A girl who finishes her homework, keeps her desk neat, and rarely talks out of turn does not look like the textbook picture of ADHD. That picture was built around boys who could not sit still. So, when ADHD in…
There is a moment that comes up in evaluations at the ADHD, Mood and Behavior Center that we have learned to anticipate. Someone sits across from a clinician, gets a formal diagnosis, and then hears the word disability applied to…
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.…