What can a published study — and an excerpt from my first book — explain about ADHD, empathy, and the neurotransmitter dopamine? That’s what this post is all about. (You’ll also find a link to
Do you remember the traits that attracted you to your ADHD partner — and vice-versa? That was a question in my ADHD Partner Survey. It is the most comprehensive research to date on ADHD and
Looking for solid, respected, and timeless guidance—including books and courses—on Adult ADHD, including in relationships? Here’s a quick over of my work and where to find it Over 22 years of ceaseless researching and innovating,
Can foods—particularly those containing citric acid—affect how well you absorb stimulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse? I get that question a lot. So, let’s delve into answering it. In a word, yes. Yes,
When ADHD bashing hits the headlines or the airwaves, I smell a rat. A rat that has no education in biology, much less neurobiology. A self-serving rat. A rat on the make. A time-honored bit
Can ADHD create physical balance problems? Yes, research is telling us more about ADHD-related challenges with something called motor control. Simply put, balance. I’ll share a few examples here and then results from a very
Hi Ms. Pera, I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I have a copy of your new book that I just started reading over the weekend. I have heard so much
My husband, prior to ADHD diagnosis at age 37, called his best coping tool Fear-Based Management—fondly referred to as FBM™. Yet he, along with many other adults with late-diagnosis ADHD, often learn this: The strategies
Divorcing an already high-conflict ADHD spouse risks ratcheting up the conflict—unless you have a strategy. In this post, I offer valuable advice from an expert, Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Over the years, I’ve witnessed many
How can you be blindsided by an ADHD diagnosis? It’s easy. Our culture has alternate explanations for virtually all ADHD-related challenges. Moreover, even in this 21st Century, the public and even the mental health profession
