Although the ADHD stereotype is someone who can’t sit still, in reality people with ADHD are endlessly curious, often adventurous, willing to take smart risks, and unusually resilient. They are creative, visionary, and entrepreneurial. Sharing the stories of highly successful people with ADHD, Dr. Archer offers a vitally important and inspiring new way to recognize ADHD traits in oneself or in one’s loved ones, and then leverage them to great advantage—without drugs.

This means that they’ll be able to enter a distraction-free mode when they need to and get their schoolwork and chores done even faster. These skills will help your kids integrate into the world that’s different than they are – and stay calm and collected at times when they would otherwise blow up. Part 8: Impulsivity & Outburst Prevention Although the ADHD stereotype is someone who can't sit still, in reality people with ADHD are endlessly curious, often adventurous, willing to take smart risks, and unusually resilient. They are creative, visionary, and entrepreneurial. Sharing the stories of highly successful people with ADHD, Dr. Archer offers a vitally important and inspiring new way to recognize ADHD traits in oneself or in one's loved ones, and then leverage them to great advantage - without drugs. Those with ADHD may have a hard time controlling emotions, especially compelling ones, such as anger and frustration.The world is not short of successful ADHD sports stars, the greatest Olympian in history Michael Phelps, the most iconic basketball player of all time Michael Jordan, double US Masters Champion Bubba Watson, multiple gymnastics world champion Simone Biles, to name a few, and there are countless more examples out there diagnosed and undiagnosed. So why is this? Why is sport such a perfect arena for ADHD? No, being very talkative and energetic does not make you ADHD. No, being easily bored does not make you ADD. If you are a person with lots of money and a personal assistant to take care of the minutiae of daily living, then you will agree with what Archer has to say.

Here is why I wanted to read this book: there is a teen in my family with this diagnosis and I wanted to understand more about the condition. I’ve never read any other books on this subject. Over the past 40 years, more than 100,000 parents and teachers read my books or listened to my lectures . Ok so firstly, I have kept my shit together (barely, at times) without diagnosis and meds my whole life and no, I'm not running multiple successful companies or changing the world of literature etc. Without diagnosis, I was unable to understand why I was the way I was (this won't be the case for everyone, but is definitely a widespread experience). I understand that medication is not the whole solution, but for many people, it is a key part of it.This means that many of the challenges you experience with raising with ADHD will unfortunately not go away if they take medication. Help Your Child Manage Their ADHD in Natural Ways With The ADHD Advantage 2.0 He is now the Medical Director for psychiatric services at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and is the psychiatric consultant for the SW Louisiana Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program which trains police officers in how to recognize and deal with mental illness. Recently he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Louisiana Medical Advisory Board. I came into their home, worked with the parents and kids for a week, and solved their challenges. How the ADHD Parenting Strategies Were Born Social Skills: You’ll teach your kids how to become empathetic, active and respectful listeners that other kids enjoy hanging out with (rather than being unintentionally rude and speaking without thinking)

ADHD is so prevalent within sport, so how might this impact how a performance psychologist or a coach works with an individual? Below I will detail some factors to consider when working with athletes with ADHD including, organisation, motivation, routines and impulsivity. ADHD exists for a reason. People that have it tend to be explorers or good in a natural emergency, ready for whatever comes next and are constantly assessing the situations around them. Practicing relaxation techniques can help people calm down at the moment and better grasp their emotions. Some relaxation techniques include deep breathing, imagery, and yoga.Some kids learn better in an environment with multiple stimuli (music or tv), experiment with what works. Incorporate visually stimulating things. Unlimited Energy – You will not find someone with ADHD struggling for energy any time soon! People with ADHD have the inherent ability to just keep going. This abundance of energy is often misunderstood in childhood but can be an excellent tool, specifically in sport. This book has a very clear agenda: ADHD is being over-diagnosed and over-medicated, ADHD is a super power and most people with ADHD can be extremely successful without stimulants, big pharma are exploiting people with ADHD and meds turn people with ADHD into zombies. Overall, "The ADHD Advantage" provides a fresh and empowering perspective on ADHD, and it offers practical strategies for embracing the strengths associated with this neurobiological difference and for managing its symptoms in a positive and productive way. Who is the author of The ADHD Advantage?