East Bay ADHD Psychology and Assessment APC

02/01/2024

Check out my blog post on ADHD Testing

How Does ADHD Testing Work? ADHD (or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) has become a popular topic in the news. As knowledge of symptoms of ADHD are disseminated, more and more people are interested in getting tested for it. In addition, as the research builds on topics like symptoms in male-...

01/17/2024

Understanding Autism: Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Autism: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social communication, social interaction, and restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). According to the Centers for Disease Cont...

01/10/2024

What is ADHD?

What is ADHD? You've likely heard about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, formerly known as "ADD") in the news or on the internet, but what EXACTLY is ADHD? Read on to learn more. What Is ADHD? An Introduction to ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; formerly known as AD...

01/03/2024

Inattentive ADHD in Women

ADHD can look very different in women than in men, and the Inattentive presentation of ADHD is the most common presentation in women. Inattentive ADHD in Women: Signs and Symptoms Hopefully you’ve read enough on this blog and through the resources I’ve provided to have a basic understanding of A...

12/27/2023

Three Types of ADHD

This article describes the three types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined. It also introduces the concept of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is the "Single Source of Truth" for diagnostic classification. The new...

12/20/2023

All About Dyslexia

All About Dyslexia: What is dyslexia? How common is dyslexia? How to you assess dyslexia? This article will answer these questions and provide additional information about this very common diagnosis. What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a term used pretty frequently in everyday conversation, but oftentimes...

12/19/2023

How to start a support group? I'm looking to start a support group with parents of kids with ADHD- how do I decide what time of day and day of week it should be, how do I figure the cost, and any ideas of how to market this? I know I want it to be time limited (8 sessions) and to be virtual. I'm in the Bay Area. Any advice?

12/13/2023

ADHD in College Students

College Students with ADHD: If you’re a college student who thinks they might have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, formerly known as ADD), or a parent or loved one who thinks their child might have ADHD, read on for more information. ADHD and College Students College can be hard ev...

11/26/2023

What is the Best Medication for ADHD

There are lots of ADHD medications- this article will help you identify which medications are effective for ADHD and explain how ADHD medications like Adderall work. ADHD Medication Medication and ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be very effectively treated in people of all a...

11/15/2023

The Unique Struggles of Black Children with ADHD

Implicit Bias, Systemic Racism, and ADHD Black Children with ADHD Face Unique Challenges Black Children with ADHD Face Unique Challenges I don't think there's nearly enough research or focus on how implicit bias and racism has a differential impact on Black and Brown children with ADHD. One of my fa...

11/12/2023

Productive Struggles in the Classroom: New Blog Post

The concept of productive struggle in childhood education, looked at in a recent 2022 NYT article, has implications particularly for students with ADHD and other forms of neurodiversity. Thriving in "The Learning Pit": Learning Process Is Positive I just read an incredibly inspiring article in the N...

11/06/2023

Dyslexia: New Blog Post

Dyslexia Learning Disorder