ELAINE KORNGOLD, LPC | Brainspotting, IFS, Financial Therapy, Career Counseling | Gottman Method, IFS for Couples – IFIO, Neurodiverse Couples | ADHD, Autism | 503-770-0810 | AskCounseling@outlook.com
This article describes some of the challenges of counseling adults or seniors with ADHD (who are 60 or older). “ADHD doesn’t diminish — like your hairline or stamina — with age.” “In fact, symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may … Read more
I have recently learned of two apps that may be helpful to people with ADHD who struggle with time management, such as getting up in the morning, or organizing themselves with the morning or daytime routines. Alarmy is the app … Read more
Pandemic has been hard for everyone in various ways. Some people with ADHD have been really struggling with focus while working from home. When the physical environment stays the same, and there is no clear boundary between working space and … Read more
I recently discovered these great websites with ADHD comics that I wanted to share with you: ADHD comics were created by Dani Donovan in Nebraska. These are all related to mental health issues that people with ADHD struggle with. Examples … Read more
“Neurodivergent women often slip through the cracks of diagnosis because they can appear smart or gifted. This is because we’re more likely to be perfectionists or suffer from low self-esteem, so we work extra hard to prove ourselves. Combined with … Read more
ADHD is highly genetic, meaning that it is passed on through the genes you inherit from your parents. According to the research described in (Sarkis, 2011), if you have ADHD, there is a 75% chance that you inherited ADHD genes … Read more
Many of my clients with ADHD find that using some form of a bullet journal adds structure to their lives, introduces time for reflection and planning, and allows a single place to keep track of things without the distractions that … Read more
The article below describes the heightened risk among people with ADHD for addiction and, specifically, substance use disorders. “Kids and adolescents with the condition are 2.5 times more likely to develop substance use disorders (SUD) than their peers, according to … Read more
This article describes research on how a stimulant medication, methylphenidate, impacts certain areas of human brain, providing ADHD reward. “… in those with ADHD, neurons in the brain release less dopamine – a ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter involved in reward-motivated behavior – … Read more
Many of my clients get their ADHD diagnosis in midlife, after working hard for decades to cope with various ADHD or ADD symptoms at work, at home, in relationships, in financial dealings. Getting this diagnosis at this life stage can … Read more