Having a best friend with ADHD can be one hell of an experience — or so I’m told. When I meet someone else with ADHD, we ping along together in an exciting way, having finally found someone who gets it. But what’s it like for a neurotypical person who has formed a close friendship with […]
Assisted Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has helped some children on the autism spectrum succeed. Since the mid-1980s, there has been evidence that ABA has contributed to the steady accumulation of intelligence, language, and social functioning in children with ASD. Assisted Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a valuable treatment for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many medical […]
Since the beginning of 2020, our way of life has changed dramatically. COVID-19 has transformed the way we study, learn, and work—even how we shop, eat, and gather. Throughout the pandemic, Canada has taken individual and community-based measures to protect its citizens. While most Canadians have trusted and listened to scientists and public health experts, […]
Nagging doesn’t work – it tends to backfire It is a common misconception in the ADHD world that nagging is the “ONLY WAY” to get your children (or your spouse) to do something. Not so. In fact, nagging not only doesn’t work, it’s counterproductive. Even if things still don’t get done, nagging damages relationships, undermines […]
