More than two centuries ago, a Scottish physician named Alexander Crichton wrote about ADHD in a medical text. He included the observation that some attention disorders are likely hereditary. He even remarked upon “the fidgets”—which
Adults with ADHD face higher health risks of a wide range of physical conditions. That includes nervous system, respiratory, musculo-skeletal, and metabolic diseases. These research findings come from a large register-based study from Sweden’s Karolinska
I (Gina Pera) am eagerly anticipating CADDAC’s first-ever Two-Day ADHD Conference & Comedy Night— ADHD: ALL IN THE FAMILY. (That’s right, a comedy night fund-raiser…what a concept!) Please note: This event took place in 2019.
This is perhaps the #1 question I receive about Adult ADHD: How is it diagnosed? To answer it in part, I offer this post, adapted excerpt from my book Is It You, Me, or Adult
If you’ve missed the headlines, here’s a quick summary: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been promoting therapy before medication for young children with ADHD. Sounds reasonable, eh? Except it’s not. I’m asking you to please empty
Myth #8: Having ADHD Is No Big Deal! Here’s the longer version: ADHD is only a difference in how you view the world. Why make such a big deal of it—or, worse, pathologize it? Sure,
When I started researching Adult ADHD and relationships, way back in 1999, I found an impressive body of research on ADHD and Driving. Researchers such as Daniel Cox, using driving simulators, clearly documented ADHD-related driving
Does ADHD truly confer greater creativity? If you get your science news only from your Facebook feed, you might think so. The truth is more complicated. Recently, preeminent ADHD research scientist Russell Barkley and I
At least 366 public libraries worldwide carry my book Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? If you’d like your library branch to order the book, click here to access a flyer with all
