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Stress Reduction
This guest article by Tom, a psychology student, discusses stress reduction techniques for individuals with ADHD. It emphasizes the importance…
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Becoming your own greatest Ally
This guest blog by Axel Mason, a University of Newcastle student, discusses the importance of self-advocacy for individuals with ADHD.…
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Educational Achievement:
Summary: Jada Maloney, a third-year student at the University of Newcastle, discusses the challenges ADHD children face in classroom and…
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Building on our Strengths
The guest blog, written by India Gaddes, focuses on supporting families raising children with ADHD. India emphasizes understanding and collaborating…
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Mental Health & Wellness in ADHD
This post discusses the link between ADHD and mental health in children and adolescents, emphasizing the importance of proactive parental…
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Hobbies & Interests
Hobbies & Interests in the neurodivergent brain! Listen to the Podcast above, or read for a summary of the Podcast…
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10 tips for back to school for Parents Series
The post offers a tip for parents to prepare lunch box notes for their kids during the back-to-school period. These…
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10 tips for back to school for Parents Series
The post offers a tip for parents to prepare lunch box notes for their kids during the back-to-school period. These…
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10 tips for back to school for Parents Series
This content is a guide for parents to introduce mindfulness to their ADHD children and adolescents. It emphasizes the benefits…
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10 Tips for back to school for Parents Series
The post emphasizes the power of newness and novelty in igniting excitement about school and teaching executive function skills to…
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10 tips for back to school for Parents Series
As the summer holidays wind down, the prospect of returning to school routines can be daunting for both children and…
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Christmas as an ADHDer Parent/Carer & 5 tips to thrive!
Adoring everything about Christmas has been a lifelong joy for me. From eagerly counting down the days as a child…
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My favourite present & ideas for your child & adolescent ADHDers this Christmas.
Please know that I do NOT get any commissions for recommending any of these ideas to you. I am hoping…
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School can’t (refusal)
School Can’t (refusal) for Parents/Carers – What do you need to know? Trigger warning: this page mentions self harm and…
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ADHD Senate Inquiry 2023
Note that throughout this blog post, I refer use various ways to talk about inidividuals with a diagnosis of ADHD.…
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School Holiday Road Trip
5 Proactive Strategies When your planning an ADHDer Road Trip. School Holidays are almost upon us again here in New…
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Emotion Coaching
If you want to listen to the podcast on Emotion Coaching at the ADHD Done Differently Podcast please do! This…
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Hyperactivity in ADHD and 4 strategies to support our ADHDers
Please note: This is the transcript from the ADHD Done Differently Podcast. You can either listen on Spotify (link below)…
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My Non-judgemental, ever evolving and continuing Journey of embracing my ADHD and Neurodiversity.
The following is from my first ever podcast episode! The sound is terrible (as I recorded it on my son’s…
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Lunch Box Notes for Back to School
Download these FREE lunchbox notes – print them, laminate them to protect them (or reuse them) and pop them into…
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It’s beginning to look alot like.. a covid Christmas.
Christmas is truly one of my favourite times of the year, but… covid has decided to visit our house this…
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6 top tips for getting your child with ADHD to do their chores
I hate housework. I would prefer to do ANYTHING else. Another reason I hate housework is that it has always…
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Create Mini Connection Points
We are a very busy family. My husband and I work. The kids have their schooling and social lives, math…
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The role of Estrogen in females with ADHD
I love getting the ADHD report in the mail. This month it was like reading my life story. For a…
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Why it’s ok to fail as a parent
I am failing as a mother. These words enter my head a lot. According to research, I am not alone.…
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Dear Mum with a child with ADHD. I see you.
Dear Mum with a child (or children) with ADHD, You are incredible. I don’t say this lightly. I, too, am…
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How to use visuals for children & adolescents with ADHD
The SHORRR Fire way (c) to get ADHD Done Differently with visuals Have you been told that visuals are vital…
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Transitioning ADHDers back to school
FOUR TIPS on Getting ADHD Done Differently in school transitions [2021] My children are incredibly excited to be heading back…
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Update for 2023: Top 5 tips for getting ADHD Done Differently in the Christmas Holidays!
I love the Christmas holidays! I always have, and I always will. I love lots of family time, decorations, lights,…
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Should I tell my child they have ADHD?
I am often asked whether a parent should tell their child that they have ADHD or not following their diagnosis.…
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What does a Speech Pathologist have to do with ADHD?
Did you know that a speech pathologist (or speech-language pathologist) can have a vital role in the ADHD team? I…
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Fill that Fuel Tank
Research over the past 20-30 years, has led to significant changes in the way we view ADHD. We now know…
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Punishment vs Discipline – Part 2
Positive Discipline In our last blog, we talked about the difference between punishment and discipline. If you haven’t already, I…
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Punishment vs Discipline – Part 1
Catch me making good choices Raising an ADHDer child or adolescent can be hard – particularly if you have ADHD…
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The Super Simple 5-minute reset
Let me introduce you to mat shove and tickle tackles. You know those days where you get woken up by…
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