Lisa Walton - Diagnosis at 36
- Details
- Last Updated on Monday, 02 May 2016 20:43
Lisa Walton was diagnosed at 36 even though her teachers thought she might have ADHD when she started school. Before her diagnosis she tried various jobs: receptionist, data entry, project management, office admin, PA. Dancing was her attempt to not work 9 to 5. She studied for and tried to run her own business.
Lisa has captured her journey from childhood through to diagnosis as an adult in an entertaining and illuminating account. Interestingly Lisa's behaviour at school will resonate for men as well as women - hyperactive, disruptive, excelling at subjects she liked and problematic elsewhere.
Read her fascinating story and how at 36 years old she has found hope for future success at http://m.dailylife.com.au/health-and-fitness/dl-wellbeing/the-diagnosis-that-changed-my-life-20160401-gnwfow
Swimming the Cole Classic and Supporting ADDults with ADHD
- Details
- Last Updated on Monday, 02 May 2016 19:09
Sunday 7 February 2016 is the date of this year's Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic ocean swimming event .
One of our Committee of Management members, Deborah Trevan-Catling, is an entrant in one of the divisions and has dedicated her swim to supporting ADDults with ADHD through her supporter page .
Many individuals with ADHD find that sport, exercise and physical activity like swimming, cycling, jogging and walking help them manage their ADHD. Appropriate exercise and sport are generally good for our health and wellbeing. Many find physical activity also helps increase self-esteem and general satisfaction with life. Research has demonstrated that physical activity can reduce impulsivity,  intrusive (distracting) thoughts and anxiety.
The Cole Classic swim event is just one of several events throughout 2016 that offers opportunities for individuals to participate in healthy activity as well as supporting donations for ADDults with ADHD. Across the year the ADDults with ADHD news page will highlight events that might be of interest to its members and the ADHD community. If you are interested in participating in Team ADHD during 2016 in a swim event, the City2Surf or a similar event to help raise funds for ADDults with ADHD please contact us .
The Cole Classic this weekend is one way that you can support the work of ADDults with ADHD by a donation through our Everyday Hero donation page.
Alternatively you can go to the general donations page on this website .
Does Adult ADHD always have a childhood onset?
- Details
- Last Updated on Thursday, 07 April 2016 21:51
A New Zealand study recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (1) questions the current assumption that all adults with ADHD can point to evidence or diagnosis of ADHD as a child. DSM 5 specifies a requirement of onset before the age of 12 years.
The Best Thing Anyone Ever Said About ADHD Medication
- Details
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 December 2015 20:41
A recent article by Rick Green discussing his trials of ADHD meds over the years does not tread the well worn boards of scientific justification for medication. It talks about respecting opinion and the reality that one person cannot know with any certainty the experience of another person.
Eighty Years Old with ADHD? Frequently, Yes.
- Details
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 December 2015 11:29
Alison Wilkinson - Second Nexus
We live in a population increasingly concerned about dementia and Alzheimer’s as our loved ones age. Forgetfulness, lack of short-term memory, inability to stay focused – any of these symptoms may lead doctors and family members to fear the worst. But for many seniors, these symptoms may have another cause, and one that is readily treatable: ADHD.
