with her ADHD — and thrived in her career in spite of her challenges...
For Teachers
How Project-Based Instruction Can Ignite Your Child’s Love for Learning
Traditional classroom activities (like lectures, essays, or other snoozefests) don't accomplish...
Clutter
Want to Organize Your Stuff? Don’t Do It!
"Organizing" your possessions is a common (and admirable) goal, but it's not your only option — and...
Teens with ADHD
From Dropping Out of College to Working for Google
When my son dropped out of college to become a professional snowboarder, it was the most difficult...
Teens with ADHD
We Have Ignition: How to Steer Your Teen Toward Safe Driving
Driving is the most dangerous activity most teens will engage in — and that's doubly (or triply!)...
Talking About ADHD
“I’m Not Hiding My ADHD Anymore”
I have a brain difference, and I'm not ashamed. I’d rather be known for what I actually am — as the...
ADHD/LD Schools
“We Finally Found the Right School for Our Kids”
Changing schools isn't always easy, but it may be the best way to ensure your child’s happiness and...
ADHD Moms & Dads
How Tweens Trigger Mom's ADHD Symptoms
Being a mom with ADHD is already a precarious balancing act. But add a tween's hormone-fueled...
Clutter
Don’t Organize It, Purge It: 10 Things to Throw Out Now
Organize and simplify your home (not to mention your ADHD brain) by saying goodbye to these 10...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
How to Explain ADHD to a Teacher: Parents Share Their Favorite Tips
You know ADHD like the back of your hand, but your child's teachers or other school personnel might...
Ask the Experts
Is Coffee Really Helping Me Focus Better?
"When I drink coffee, it increases my focus. I also take a stimulant. Is there any basis for caffeine...
Parenting
Hyperfocus on Your Child
Children need attention, love, and praise, but sometimes, parents with ADHD are too distracted to...
Productivity at Work
15 Ways Lawyers with ADHD Can Raise the Bar
Being a lawyer is a challenging and rewarding job for many, but the mountains of documents and...
Ask the Experts
Avoid the Summer Learning Slide
"My nine-year-old daughter, who has LD and ADHD, has an IEP. I noticed last year that she lost a lot...
Ask the Experts
Evaluate My Child, Already!
"I think my son, who has ADHD, also has a learning disability. He has a 504 Plan that gives him extra...