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25.01.2022 TIPS FOR PARENTS Children with ADHD need organised parents Some parents are natural organisers; others find it challenging. If you are not an organised paren...t, get support from a friend or ADHD coach in order to improve your skills. Routines and systems will benefit your child and entire family and lighten the parenting load. Michele Toner For more information about ADHD and ADHD Go-To Guide Book, visit our Website: www.adhdgo2guide.com

25.01.2022 Who takes care of parents ?

25.01.2022 What is your ADHD story? How does ADHS affect you or those around you? https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/category/stories/

24.01.2022 Sadly these 5 myths are still believed by some :(

24.01.2022 Where is the thing?

24.01.2022 I always talk about Body Doubles - Working alongside somebody makes it easier to focus. Focus mate is for students to connect with Body Doubles around the world https://www.focusmate.com/

22.01.2022 "Theres no denying that those of us with ADHD were made different. We tend to be more generous, more loving, more funny, more creative, and more entrepreneurial. The problem, it turns out, is not within our own selves. The problem is with the society we were born into."

22.01.2022 Productivity tips from Trello. Although not written for ADHD it has good advice: https://blog.trello.com/accountability-tips-remote-work

20.01.2022 Who is coming to the next ADHD WA picnic? Ill See you there https://facebook.com/events/s/sunday-picnic/207920507031268/?ti=icl

20.01.2022 Join me on Wednesday at 10am for a Walk and Talk around Lake Monger. It’s been a while!! Much talking will be done https://fb.me/e/3LmszZeQV

20.01.2022 PD for teachers at ADHD WA. Book early. Places limited due to COVID-19

20.01.2022 This 6-minute video from How to ADHD covers how you can cope with boredom as you deal with the common symptoms of ADHD around the lack of ability to focus and how to channel your energy when and where you want it.

18.01.2022 "Children with ADHD, particularly those in elementary school, are managing symptoms of difficulty shifting their attention, sustaining focus on less-engaging material, and motor hyperactivity. They often have difficulty with organization and planning, working memory, and impulse control. Even with effective medication management, they typically are dependent on external cues and support to manage the demands of school."

18.01.2022 I'm quoting the opening paragraph from the link. "Women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are one-third less likely to be diagnosed than men, even though the disorder is equally prevalent between the sexes and causes more impaired function in women, according to a study presented at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 34th Annual Conference, held online from September 30 to October 4, 2020. Women with ADHD show a significantly higher risk of comorbid anxiety and mood disorders, including severe depression and suicidal ideation, compared with men, reported the study author Brynne Calleran, PMHN/RN-BC, at New York-Presbyterian/Westchester, White Plains, NY. Delaying ADHD diagnosis can lead to dangerously poorer outcomes in women."

17.01.2022 How do I know if I have ADHD?

17.01.2022 Who will be joining me tonight?

17.01.2022 Ari Tuckmanns tips for adjusting to a diagnosis of ADHD https://youtu.be/KolP5xcGgYQ

17.01.2022 If youre around Floreat on Wednesday come and join me

17.01.2022 " Perfectionism is typically associated with holding unrealistic performance standards that result in frustration when they are not met, at times being self-defeating, such as being late with a school assignment or report for work because it is not yet just right."

17.01.2022 My blog post about morning routines. Enjoy!

16.01.2022 Another fact from our ADHD GO TO GUIDE!

15.01.2022 10am tomorrow!!!

14.01.2022 TIPS FOR PARENTS: Fit your oxygen mask first Parenting is challenging, particularly when a child has ADHD and a specialised set of skills is ...required. It is vital for parents to take care of themselves as they take care of their children. Having a child with ADHD puts a strain on parents relationships, so take care of your relationship as well. Michele Toner Leah Kelley - Pexels See more

14.01.2022 Dr Russell Barkley's thoughts on the problem whereby the symptoms listing in the DSM do not reflect adult ADHD "The ADHD symptoms listed in the DSM were developed for children. We can see this in the phrasing of certain symptoms, such as can’t play quietly or driven by a motor in the hyperactive/impulsive items. These phrasings don’t translate well to the adult experience. Few adults with ADHD would use these terms to describe their daily experience with the condition, leaving clinicians to extrapolate these items into clinical practice with adults."

14.01.2022 ADHD & MEDICATION Studies have shown that there is often a delay of 24 years from diagnosing ADHD to commencing medication, as parents prefer to try all possib...le alternative approaches before using medication. The media tend to portray quite the opposite, where they suggest that parents insist on medicating their children, which is seldom the case. Medicating your child does not mean you have failed as a parent. It is encouraging that effective medication is available, along with home and school support, to manage your child with ADHD. However, remember: Pills dont teach you skills! Its important to have in mind that medication may reduce symptoms, which will help with better functioning, but it is not a cure for ADHD. Desiree

13.01.2022 Why are boys diagnosed with ADHD more often than girls?

13.01.2022 Tips for being a good Listener

13.01.2022 ADHD myths vs facts

12.01.2022 TIPS FOR PARENTS: Educate yourself about ADHD and co-existing conditions Knowledge is power, so arm yourself well. ADHD is the most researched condition i...n childhood and also the most sensationalised. Choose reliable sources with information based on research. Remember: once you are educated, you can educate others. Michele Toner Have you read "ADHD Go-To Guide"? It is a practical guide for parents and teachers that provides up-tp-date knowledge based on recent research. Take a look at our Website for more information about the book and where to buy it: www.adhdgo2guide.com

12.01.2022 Everything you thought you knew about ADHD is wrong: https://in.mashable.com//everything-you-thought-you-knew-a

11.01.2022 Our latest blog post from the Go-to-Guide

11.01.2022 ADHD and strong emotions https://www.brownadhdclinic.com//emotional-dynamics-in-ind

11.01.2022 These are common learning disabilities for those of us with ADHD and ASD. I have discalculia and my husband, therapist Matt, has dysgraphia. Do you relate to any of these? Professor Alina

11.01.2022 Join psychologist Grace Da Camara for ADHD WAs Coffee morning tomorrow

10.01.2022 What is ADHD? Coach Liam explains https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lkvMx-5Akd4

10.01.2022 Celebrating the end of online Uni exams. I dont think we would have gotten there with as little damage done without the intensive input from you, Michele. Thanks for being willing to come to our rescue. Results on the 20th of July.

10.01.2022 "Can You Get ADHD as an Adult? The short answer is, no, adults don't suddenly get ADHD. In order to meet the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis, several symptoms that cause impairment must be present in childhood. Specifically, signs of ADHD need to be evident before age 12 This means, technically, ADHD does not develop in adulthood. In other words, if you have ADHD as an adult, you also had it as a child. As a result, someone may not be diagnosed with the disorder until later i...n life. Conversely, if you definitely did not present with these symptoms as a child, then your current symptoms may be the result of something else, such as depression, anxiety, or another mood disorder. "

08.01.2022 Recently there have been more and more articles about ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The two conditions share many behaviours and there has been plenty of research to identify the differences, the similarities as well as commonalities. "While the primary components of ADHD and ASD are different, some overlap exists between the two. The trick to differentiating between them is to determine the reason behind the behavior. For example, both can cause social challenges.... For children with ADHD, the root causes may include inattention and inability to organize their thoughts, or impulsivity. For autistic children, the reasons are often different such as not understanding nonverbal communication or delays in language skills."

08.01.2022 "We know from decades of research that meditation can have a positive effect on a variety of cognitive skills related to ADHD including attention, reaction time, and memory."

07.01.2022 Attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is classified as a childhood onset neurodevelopmental disorder defined by the presence of a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivityimpulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. ADHD is commonly accompanied by other psychiatric and behavioural disorders, notably conduct disorder as well as developmental conditions (e.g. dyslexia, autism), tic disorders, depression and anxiety. With a prevalence of over 5%, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequent disorders within child and adolescent psychiatry. https://www.medicalacademic.co.za/post-summary/

07.01.2022 TIPS FOR PARENTS: Identify and Manage Transitions. Children with ADHD have great difficulty switching their attention from one task to another, particu...larly when required to switch from a highly stimulating task to one that is less engaging. All transitions, big or small, require planning, warning and bridging activities. Michele Toner More information about ADHD available on ADHD Go-To Guide book. www.adhdgo2guide.com #adhd #adhdgo2guide #adhdaustralia

07.01.2022 I love the 2nd tip ... "Keep a sense of humor! If you let it be, ADD can be really funny at times. Don’t miss out on the chance to laugh when the laugh is there. At that psychological branch point we all know so well, when the split-second options are to get mad, cry, or laugh, go for the laughter. Humor is a key to a happy life with ADD."

06.01.2022 Desiree Silva and I have started a new Facebook page and website based on our book. Well be sharing blogs, videos and podcasts. Like our page and stay in touch

05.01.2022 How to prepare for your paediatric assessment. Great article by Desiree Silva.

05.01.2022 Tune in to Inspire Radio tomorrow at 10

04.01.2022 Can anyone relate to the sticky notes?

04.01.2022 Heath Black was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Powerful story of life before and after his diagnosis

03.01.2022 Talking to your child about ADHD Read our latest blog post on ADHDGO2GUIDE.COM

03.01.2022 OnTrac for teens or tweens is on offer again at ADHD WA. Places limited.

03.01.2022 Who loves doing quizzes as a way of being distracted from what we "should" be doing? Of course doing quizzes is only for fun, theyre never right are they?

01.01.2022 Emotional Flooding and relationships

01.01.2022 My tip for parents. Borrowed the idea from Barbara Luther

01.01.2022 Do you find it hard to remain focussed? do you get easily distracted when trying to do things? Yes, that can world of someone with ADHD :( But it need not be so, talk to me about it.

01.01.2022 If you're wondering where to find an interesting or amusing or challenging podcast for that long drive to work, you're sure to find something suitable amongst these.

01.01.2022 Have you lost your library books in the black hole of ADHD? Or, have you found them but theyre so overdue youre embarrassed to return them? Librarians are very understanding. They will be kind