Posts Written By: Holly Oberacker

Navigating ADHD During The Holidays: Planning and Strategies for Parents and Children

Now is the time of year when our thoughts, time and energy turn to the excitement and anticipation of the holidays.  From Black Friday to Cybermonday, and planning family getaways and gatherings -- all can take the…
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Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Children Diagnosed with ADHD – Strategies for Parents to Maintaining Health and Wellbeing

The diagnosis of ADHD for a child can leave parents and caregivers feeling confused, angry, and with a lot of questions.  Taking time to process through these emotions and accept the diagnosis is the first…
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Case Study for Family Use of ADHD Art Guides: How ARTGuides Helped Jenna Overcome Homework Frustrations and Challenges

Jenna is a 12 year old diagnosed with ADHD, Inattentive Type. While she enjoys school, when it comes to homework she was miserable.  Her biggest complaint was that it took up too much of her…
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The Art of Therapy in The Treatment of ADHD

By Holly Oberacker, Navigating ADHD According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, The History of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, well-known artists including Dali, Van Gogh, and Picasso exhibited behaviors which today would be consistent…
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How to Crush College with ADHD: Study, Focus & Organization Tips

                                ADHD College Success: Your Ultimate Guide to Staying Organized, Focused, and On Track Making the leap from high school…
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Top 10 Reasons for Bringing Art into ADHD Treatment: Reason #1

Why art? Because at Navigating ADHD, Inc. we love art and see how effective it can be in treating ADHD.   At Navigating ADHD, Inc., we believe that ADHD is a diagnosis that holds vast strengths…
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Navigating the New Year!

New Year’s Resolutions! We are now twenty six days into the New Year and it is time to evaluate your resolutions! Whether or not you or a family member has ADHD, resolutions can be difficult…
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Navigating the Holidays!

The holidays bring us excitement, memories, and unfortunately too often for families impacted by ADHD, stress and frustration.  With an understanding of why the holidays can wreak such havoc for a child with ADHD and…
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Chore and Behavior Incentive Chart

We are excited to share this tutorial for the creative at heart as well as those of you who aren’t feeling very crafty!    Step One:  Hold a family meeting to discuss recent behavior challenges…
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The Flip Sides of ADHD: Balancing the Challenges and Strengths

https://www.noodle.com/articles/the-paradox-of-adhd-and-how-to-manage-its-symptoms
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