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Blog: Does ADHD medication Help Executive Functioning

Does ADHD Medication Help Executive Functioning?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes hand-in-hand with executive functioning (EF) challenges—those crucial mental skills like working memory, flexible thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control. While medications are commonly used to manage ADHD symptoms, it’s essential to understand that they don’t directly improve executive functioning and can have unwanted side effects. The real key to helping kids with EF issues is to

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Blog: Parent Guide: ADHD Paralysis vs. Executive Dysfunction

Parent Guide: ADHD Paralysis vs. Executive Dysfunction

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and executive dysfunction often overlap, creating unique challenges for individuals and parents who are looking for the right kind of help.  If you’re a parent navigating the challenges of ADHD with your child, you might have noticed moments when they seem “stuck”—unable to start tasks, make decisions, or even think clearly. This frustrating experience is often referred

Read More »
BLOG: AuDHD Test For Children and Teens

Getting the Right AuDHD Diagnosis and Testing for Your Child

As a mom, you’ve noticed your child is different. They might be endlessly curious one moment but unable to sit still or focus the next. Perhaps they’re overwhelmed by loud noises or struggle with transitions, leading to meltdowns that leave you feeling helpless. You’ve heard terms like autism or ADHD, but nothing seems to fully capture what you’re seeing. An

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100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

Navigating the Storm: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being Does your child sometimes feel anxious or uneasy? You’re definitely not alone in this journey. Many parents of children with ADHD and Autism (AuDHD) or other forms of neurodivergence face similar challenges every day, dealing with a range of emotions that can arise in different situations.  For the children and teens that I

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Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

When you have a dysregulated kid, getting your child to start a task might feel worse than stepping on shards of glass! It can be frustrating for both you and your child. What I consistently see in my clients with ADHD is task initiation is a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, making it difficult to start tasks, especially mundane

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BLOG: The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

Nervous system dysregulation and anxiety significantly impact individuals with AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD), often due to the unique neurological and sensory processing characteristics of AuDHD.  As both a parent of neurodivergent children and a licensed therapist, I have seen these challenges firsthand. It is vital for parents to grasp the intricate connection between nervous system dysregulation and anxiety in AuDHD

Read More »
Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

You may have one child or three with ADHD and are puzzled by the vast differences in kids with this neurodivergent brain. The attention deficit disorder spectrum includes a range of symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can vary widely among individuals. Understanding this spectrum is key to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum:

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BLOG: ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle of Neurodivergent Kids

ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle

ADHD and bullying can intersect in challenging ways, leaving most parents searching for effective ways to protect and support their children. The truth is kids with ADHD face unique challenges that make them more vulnerable to bullying. Whether your child is being targeted, struggling socially, or unintentionally exhibiting behaviors that lead to misunderstandings, the impact of bullying on a child

Read More »
67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a clinical disorder that affects 9.6 percent of the US population (CDC, 2021). Despite what most people think, ADHD isn’t something kids “outgrow” and is a neurological condition that follows a person into adulthood.  ADHD looks different for each person, but for a clinical diagnosis, there must be difficulty with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulse control.

Read More »
ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

Grocery shopping can be a challenging task for any parent, but when you have a child with ADHD, it can feel downright overwhelming. From picky eaters to those with more restrictive eating habits like ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), ensuring your child gets the nutrition they need can be a complex puzzle. But don’t worry—you’re not alone in this. With

Read More »
Blog: Does ADHD medication Help Executive Functioning

Does ADHD Medication Help Executive Functioning?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes hand-in-hand with executive functioning (EF) challenges—those crucial mental skills like working memory, flexible thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control. While medications are commonly used to manage ADHD symptoms, it’s essential to understand that they don’t directly improve executive functioning and can have unwanted side effects. The real key to helping kids with EF issues is to

Read More »
Blog: Parent Guide: ADHD Paralysis vs. Executive Dysfunction

Parent Guide: ADHD Paralysis vs. Executive Dysfunction

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and executive dysfunction often overlap, creating unique challenges for individuals and parents who are looking for the right kind of help.  If you’re a parent navigating the challenges of ADHD with your child, you might have noticed moments when they seem “stuck”—unable to start tasks, make decisions, or even think clearly. This frustrating experience is often referred

Read More »
BLOG: AuDHD Test For Children and Teens

Getting the Right AuDHD Diagnosis and Testing for Your Child

As a mom, you’ve noticed your child is different. They might be endlessly curious one moment but unable to sit still or focus the next. Perhaps they’re overwhelmed by loud noises or struggle with transitions, leading to meltdowns that leave you feeling helpless. You’ve heard terms like autism or ADHD, but nothing seems to fully capture what you’re seeing. An

Read More »
100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

100 Ways to Reduce Stress for Children with ADHD and Autism

Navigating the Storm: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being Does your child sometimes feel anxious or uneasy? You’re definitely not alone in this journey. Many parents of children with ADHD and Autism (AuDHD) or other forms of neurodivergence face similar challenges every day, dealing with a range of emotions that can arise in different situations.  For the children and teens that I

Read More »
Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

Breaking Down Task Initiation: ADHD Strategies in 11 Steps

When you have a dysregulated kid, getting your child to start a task might feel worse than stepping on shards of glass! It can be frustrating for both you and your child. What I consistently see in my clients with ADHD is task initiation is a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, making it difficult to start tasks, especially mundane

Read More »
BLOG: The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

The Connection Between AuDHD Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation

Nervous system dysregulation and anxiety significantly impact individuals with AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD), often due to the unique neurological and sensory processing characteristics of AuDHD.  As both a parent of neurodivergent children and a licensed therapist, I have seen these challenges firsthand. It is vital for parents to grasp the intricate connection between nervous system dysregulation and anxiety in AuDHD

Read More »
Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Children and Teens

You may have one child or three with ADHD and are puzzled by the vast differences in kids with this neurodivergent brain. The attention deficit disorder spectrum includes a range of symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can vary widely among individuals. Understanding this spectrum is key to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Understanding the Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum:

Read More »
BLOG: ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle of Neurodivergent Kids

ADHD and Bullying: How to Stop the Bullying Cycle

ADHD and bullying can intersect in challenging ways, leaving most parents searching for effective ways to protect and support their children. The truth is kids with ADHD face unique challenges that make them more vulnerable to bullying. Whether your child is being targeted, struggling socially, or unintentionally exhibiting behaviors that lead to misunderstandings, the impact of bullying on a child

Read More »
67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a clinical disorder that affects 9.6 percent of the US population (CDC, 2021). Despite what most people think, ADHD isn’t something kids “outgrow” and is a neurological condition that follows a person into adulthood.  ADHD looks different for each person, but for a clinical diagnosis, there must be difficulty with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulse control.

Read More »
ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

ADHD Grocery List: Navigating Shopping for Parents of Children with ADHD

Grocery shopping can be a challenging task for any parent, but when you have a child with ADHD, it can feel downright overwhelming. From picky eaters to those with more restrictive eating habits like ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), ensuring your child gets the nutrition they need can be a complex puzzle. But don’t worry—you’re not alone in this. With

Read More »
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