Author Archives: Judi Jerome

Dr. Hallowell’s Response to the NY Times Piece “Ritalin Gone Wrong”

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Judi Jerome

Dr. Hallowell’s Response to the NY Times Opinion Piece “Ritalin Gone Wrong” Regarding the opinion piece “Ritalin Gone Wrong” written by Alan Sroufe, Ph.D., (NY Times, Jan. 29, 2012): As is usually the case when the use of stimulant medications … Continue reading →

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ADHD & AGING: or How To Stay Young At Heart Lesson 101

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Judi Jerome

Maximizing Strengths and Potential with
Structure, Encouragement, Accountability and Mindfulness. A Blog by Judi Jerome, LICSW, LADC, Life Skills Coach specializing in ADHD.
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ADHD & SUNSHINE: or I WANT TO GO OUT & PLAY!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Judi Jerome

It has been a very rainy summer here in Vermont.  ADHD like any condition that has an effect on our moods, seems to be affected by sunshine or lack of it.  That's just a personal observation mind you.  The worst … Continue reading →

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ADHD & Lost Youth

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Judi Jerome

When you are diagnosed with ADD – ADHD as an adult it means that there were many “un-mindful” years that one had lived with their ADHD running rampant, alas, unknown.  As I sit here watching the snowfall head into 3 … Continue reading →

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ADHD & ‘ANGRY BIRDS’

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Judi Jerome

Recuperating from Carpal Tunnel Surgery I decided to pamper myself and take a few days off.  Sure, I’d heard about the game/App, the #1 game/App in the world of smartphones; but knowing how easy it is for a person with … Continue reading →

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ADHD & CHOOSING A SMARTPHONE

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Judi Jerome

I've recently been asked which is the best smartphone for a person with ADHD. Considering that it took me 3 years to make that decision and then to actually buy it, I had to smile (OK GRIN) that someone wanted … Continue reading →

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“ADHD & Laundry; Look Before You Dump”

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Judi Jerome

Doing laundry with ADHD can be very frustrating, and expensive.  For months now my fine silk washables and delicate sweaters have been piling up next to the washing machine waiting for me to take the time to slowly read and … Continue reading →

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“ADHD & SUNSHINE or DON’T LEAVE YOUR HOMEWORK TILL SUNDAY”

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Judi Jerome

60 degrees, that is what it is supposed to get up to today.  Believe it or not, that is bathing suit weather in Vermont.  Because I went to an all day conference on "Ethics & Mindfulness" on Friday, I'm a … Continue reading →

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ADHD & Self-Anger

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Judi Jerome

Ever been mad at yourself? Well it is time to laugh about it. Enjoy!

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ADHD & POSITIVE THINKING

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Judi Jerome

ADHD & Storytelling to change your negative beliefs into positive affirmations and positive behavior changes.
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