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Do I Need A Medication Vacation?
For parents and individuals managing ADHD, the idea of taking a "meds vacation" can be a source of confusion. A “meds vacation,” also known as a medication break, involves temporarily stopping ADHD medication for a certain period—often during school holidays, the summer, or even on weekends. Some doctors advocate for these breaks, while others are less enthusiastic.
Understanding the reasoning on both sides can help you make an informed decision for yourself or your child. Let’s break it down.
Understanding the reasoning on both sides can help you make an informed decision for yourself or your child. Let’s break it down.
What Should I Know About ADHD Medications?
For many people with ADHD, medication plays an important role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life. If you or your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, you might have questions about medication.
Let’s explore the history of ADHD medications, their effectiveness, the different types available, and important questions to consider when deciding whether or not medication is right for you or your child.
Let’s explore the history of ADHD medications, their effectiveness, the different types available, and important questions to consider when deciding whether or not medication is right for you or your child.
Navigating Sensory Sensitivities During The Holidays
The holidays can be a magical time filled with family gatherings, colourful decorations, and delicious meals. But for individuals with sensory sensitivities—especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—the holidays can also be an overwhelming sensory rollercoaster.
Understanding these sensitivities is crucial for creating an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. With the holiday season approaching, it’s the perfect time to talk about what that looks like for us, and for our kids!
Understanding these sensitivities is crucial for creating an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. With the holiday season approaching, it’s the perfect time to talk about what that looks like for us, and for our kids!
Navigating Your Child's First School Year
Now that the first three weeks of school have passed, it’s common for parents to start noticing aspects of their child’s school experience that may cause concern. Whether it's related to social interactions, academic performance, or behavioural changes, these early weeks can often reveal areas where your child might need additional support.
Read on to explore what’s typical for this age group, what may need closer attention, and why it’s important to seek support when needed.
Read on to explore what’s typical for this age group, what may need closer attention, and why it’s important to seek support when needed.
ADHD in Females - What's The Difference?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is often associated with hyperactive and impulsive behaviour, particularly in boys.
However, ADHD can present differently in females, with symptoms that may be overlooked or misunderstood.
Check out the latest blog to discover the "why" & understand what symptoms to be aware of.
However, ADHD can present differently in females, with symptoms that may be overlooked or misunderstood.
Check out the latest blog to discover the "why" & understand what symptoms to be aware of.
RSD Reflections: From a Mom & Therapist
Part Four - The Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Toolkit
When you take the time to build a toolkit for rejection sensitivity dysphoria in your home, it can make all the difference. Knowledge is power; the more you know, the more you can feel equipped with the tools and mindset to face all the unknowns. To keep reading, click the link below.
RSD Reflections: From a Mom & Therapist
Part Three - The Conversation
After coming home from the conference and having all of these questions (& hopefully some answers), the only thing to do next was have the conversation with Liam.
It meant taking the time to ask the right questions to really help us both to understand the connections between the past 19 years of our lives together and rejection sensitivity dysphoria.
RSD Reflections: From a Mom & Therapist
Part Two - A Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Episode In A Nutshell
Understanding the stages of an RSD episode can be important and helpful for you to know as you navigate these moments with yourself or your loved ones.
So let’s talk about it....
RSD Reflections: From a Mom & Therapist
Part One - The Basics of RSD & A Snapshot of Life with Liam
In a nutshell, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is a term used to describe an extreme emotional sensitivity to the perception of rejection or criticism from others.
So when I got the opportunity to learn about RSD from Dr. William Dodson, what I didn't realize, was how it would impact me so personally.
Let's take a candid look at the past 19 years as a mom and therapist, while navigating RSD.
Let's take a candid look at the past 19 years as a mom and therapist, while navigating RSD.
Unlocking the Brain's Control Center: Demystifying Executive Functioning
Ever wondered why some tasks seem like a breeze, while others feel like navigating a labyrinth blindfolded? Well, hold on tight, because we're diving into the fascinating world of Executive Functioning, your brain's very own control centre!
Let’s talk about it....
Understanding ADHD and Its Different Presentations
What started as a simple conversation between my husband and I about ADHD & ADD, quickly turned into a realization that despite having two sons with ADHD and living with a psychotherapist, there are still basic unknown elements about ADHD that a lot of people may not know.
So, let me share the full story and shed some light on this commonly misunderstood aspect.
So, let me share the full story and shed some light on this commonly misunderstood aspect.
ADHD and ASD: Understanding the Similarities and Differences
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders that share some similarities but are also distinct from one another.
Let’s break it down....
5 ADHD Myths Debunked
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its prevalence, there are many myths and misconceptions about ADHD that can create misunderstandings and even stigma around the condition. We’ll explore and debunk some of the most common ADHD myths here...
My Child is Acting Out at School. Could They Have a Learning Disability?
It’s possible! A child’s behaviour can be due to learning disabilities. Learning disabilities can impact a child’s ability to process and understand information, which can lead to frustration, anxiety, and difficulty in completing tasks. As a result, a child may exhibit challenging behaviours, such as acting out, being easily distracted, or avoiding academic work. But let's explore....
Should I Update My Teen’s Psycho-Educational Assessment?
Your child is about to graduate high school, and it’s college application time!
As your child grows, changes, and matures, their strengths, weaknesses and their needs can change. An updated psychoeducational assessment can help to identify these changes and provide new information that can guide support services and accommodations.
Let's talk more about those benefits...
