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Below is a link to a really interesting article published recently in the Globe and Mail about how adult ADHD has not received nearly the same level of recognition as ADHD in children.

To pique your interest, here are a couple of statistics included in the article that really spoke to us:

“A 2006 U.S. study found that only about 10 per cent of adults with ADHD receive appropriate treatment"...

If you or your child has an ADHD diagnosis, creating a personal study space that works for you is essential.

Homework time, study time, work time – they don’t have to be the most stressful times of the day. A little organization and preparation you can make the world of a difference in setting you up to succeed...

When a child is diagnosed with ADHD or attentional difficulties, parents often experience a sense of relief – they now have an answer to the struggles their child has been facing.

That being said, a diagnosis can also lead to feeling quite overwhelmed – it can be easy to get bogged down by all the negative aspects of symptoms and behaviour, and the road ahead of you might appear very long...

Outbursts, meltdowns, opposition…if you’re familiar with ADHD children – as a parent, teacher, or anything in between – you may be familiar with these types of behaviours. Perhaps a little too familiar.

These types of behaviours are challenging – they can be frustrating and confusing, and when confronted them you may feel the urge to join the child on the floor and cry...

Why does ADHD coaching work?

For individuals with ADHD, coaching is about starting to believe in your abilities again, starting to learn why you do what you do, and saying, “Hey brain, I’m in control here.” We here at Springboard Clinic know all this – we know ADHD that coaching works and we know that it works well. But what exactly are we doing cognitively in this process?

There are hundreds – if not thousands – of lists available online that make suggestions for “fun things to do in Toronto” or “fun summer activities for your kids”. But which of these suggestions is actually realistic for you and your ADHD child? Sitting on a hammock watching the clouds go by? Nice sentiment, but likely won’t be as peaceful as people make it out to be...