For many years, ADHD was considered something which mainly affected boy, and rarely girls. This attitude has continued into adulthood where despite the increasing awareness of adult ADHD, it’s only been recently that the unique challenges that women face has begun to be addressed. For many years, women’s ADHD was felt to be invisible, with little attention being given to the possibility that the disorder presented very differently in females. However, many women report symptoms which … [Read more...]
ADHD and Executive Function
During the beginning of the last century, ADHD was commonly seen as a condition which had resulted from brain damage in the child. This model was rejected in latter half of the 20th Century, going out of fashion by the end of the 1980’s. In the decades that have followed research has provided a wealth of new information when it comes to ADHD and how it affects children. One of the biggest leaps forward in our knowledge has come from research into Executive Function and what impact ADHD … [Read more...]
Most Common Myths & ADHD Stereotypes
Despite much publicity over the last two decades, ADHD is still a condition that’s widely misunderstood. The common stereotype of the ‘naughty, uncontrollable child,’ still prevails among many people. Even when this stereotype isn’t being reinforced by lack of education, the condition is most often seen as being related solely to children being hyperactive and unable to concentrate. Other aspects of the disorder are often not recognized. In addition, stereotypes and stigmas exist with … [Read more...]