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Why I Choose to Be Real: On ADHD, Authenticity, and the Power of Shared Experiences

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By Dr. Wendy Rice Last week, I asked an adult client why she continues to work with me. At that moment, I was feeling particularly aware of my shortcomings and not at my most confident, so this felt like a risky question to ask. I cringed a little waiting for her answer. Her response surprised me in the best way. She said, “Because you’re real. Because you didn’t just go to school and pick a subject you were interested in—you’ve lived it, you’ve suffered, and because of that, I feel like I can tell you anything.” That went a long way. Many years...

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Clearing the Hurdles: Living with ADHD

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By Dr. Wendy Rice If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD is a real condition, let me assure you it is. The forgetfulness and absentmindedness can be just as frustrating for those who have it as they are for the people around us. A bit about me: I’m a competitive adult amateur equestrian. Due to my family situation, I couldn't compete much as a child. I rode whenever possible but never envisioned owning my horse or qualifying for a national year-end final. I’ve been working incredibly hard on both my physical and mental fitness. I've pushed through fears, anxieties, and physical limitations, all to...

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Navigating ADHD: A Guide for Every Struggling Parent

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  As a parent, we know you want to give your kid the best, including helping them succeed and making their struggles or pain disappear. However, when your child’s behavior seems uncontrollable and there’s a chance that ADHD could be playing a role, it could be a bit more complicated and we’re here to help. Our Tampa Psychologists know that dealing with a new diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing. Disorders like ADHD can especially be difficult to navigate when there is a lot of information provided by different sources. So how do you know what is true or false? We’ve put together...

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The Glass is Half-Full: Seeing the Upside to ADHD with Rice Psychology Group

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Do you see life through a slightly different lens? I, Dr. Wendy Rice, surely do. I’d like to share a little story with you that some of our ADHD friends may be able to relate to. In an attempt to save my furniture, I recently ordered some new cat toys and scratchers. Then I realized that the oldies were true favorites and just needed some rehabbing. So I found some string and small cat toys that mostly just end up lost and rigged these oldies but goodies back into front-line irresistible entertainment centers! Maybe not exactly how I had planned to spend...

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Complex ADHD: New Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Children and Adolescents

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Recently, my husband and I noticed that our 9-year old daughter was having difficulty paying attention, and she’s rarely able to sit still. At school, her teacher notified us that she was falling behind in class and recommended setting up a meeting with the school psychologist because she believed she might have ADHD. After some testing, she was officially diagnosed. To say that I’m scared is an understatement. What does this mean? How will this affect her life? The school psychologist informed us about some new ADHD guidelines that might find more behavioral issues. I’m so grateful that her ADHD...

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Your Child’s ADHD: What it Takes to Adapt as a Parent

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Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s topic. My husband and I recently found out that our 11-year old son, Ryan, has ADHD. It started with a call from his teacher saying that he wasn’t focusing enough in class despite having good grades on tests. We then had a meeting with the school psychologist who said Ryan was showing some behaviors that were similar to other children with ADHD, which was confirmed with a private child psychologist later on. It’s tough at times for sure, but with our son’s psychologist helping us out, it’s starting to get easier....

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The Internet, Adult ADHD, and the Best Ways to Stay Focused

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Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s topic. I’m a registered nurse and, recently, I was assigned to a more administrative position that requires a lot of desk work. Before, I was always on my feet, going back and forth between patients and following a schedule that helped me take care of my responsibilities. Now, I’m in front of a computer most of my shift. As an adult with ADHD, this makes me nervous since I am easily distracted by the many things going on around me. With new duties that don’t really require following a typical...

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ADHD in Girls and Women: How it Differs from What We Typically See in Boys and Men

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Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s topic. I just got off the phone with Maggie’s teacher an hour ago. It’s the third time she’s called me this month and it’s always for the same reason. Apparently, Maggie is extremely chatty. Like, too chatty. I kind of figured it was normal for girls to be chatty. After all, she’s been this way since she learned to speak and became more talkative when she started elementary school. I’m starting to wonder if this is in some way related to her ADHD. I always assumed kids with ADHD were...

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A Daily Routine: Helping to Keep Your ADHD at Bay

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My wandering mind is no secret to any of my friends or family, and it can often keep me from completing even the smallest of things. However, my family told me that they started seeing a difference in me once I began to implement a routine for my days. You see, my ADHD can make things difficult, but by using a few strategies that I’ve learned from my therapist, I’ve been able to improve and keep things under control. It’s hard work, but now that my son has been diagnosed as well, I plan to help him, too. Difficulties with regulating...

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Dyslexia: What it is and How it Can be Treated

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Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s piece. Today I received some worrying news. My 10-year old son, Christopher, was diagnosed with dyslexia. My husband and I were aware that there was an issue when his teacher brought to our attention that he was having some trouble in class. I’ll admit that we’re both terrified. Will he trail behind his schoolmates? Is he going to be held back a grade? Will he even be accepted into a college after high school? I know I’m getting ahead of myself, and Chris’s psychologist explained to us that he can still...

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