Category Archives: ADHD

Moving can feel overwhelming to anyone, but especially to those with ADHD or who struggle with organizational skills. The following are the six major steps I took to plan, organize, and execute my recent move from CT to NY.  They can be applied to any move whether it is moving your home or office to(read more)

If you are like many people these days you are feeling chronically overwhelmed.  And if you have ADHD you probably struggle more than most.  Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we feel we have too much to do and not enough time to do it.  We fall behind and we are constantly trying to catch up and(read more)

Most of us in New England and certainly here in Connecticut have heard of Lyme Disease.  It got its name from Lyme, CT as it was first officially identified there.  There are certain geographic regions where Lyme Disease is more abundant but according to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), the disease is(read more)

Today, parents have an increased awareness of the epidemic of childhood obesity. Do parents of an ADD / ADHD child need to have special concern?  Should adults with obesity wonder if they have ADD/ADHD? New research is showing a link between obesity and ADHD. With the health risks involved with childhood and adult obesity, identifying children and(read more)

In 1999 I added Neurofeedback Training to my psychotherapy practice and have been using it ever since to help clients improve how their brain regulates itself so they feel better, think better, and perform at their peak.  I have helped my clients improve: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep, ability to concentrate and sit still, grades,(read more)

Getting outside to play provides the double benefits of both exercise and being outdoors. I recently went for a 22 mile ride on a bike path in Rhode Island. There were lots of people out walking, bike riding, flying kites, playing ball, and picnicking. These people were not only having fun and improving muscles strength and(read more)

Why is it important to use a holistic approach to help a child with ADHD succeed? The first thing many parents of children with ADHD are told is that their child should  take stimulant medications.  For some children medication works very well and for others it does not.  But even if medication works for a child,(read more)