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ADHD and Thrill-seeking
The ADHD brain has an underactive dopamine reward system so it seems to play by its own rules entirely, always looking for some way to...
Vanessa Smith
Feb 7, 20232 min read


ADHD and a Diagnosis
Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can make life feel quite chaotic. The laundry may always seem to be pilling up and littering the floor,...
Vanessa Smith
Nov 18, 20222 min read


ADHD and Sensory Strategies
ADHD is motivated by interest, so we know how hard it is to stay focused on tasks that are unrewarding and unstimulating. It is often...
Vanessa Smith
Oct 13, 20222 min read


ADHD and Consistent Inconsistencies
Not everyone who has ADHD experiences it in the same way, and to compound the challenge, the symptoms of ADHD are often inconsistent and...
Vanessa Smith
Aug 18, 20222 min read


What is ADHD Coaching?
Coaching is a personalised, dynamic, supportive relationship that focuses on topics important to you. A coach is a professional person...
kim dixon
Jun 16, 20222 min read


ADHD and Self -Doubt
The world can appear to be a confusing and sometimes hostile place for someone who is trying to navigate it alongside the symptoms of...
Vanessa Smith
Mar 4, 20222 min read


ADHD and Perseveration
Perseveration is considered a subset of the “hyperfocus" which is widely associated with ADHD. It is the act of continuing with a...
Vanessa Smith
Feb 17, 20222 min read


ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Dysphoria in Greek means “difficult to bear” Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria “RDS” is a new topic where research is ongoing. Not all...
Vanessa Smith
Jan 28, 20222 min read


ADHD and Sleep
Even in party season everyone needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night to feel productive and well during the day. People with...
Vanessa Smith
Dec 10, 20212 min read


ADHD and Social Challenges
The festive season is almost upon us, and this means a multitude of events including social gatherings and family get-togethers. This is...
Vanessa Smith
Nov 18, 20212 min read


ADHD and EXAMS!!!!
As we go into exam season it is a good time to think about how our ADHD might behave. Below is an extract from a movie being released in...
kim dixon
Nov 4, 20212 min read


ADHD and Mindfulness
Mindfulness or meditation is widely accepted as a behaviour that aids in reducing stress, controlling anxiety, promoting emotional...
Vanessa Smith
Oct 7, 20212 min read


ADHD and Executive Functioning
Individuals do not develop their Executive Functioning skills at the same time, at the same rate or to the same degree as their peers. By...
Vanessa Smith
Sep 24, 20212 min read


ADHD and Gender
The ADHD stereotype is gender based as a disruptive and hyperactive little boy. Stereotypes can be unhelpfully misleading as less...
kim dixon
Sep 10, 20212 min read


ADHD and Self - Concept
Self-concept is described as the self-constructed idea of who we are based on the beliefs we hold about ourselves as seen reflected in...
Vanessa Smith
Aug 12, 20212 min read


ADHD and Enabling vs Empowering
Learning routines and habits can take a little longer for those who have ADHD than for those who do not have the symptoms of ADHD. This...
Vanessa Smith
Jul 29, 20212 min read


ADHD and Resilience
Emotional resilience can be loosely defined as the ability to cope with stress and to recover from setbacks. It can be one of the...
Vanessa Smith
Jul 15, 20211 min read


ADHD and Time Management
Effective time management involves working on tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines by correctly estimating how long something will...
Vanessa Smith
Jun 30, 20212 min read


ADHD and the Fibre Arts
Fibre arts include knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, embroidery. None of these are the humble preserve of old women anymore with...
kim dixon
Jun 4, 20212 min read


ADHD and Motivation
Adhd and motivation
Vanessa Smith
May 26, 20212 min read
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