For many people with ADHD, the sting of criticism does not fade when the conversation ends. A passing comment from a boss, a friend who is slow to text back, or a teacher’s correction can set off emotional pain that…
A parent sat in our office last month holding a stack of report cards, asking a question we hear almost every week: is ADHD a disability, or is that word too strong for what my child is dealing with? The…
A school email about accommodations, a pharmacy two blocks from the pediatrician’s office, a form asking about dosage: pieces that show up at the ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center before parents have even said the word ADHD out loud. A…
The question comes up in almost every first appointment at the ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center. A parent describes the missed homework, the third phone call from school this month, the bedtime meltdowns, and then asks quietly: did we do…
ADHD is not a condition with a short list of challenges and a separate, smaller list of strengths. For many adults in New Jersey managing work, families, and daily responsibilities, the strengths that come with ADHD are specific, consistent, and significantly underused. …
If you have ever wondered, “What personality type is prone to ADHD?” you are not alone. Searches related to personality types and ADHD continue to grow as more adults begin recognizing patterns in their focus, emotions, work habits, and relationships.…
The brain’s a mystifying organ; attracting people far and wide hoping to unlock its secrets. But when it’s affected by ADHD, it can cause daily struggles with attention, big emotions, or impulsive behavior. Many parents don’t realize the bond between…
Picture this: your child is bouncing from task to task, forgetting simple instructions, or maybe they’re hyper-focused on lining up toy cars in the exact same pattern every day. Their teacher calls about frequent disruptions, or maybe about social withdrawal.…
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children (8.4 percent), though it also affects many adults (2.5 percent). General or common symptoms of ADHD include: Inability to stay focused, which can lead…
Think of your mental health as if it were part of the outside of your body, like an arm or leg. If you had an open wound, bruises, broken bone or a bad burn, you would get your injury treated.…