I have some good news to share! I am the new ADD and ADHD Expert at About.com. I was so honoured to be asked. For the last month, I have been busy writing!
Here is a roundup of my first 6 articles on About.com. You could read them all, or pick the ones that sound the most interesting to you.
7 Ways to Manage Distractions When You Have ADHD
When you are distracted, your attention moves from one thing to the next. Everyone feels distracted from time to time. However, for a person with ADHD, distraction is a constant.
http://add.about.com/od/adhdthebasics/fl/ADHD-and-Distraction.htm
How to Be Less Impulsive When You Have ADHD
One of the hallmark symptoms of ADHD is impulsivity. Here are 7 tips to help you be less impulsive.
http://add.about.com/od/signsandsymptoms/fl/ADHD-and-Implusivity.htm
10 Tips for Smooth Transitions When You Have ADHD
Transitioning from one activity to the next can be difficult and stressful when you have ADHD. Here are 10 tips for smooth transitions.
http://add.about.com/od/adhdinadults/fl/ADHD-and-Transitions.htm
Do You Have an Out of Sight, Out of Mind Problem?
Do you forget what you can’t see? Do you surround yourself with ‘things’ to help you remember? If this sounds like you, then you could have an out of sight, out of mind problem! Here are some suggestions.
http://add.about.com/od/adhdinadults/fl/Do-You-Have-an-Out-of-Sight-Out-of-Mind-Problem.htm
How to Be a Successful Planner When You Have ADHD
Planning is powerful when you have ADHD. It gives your life structure and that helps with many ADHD symptoms!
http://add.about.com/od/adhdinadults/fl/10-Ways-to-Be-a-Successful-Planner-When-You-Have-ADHD.htm
Why Is It Important to Set Goals When You Have ADHD
Setting goals help reduce some classic ADHD symptoms; such as distraction, procrastination, impulsivity, prioritizing and decision making.
http://add.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/fl/Why-Is-It-Important-to-Set-Goals-When-You-Have-ADHD.htm