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Women and ADHD; Why Might Attention Difficulties Be Identified Late?
"All my life I was told I was scattered", "I always did well at school, but I had to work harder than everyone else", "Only when I became a mother did I realize how hard it was to manage all the tasks".
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ADHD in Adolescence; When Difficulties Change with Age
"He is no longer the child he used to be", "She used to share everything with me, and now every conversation ends in an argument", "He is mature enough to take responsibility, so why do I still have to remind him of everything?"
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ADHD Is Not Just an Attention Difficulty; What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Really?
"If he can play on the computer for hours, how can he not concentrate in class?", "She keeps putting things off until the last minute", "I know exactly what I need to do, but I just can't get started".
ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder4 min read
Anxiety or Trauma; Why Can the Symptoms Look Similar to ADHD?
A child who struggles to concentrate in class, an adult who forgets tasks, a teenage girl who finds it difficult to sit still, or someone who reacts impulsively. These behaviors may raise suspicion of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but they can also occur in anxiety and in trauma-related reactions.
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"He Can When He Wants To": One of the Biggest Myths About Children with ADHD
"He can sit at the computer for hours, but he cannot manage ten minutes of homework", "When he wants something, he knows how to make an effort", "She is a very intelligent girl; she simply does not use her abilities".
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ADHD and Anger Outbursts; What Is the Connection Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Emotional Regulation?
"Just saying no is enough to make him explode", "She can go from laughter to tears within seconds", "After the outburst he regrets it, but next time it all happens again".
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ADHD During Relocation; When Moving to Another Country Meets Difficulties with Organization, Social Life and Motivation
Moving to another country is a significant change in a child’s life. A new language, an unfamiliar school, friends left behind, a different culture, and sometimes a sense of losing what is familiar and safe.
ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder4 min read
The MOXO Test; What Does It Measure, What Can We Learn from It, and When Should We Seek a Diagnostic Evaluation?
"The teacher says he is not focused, but at home he can sit at the computer for hours", "I feel that I have to work much harder than others to stay focused", "How can we know whether attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is really present?"