Managing ADHD effectively involves more than just routine medical and therapeutic approaches—it’s about diving deep into the passions and interests of teenagers to truly make a difference. I’m Annie Adjan, a certified ADHD and academic coach, and I’m here to share insights into leveraging your te...
Summer can pose unique challenges for parents of teenagers with ADHD. Without the structure of school, maintaining productivity and focus can be difficult. As an ADHD coach specializing in helping parents and their teens, I'm Annie Adjan, and today I'm here to guide you through a proven strategy ...
Introduction
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to parent teens with ADHD. Often, we hope they'll learn from their mistakes naturally, but for teens with ADHD, it’s not that simple. This post dives into why typical approaches might falter and highlights effective strategies I’ve honed ov...
How Parenting a Teen with ADHD is Like Conducting an Orchestra
Parenting a teenager with ADHD often feels like conducting an orchestra without a conductor. Picture a symphony orchestra, with various instrumental sections—the strings, brass, and percussion. The musicians, equipped with their inst...
In today's discussion, I aim to pull back the curtain on the lesser-known companions of ADHD: its comorbidities. Now, if you've been on this journey for a while, you'll know that ADHD, with its vibrant and energetic nature, can be quite a party. And I mean that in the most literal sense; spending...
What Not to Say to Someone with ADHD: Dispelling Myths, Promoting Compassion
Hello everyone, I'm Annie Adjan, your go-to resource for parenting and managing ADHD at home and in school. Today, we're tackling a sensitive issue: the misconceptions surrounding ADHD and what you should never say to s...
Today, I'm diving into a topic close to my heart: ADHD coaching. If you've ever wondered why many professionals suggest coaching for ADHD, buckle up, because today we unravel that mystery.
Why Coaching Isn't Just for CEOs
Coaching might be synonymous with startup founders or Fortune 500 executi...
Title: "Unlocking Neurodiversity: A Practical Approach to Improving ADHD Executive Functions"
In the realm of neurodiversity, one method that stands out is the H-E-D-Y-D-T approach developed by Dr. David Nowell. This acronym, which stands for "How Exactly Did You Do That?" is a tool I've found i...
Hello there, fellow parents! We all fret about academic performances, societal pressures, eating habits, and of course, their social life. But let's go deeper, to a concern that many parents confide in me - the yearning for their child to be capable of self-care and living independently when the...
