NOVEMBER 10, 2003
A free newsletter by BJ Madewell
DIAGNOSIS ADD ADHD
Now What?
Published 10th, 20th & 30th of each month
PLEASE SEE DISCLAIMER AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT!
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Real estate agents declare that the most important thing about buying property is location, location, location.
The crucial word for the Adult ADDer is organization, organization, organization.
One of the hallmarks of ADD/ADHD for both children and adults is a “lack of organization”. It is imperative – without organization, the Adult ADDer will no doubt suffer from lost keys, unpaid bills, forgotten appointments, and generally feel overwhelmed by life’s stresses as well as the magnificent things that happen in life. It's just difficult to "cope" if you're ADD/ADHD
There is an excellent book out that I highly recommend. I have no monetary connection with the author or publisher. It’s definitely a great source for the Adult ADDer who is in need of assistance to become more organized and thus enjoy the journey of life.
ADD- Friendly Ways To Organize Your
Life
Judith Kolberg & Kathleen Nadeau
Notes from the PACKRAT SYNDROME chapter:
Recognize that your packrat patterns may be due to ADD.
Plan a reason to organize.
Guard the door! Don’t let the clutter in.
Make throw-away/give-away into a daily habit.
I
especially like this one:
Decide when “someday” is.
Notes from the REMEMBERING TO REMEMBER chapter:
Acknowledge your out of sight, out of mind tendency.
Make a short to-do list
Use a calendar or day planner.
Some ADDers like Palm Pilots – others just lose them.
BJ
IT'S YOUR CHOICE
From the back cover
“…. Kolberg and Nadeau have taken a sympathetic look at the organizing challenges of people with ADD and come up with a bucketful of innovative tips, tools, and strategies specifically geared to the workings of the ADD brain. This book is a must-read.” --- Susan Sussman, M.ED. MCC, D.A., Director of the American Coaching Association.
DISCLAIMER
This information is for educational purposes only. Much of the information is from classes and workshops I've taken AND GIVEN during my 30+ years of working with ADD & ADHD students - sprinkled with my own comments, thoughts and insights.
Some information is acquired from the INTERNET. Be aware that not all information on the WWW is accurate. Use your own judgment. This information is not intended to replace information from your doctor, therapist, lawyer, psychologist, nutritionist or psychiatrist. Consult your child's (or your own) doctor for additional input.
Editor: BJ Madewell
Wichita, KS area
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