There is increasing awareness around PDA (pathological demand avoidance), a subtype of autism. However PDA is sometimes conflated with Demand avoidance which is a normative human trait. Complicating matters Autistic demand avoidance is quite common. Demand avoidance is common among neurodivergent people. This blog post reviews the overlap and distinctions between demand avoidance and PDA.
The kitchen is one of the hardest places to keep clean. The whole family goes in and out so much each day and every activity we do in the kitchen involves a strong potential for mess. And when you have ADHD, the difficulty only escalates. My kitchen used to be pretty...gross. That was before I
Is hyperfixation a symptom of ADHD? Doesn't it seem contrary to what ADHD is thought to be? Hyperfixation & Hyperfocus and the ADHD Brain!
To all the hardworking, loving and caring autism dads. Dear autism dad...I see you, I love you, I thank you.
There's so much more to ADHD than what's on the surface. We used the ADHD iceberg to better explain the underlying symptoms.
Kids with ADHD often struggle with homework, but each one struggles in a unique way. If your child is distracted, disorganized, or rushed, here's how to help.
Looking for the best ADHD games to strengthen the genius of the ADHD brain? In this post, I share fun games & activities to do just that!
As a professional organizer with ADHD, I can affirm that the following 30 tips will help you keep up and create an ADHD-friendly home.
At OLLY, we believe happiness is an inside job. We know that the right blend of nutrients can help us stay strong, balanced and energetic.
Unlock your child's potential with proven strategies to improve reading in kids with ADHD. Transform their learning journey today!
8th October-14th October is dyspraxia awareness week. Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder described as a delay in motor skills development. As well as this, there are many other difficulties that […]
Simple, straightforward accommodations parents can suggest for common ADHD behaviors like distractibility, restlessness, and poor social skills.
ADHD paralysis can make it difficult for people to complete tasks. We’ve broken down the effects of ADHD paralysis and ways to manage it.
ADHD and Overwhelmed: it's a constant battle. We usually think lack motivation is the reason we struggle to get things done, but I think more often than not, overwhelm is the real culprit. I'm imagining the Scooby Do villain with his motivation mask on; when you rip off the disguise, it's overwhelm hiding underneath. The
This Crock Pot Pork Loin recipe will blow our mind! It’s SO easy, outrageously juicy and prep ahead friendly with the best sauce!
If you have ADHD, you’re probably intimately aware of the symptoms. You live them on a daily basis, right? We can’t get through the day without struggling with forgetfulness, impulsivity, fidgeting, zoning out (and back in. And back out), etc… But even if you’ve had ADHD (and known about it forever), there are probably some
