Attention Disorder

Why does productivity always come with anxiety? Why do you have random bursts of hyperfocus? Why can't you finish any projects you start? Why can't you get focused on command? Why do you get distracted so easily? Are you just lazy? Is it possible for people with ADHD to be productive and happy at the same time? Yes you can. You're not lazy or stupid, you just have ADHD. It's a neurodevelopmental disorder with pros and cons. You can be both focused and productive without giving up your happiness. You just need to learn to use your brain properly.

In How to ADHD, Jessica McCabe reveals the insights and tools that have changed her life, while offering an unflinching look at the realities of every day with ADHD. Sharing stories of her struggles with the condition, which spiralled as she approached adulthood, Jessica offers expert-backed guidance for adapting your environment, routines and systems to work with the ADHD brain.

Lieutenant Apollo Floros can ace tactical training missions, but being a single dad to his twin daughters is more than he can handle. He needs live-in help, and he's lucky a friend's younger brother needs a place to stay. He's surprised to see Dylan all grown up with a college degree...and a college athlete's body. Apollo's widowed heart may still be broken, but Dylan has his blood heating up.

This book is a compilation of success stories from adults with autism and Asperger's syndrome. Each shares what helped them during their childhood and young lives that made them the independent adults they are today. One of the most important missions Temple Grandin has is making sure people with autism and Asperger's make something of their lives.

Dificuldade para se concentrar, inquietação, impulsividade e muita energia. Os sintomas mais comuns do transtorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade (TDAH) são bem conhecidos, mas como identificá-lo e saber a hora de procurar ajuda profissional? A Dra. Ana Beatriz Barbosa Silva esclarece essas e muitas outras dúvidas em Mentes inquietas, que está de volta às livrarias em edição revista e ampliada da editora Principium.

Foregrounding real experiences with autism and ADHD, this book explores the journey of discovering, accepting and flourishing with your neurodivergent brain. It explores why getting a diagnosis can be so fraught and gendered, and how to navigate a world which centres neurotypical brains. Featuring the latest research and thinking on neurodivergence, contributions from dozens of experts and the real stories of people just like you, this innovative book – which has been written and designed especially for *spicy* brains – is essential listening.

Impulsive ADHD is defined as a pattern of behavior that is characterized by chronic problems with impulsivity. People with impulsive ADHD have trouble waiting their turn, acting without thinking, and interrupting others. They also typically have difficulty controlling their emotions and sustaining their attention.

Este audiolibro ofrece una guía práctica y compasiva para padres que crían niños con TDAH. No se trata de "corregir" a tu hijo, sino de entender su forma única de pensar y brindarle las herramientas que necesita para prosperar.

El Déficit De Atención e Hiperactividad o TDAH puede llegar a generar una serie de consecuencias que impiden tener buena calidad de vida, esto si no se trata adecuadamente. En este libro vas a conocer no solo la relación entre la dopamina y el TDAH, cómo esta condición puede afectar a este neurotransmisor, también conocerás formas sencillas y muy eficaces de activar la dopamina, regularla, y combatir así de una forma natural y práctica los síntomas del TDAH.

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done - whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed" and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.

A groundbreaking and definitive account of the widespread misdiagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and its serious effects on children, adults, and society. More than one in seven American children are getting diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - three times what experts have said is appropriate, making it one of the most mishandled and debated conditions in medicine.

Ever wish you could sync your emotional GPS with your loved ones, avoiding the detours and dead ends that lead to relationship roadblocks? I’ve been there, and that’s exactly why I’ve written this workbook dedicated to addressing the very core of your struggles.

Overcome ADHD Challenges and Thrive in Every Aspect of Life - Unlock Your Full Potential with Proven Strategies, even if you've tried everything before! Are you constantly battling with time management, struggling to maintain personal and professional relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by workplace challenges due to ADHD? Do daily decision-making tasks leave you stressed and fatigued? Have you faced frustration and disappointment trying to find practical solutions that work for you?

Hey there, friend. Let’s get real—your life feels like a chaotic tornado of clutter, missed deadlines, and forgotten appointments. Same here. When ADHD is in the mix, it’s like organizing a house party for squirrels. But there’s hope, and it’s wrapped up in this book. Effortless ADHD Organization isn’t some boring “follow these 97 impossible steps” guide. It’s your ADHD-friendly buddy, packed with life hacks that actually work. Oh, and the chapters? You can listen them in just a short time. (Yes, even with the attention span of a goldfish.)

Parenting Kids with ADHD isn’t just another guide—it’s a lifeline filled with real-world strategies to help you understand your child, reduce daily chaos, and create a more connected, confident home. Inside, you’ll learn how to ease morning stress, prevent meltdowns, support focus and sleep, and handle tough moments with calm and clarity. You’ll discover why common discipline approaches often backfire with ADHD—and what actually works to encourage positive behavior.

This book, Development Challenges and Disorders: Early Intervention and Treatment. , is intended for behavior analysts who work directly with people with autism or supervise those who work with them. It is based on important principles and values, and discusses the factors that influence ethical decision-making. The book also discusses important but understudied subjects like: range of expertise; practice in behavior analysis based on evidence; how to work with experts from within and outside one's field; and how to make ethical training and supervision systems that are specific to each ...

If you are a woman with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably known—all your life—that you're different. As girls, we learn which behaviors, thinking, learning, and working styles are preferred, accepted, tolerated, and frowned upon. These preferences are communicated in innumerable ways-from media and books to our first-grade classroom to conversations with our classmates and parents.

People with ADHD struggle with planning and goal setting. The concepts are understandable and the strategies we are taught make sense. Yet, we can’t seem to make ourselves do it consistently—if at all. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And you are not the problem! Using a script not designed to work with your ADHD brain, it is almost impossible to be a good planner and goal setter.

ADHD can be a hefty pain to deal with, especially for a child. At this point, they aren’t aware that their outbursts are causing others harm or that their hyperactivity might be harming themselves. They are acting out of instinct because that is all they know. As their parent, it is your job to lift them up and show them the way. If they have low self-esteem, you need to push them up. If they lack focus, you need to guide them to find it. With effective strategies, you can implement in your daily lives, managing ADHD can be achievable.

If you want to prepare your child for the "real world" and help them become successful adults one day, this book is your way forward. Your child is just as confused as you are about all the competing demands and expectations of being a teen in today's complex world. I understand this because I am a parent myself, a school psychologist, and a counselor. My many years of working with adolescents and their parents have shown me that growth and change are indeed possible!