Five Reasons Why October is ADHD Awareness Month

October is ADHD Awareness Month. It’s a month for learning about the disorder, sharing struggles, and getting help. I don’t know why it was picked, but I can tell you why October is a good choice. 5.  Clutter Welcome to October: the beginning of the Clutter Months! (“The Clutter Months” a solid name for a […]

Pumpkin Spice and ADHD

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are turning, acorns litter the ground and the air is becoming chilly. ‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice. It seems like everyone is out of their minds about it. In fact, I don’t doubt that when you saw the title of this post, some small part of […]

The Mythological Cure for ADHD

I’ve been coming across a lot of posts recently claiming that ADHD can be cured. It can’t be. Not any more than a withered limb can be cured. If you see someone claiming to be able to cure ADHD (or autism, for that matter), run the other way. They’re a charlatan and they are willing […]

Getting Started

This is it, the first post to the blog. It’s pretty exciting. Starting isn’t easy. In fact, starting is simultaneously the most basic and most challenging aspect of any project. At its core, it means taking that first step. Putting pen to paper, fingers to keyboard. Packing your gym clothes, ironing your suit. Chances are […]