My ADD Adventures
What It’s Like to Have ADD.
A resource for those of us with ADD and the people who live with, work with, and love us.
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add rating scale
A scientific and reliable rating scale for you and/or your loved one. Purchase the book with the reproducible scales in the back. Author: Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Medical University of South Carolina.
Time Timer
This company and product, by the same name, have greatly helped me at home and at work. The visual of this timer is far superior to all others. Ordinary timers do not help me “see” time, but this one does like no other. See which model might help you too!
never be late again
Another life saver! I have been punctually challenged my entire life, and this book is my holy grail. I finally understand why I do what I do, and why all of my previous attempts to be punctual failed. This book provides real solutions that actually work. Author: Diana DeLonzor.
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EFD: What Is It?
EFD stands for Executive Functioning Disorder. Executive functioning is the brain’s management system. I have read that it is similar to a conductor of an orchestra. Every section of an orchestra may play beautifully, but the song won’t sound good unless the conductor puts it all together correctly. Therefore, the executive functioning of your brain…
DSM Glossary
This post defines important terms and abbreviations to make all the material throughout the website easier to digest. DSMAPAADDADHDADHD-IADHD-HIADHD-CEFD DSM- the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the APA. It is the official handbook commonly used by healthcare professionals. APA- American Psychological Association. It is the largest organization of professional psychologists in…
What’s My Purpose?
I’m here to explain ADD to people- those with ADD as well as those who live with, love, and work with them. I am here to help people understand why some of us are chronically late, disorganized, forgetful, and more. This is the information that I wish I had years ago. Perhaps this website can…
My Personal Glossary
Before we dive right in, let’s define a few of my own terms that will pop up repeatedly throughout this website. Please note that I made up all of these monikers; if I am copying other people’s work, it is out of sheer ignorance on my part. If brought to my attention, I will give…
How My ADD Adventures Began
I’m So Very Normal About ten years or so ago, in my forties (yes, I’m old- in my fifties), my husband was self-reflecting and reading a book on ADD. In doing so, he took a quiz and found that he was not ADD, but thought that perhaps I should take a look at this book.…