Conversations can be both rewarding and challenging for folks with ADHD. Perhaps you get too excited about a topic or feel nervous and overshare? Maybe you lose track of the flow and scramble to catch up on what you missed. Sometimes you might want to … Continue reading Stop interrupting, be present and enjoy connecting with others: How to manage ADHD in conversations

The beginning of a new school year is exciting but can also bring about a range of strong emotions, especially for anyone living with ADHD. Transitioning from summer mode to school mode can fill you and your child with worry, frustration, and anxiety. Will they … Continue reading ADHD & Anger in the Family: How to Manage Frustration and Rage with One Technique

                Dear Dr. Saline: I am confused about something. The topic of rejection sensitivity dysphoria seems to be everywhere. But what is the difference between that and social anxiety? Thanks, DeeDee From Dr. Saline Dear DeeDee- This is … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: What is the difference between social anxiety and rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)?

Dear Dr. Saline: What are the best ways to explain to your child or teen about their ADHD so they can understand and be able to learn to self advocate for themselves? I want to help my twelve year old son accept his neurodivergence and … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: How to talk to your child or teen about an ADHD diagnosis

Sometimes time seems like my nemesis. There’s either not enough of it and too much to do or there’s too much unstructured time and difficulty choosing how to spend it. Keeping track of time can be particularly challenging for those living with ADHD because of … Continue reading ADHD and Time Blindness: 3 Ways to Help Your Child or Teen Manage Their Time

Dear Dr. Saline: How can people with ADHD find the right career? I don’t think I’m good at anything, which makes it so hard. What do you suggest? Thank you for your help. –Christian From Dr. Saline: Dear Christian: This is such an important question … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Finding a Career Which Fits with Your ADHD Brain

Summer has arrived, and with it, a break in the routines and structures of the past school year. For children and teens with ADHD (and for their parents, too!), times of transition and changes can be difficult. Adjusting to new environments and people can be … Continue reading Summer Dos and Don’ts for Children and Teens with ADHD

Dear Dr. Saline, Dear Dr. Sharon: Our 14 year old son can rarely think of alternatives to screen time that he actually seems to enjoy. He does not do video games or sports–doesn’t react quickly–but does love movies/Youtube videos and would watch them constantly if … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Helping kids with ADHD find alternatives to screens

Dear Dr. Saline, My 11 year old son has ADHD and can be a bit clumsy. He’s been teased by classmates for both of these things. In elementary school, his teachers always stepped in to help. But next year he’ll enter middle school and will … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Teaching kids with ADHD to respond to bullying