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ADHD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Connections & Coping MechanismsADHD and anxiety are closely connected. Anxiety disorder is ADHD’s most common comorbidity — in no small part because the ADHD experience makes for a life characterized by stress and worry. This is especially true in the time of COVID, when new coping mechanisms are required.

What Is ADHD? Meaning, Symptoms & TestsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults. Here, we review the symptoms, causes, types, and tests associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Student Planners: A Playbook for Life with ADHDBetween homework, books and projects, keeping a child organized for school can be tough. But ADHD adds an extra set of rules. Learn how to choose the best student planner to keep your child on the road to classroom success.

What Is Integrative Medicine for ADHD? A Holistic Health & Wellness GuideADHD treatments work best when they don’t just target symptoms but also promote health, calm, and productivity. In this guide to integrative medicine for ADHD, learn how conventional treatments for ADHD can complement holistic approaches to support overall health and wellness.

Simplify Your Life: 7 Habits That Bring Calm and StabilityThe ADHD brain craves stimulation. It often performs well amid bursts of chaos and pressure. But when stress and external pressure continuously build, our brains freeze up. To reset your brain, you must simplify your life. Here’s how.

Uncomfortable Truths About the ADHD Nervous SystemEasily bored, sensitive to distractions, creative, and intense. If you grew up with ADHD symptoms, chances are you always felt "different." Now here's a scientific explanation of the neurological underpinnings of behaviors and feelings associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Learn how a person with ADHD thinks!

Time Management for Teens: "Scheduling is Power"Teens have a lot to juggle between school and activities, but it can be made even more difficult if they are also managing ADHD. Learn how prioritizing what's important, waking up on time, and even meditation can help.

The Big 3: How Nutrition, Exercise & Sleep Curb ADHD in ChildrenRegardless of whether medication is part of your child’s treatment, maximizing these three basic needs – nutrition, exercise, and sleep – can effectively harness their power as natural remedies for ADHD.

How to Declutter with an ADHD Brain: Organization Solutions for Real LifeIf your closet or pantry is bursting with unnecessary, unhelpful stuff, then you likely know how clutter can spark overwhelm, stress, guilt, and even shame. Learn how to declutter and stay organized with these ADHD-tested tips and solutions that actually work.

Homework Secrets for Kids Who Can't Just 'Buckle Down'First it's a case of the fidgets. Then it's the distraction over there. Then the black hole of switching unfinished tasks. Studying with ADHD is tough. These mother-approved tips can help.

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Tools and best practices that work for students with ADHD learning at school and/or learning at home.

The Most Useful ADHD Accommodations and Modifications for Distance LearningDistance learning is not a natural fit for many students with ADHD, who benefit from one-on-one attention, physical reminders, and pro-active educators. Here, learn about the most effective accommodations for smoothing out these challenges for special-education students learning — and learning to focus — at home.

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