ADHD and Talking to Yourself: Boost Your Executive Functions! Talking to yourself is not just a quirky habit—it can actually strengthen your executive functions! Engaging in self-talk can help you process information, find solutions to problems, and enhance your memory. It can also increase your motivation and focus. In …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW ADHD and Menopause: What Changes After Hormones Settle and How to Adapt
What is Menopause? Menopause is defined as twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period. For many women, menopause ends the constant hormonal swings of earlier life stages.For ADHD women, it often marks a shift into a new and more stable baseline — but one that requires different support. …
Cognitive Stress in ADHD: Understanding and Embracing Your Unique Brain with a five step process
What is Cognitive Stress, and What Does it Have to Do with ADHD? Cognitive stress occurs when stress affects our ability to think clearly. For individuals with ADHD, this often manifests as: Difficulty concentrating Memory problems Indecision Constant worry Negative thinking patterns Rigid thinking styles Poor judgment This daily struggle, …
ADHD and Communication
How ADHD Influences Communication Communication in the neurotypical-dominated world can often present unique challenges for ADHD people, not due to a lack of skills or effort but because of how they process information. People with ADHD might experience differences in how they listen, process spoken words, and express themselves. These …
ADHD Girls Support: A Parent’s Framework for Growth and Empowerment
Parents of ADHD girls are in a unique position to support their daughters through life’s many challenges by emphasizing their natural strengths. With a structured approach to empowerment, parents can offer meaningful support that encourages growth and resilience. This is where the ADHD Girls Support Model comes in—a framework …