There are a lot of misconceptions regarding ADHD floating around out there. For example, if your child has ADHD it doesn’t mean that you’re a bad parent. ADHD testing and treatment is offered for adults as well as children. And, despite what you may have heard, prescription medication isn’t … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Home improvement star talks about his adult ADD in new book
Ty Pennington, star of TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the current Trading Spaces reboot, shares parts of his personal story in a new book out this month. If you’re a fan of home improvement shows, you are probably familiar with Pennington and his seemingly boundless energy. But you probably … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Can Be Happy – even with Adult ADD
In addition to cards, chocolates and flowers, Mother’s Day – like all the other holidays on the calendar – can bring challenges. If you are suffering from ADD in adults or if you have a child who went through ADHD testing even though you already knew what the results would be, you can still enjoy … [Read more...]
Winter ADHD treatment (4 Tips)
ADD in adults can make getting through the winter – especially a winter with the kind of weather we’re having this year – a real challenge. Dr. George Sachs, PsyD, understands that better than most. He is an acknowledged leader in ADD/ADHD treatment in NYC. He is also living with ADD as an adult. … [Read more...]
Would your child benefit from a Social Skills Group?
Not everybody is the life of the party. And that’s okay! If you or your child have been through ADD testing and are looking for ADHD treatment in NYC, don’t be discouraged. You can find Social Skills Groups at the Sachs Center – an innovative practice focused on the treatment and testing of … [Read more...]
How ADD in Adults Can Impact the Holidays [Plus 3 Solutions]
The holidays are known as “the most wonderful time of the year.” If you or a loved one is living with ADD in adults, you probably have a different perspective. ADD in adults tends to make the holiday season a very real challenge. According to George Sachs, PsyD – a leading ADD doctor who, as a … [Read more...]
Anger management and Adult ADD
Everyone gets angry. In the appropriate situations, anger can even be a healthy emotion. Some people, however, have a hard time controlling their anger. We see this a lot with ADD in adults. It’s not just anger. ADD in adults is associated with difficulty controlling a range of emotions – from … [Read more...]