10 Solutions for Task Avoidance: A Guide to Boosting Productivity

Do you find yourself putting off tasks until the last minute, or avoiding them entirely? You’re not alone. Task avoidance is a common challenge, but the good news is that there are effective ways to overcome it. This article has some of the best solutions to help you get started.

ADHD Symptoms in Women Over 40

One of the challenges with diagnosing, ADHD and women over 40 is figuring out if the symptoms are actually ADHD or pre-premenopausal hormonal imbalances. Some ADHD Symptoms in Women Over 40 Common symptoms of ADHD in women over 40 may include, but :  Trouble remembering or focusing  Poor organizational skills  Poor impulse control, including speaking […]

Is Caffeine Good for Adults with ADD?

You might be surprised to know that caffeine is considered to be a drug. In fact, as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported, it is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world. Caffeine, like the most common prescription drugs used for treatment of ADHD in NYC, is a stimulant. But does that mean it […]

Did Leonardo da Vinci Have Adult ADD?

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) is known the world over as one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, yet his reputation for greatness rests on a mere handful of paintings – a number of which are unfinished. Of course, there was no way to test adults for ADHD during the Renaissance, but 500 years […]

Weighted Blankets and ADD in Adults and Children

Weighted blankets, which have long been used by occupational therapists working with children on the autism spectrum or who have sensory processing difficulties, are now widely available. Weighted blankets also offer benefits to adults with ADD.   By exerting a form of deep pressure on your body, weighted blankets are credited with reducing stress. Also called […]