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The Surprising Truth About Lumosity and Other Brain Training Games

I often get asked what I think about brain training games. And I always say the same thing, which is: The only one that seems to be effective in the long term and is backed by solid scientific research is Cogmed Training to improve working memory. According to Cogmed, “80% of users see measureable improvements.”…

ADHD and Sleep: Are You Getting A Good Night’s Sleep?
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ADHD and Sleep: Are You Getting A Good Night’s Sleep?

  When it comes to sleep and ADHD, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest a greater occurrence of sleep problems in adults with ADHD than the general population. We also know that lack of sleep can make your ADHD symptoms (challenges with focus and attention) worse. So, if you have sleep issues, it…

Complementary and Alternative Treatments For ADHD
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Complementary and Alternative Treatments For ADHD

  Medication might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about treatment for ADHD. You might also think of therapy and ADHD Coaching as means of treatment. True, these are the standard methods of treatment, and the only ones that are fully supported by scientific research as effective treatments in the…

ADHD Support: Therapists and ADHD Coaches
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ADHD Support: Therapists and ADHD Coaches

Who do you have on your team for support? J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, co-director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program posits that: …with the ADHD medication as a foundation, it’s the psychosocial treatments that can come in and finish the job. However, like many adults with ADHD, you may feel…

ADHD, Mindfulness and Making Decisions
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ADHD, Mindfulness and Making Decisions

“How do I respond to this situation?” “How can I feel less overwhelmed?” “Where do I want to focus my mental energy/thoughts?” These are some of the questions that Adults with ADHD ask themselves on a regular basis. Having strategies that will allow you to slow down and center yourself are helpful in answering these…