It’s inevitable–if you have ADHD, your focus is a revolving door of distraction, desire, and exhaustion. Even when we can get the squirrel brain to settle down and focus on something, keeping ourselves focused is…well, an adventure, to say it nicely. ADHDers particularly struggle with sustained attention — the ability to maintain concentration on what […] The post 5 Quick ADHD Focus Hacks: Better Concentration in 5 Minutes first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
One of my favorite parts about doing Autism and ADHD assessments is learning about the different ways ADHD struggles show up from person to person and brainstorming strategies to help. That’s what I was doing earlier today, and it got me thinking about some of the most underrated ADHD life hacks that are actually way […] The post 5 Simple but Underrated ADHD Hacks That are Surprisingly Effective first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
Having ADHD is like walking a tight rope with overstimulation/overwhelm on one side and understimulation/boredom on the other. Throughout the day, we manage to fall off one side of the rope or the other; usually both. Sometimes, somehow, at the same time. At least, that’s how it feels. In other words, getting overstimulated is a […] The post How to Cope with the Nightmare of ADHD Overstimulation first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
Those of us with ADHD and/or autism often have a tough time with restlessness and the need to stim. It’s one of the reasons we’re more likely to struggle with dematophasia and other body focused repetitive behaviors. If you’re a stimmer (or wanting to help someone who is) and looking for some really awesome fidgets […] The post The Savvy ADHDer’s Guide to the BEST Fidgets first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
Cleaning is the worst. But since it’s a necessary evil, and one that requires more executive functions than it rightfully should, I’ve discovered that a few things are very helpful to get (trick) my ADHD brain into getting it done without having to scream into the void…much. Between a list that helps focus me and […] The post How to Clean ADHD Style: A Timed Tasks Reference List first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
Brain Dumps are an ADHDer's best friend, IF you know how to use them. Here are 4 genius strategies with step-by-step instructions for yopesky ADHD Symptoms.| Little Miss Lionheart
Tia Cantrell, LCMHC is the ADHD Therapist and Brain behind the Little Miss Lionheart blog. She helps women learn how to work with their uniquely ADHD brains.| Little Miss Lionheart
ADHD task paralysis is one of the most challenging realities we face. Here are 2 big reasons you're struggling and 31 practical ways to get unstuck.| Little Miss Lionheart
A neuro-friendly planner for ADHD adults created by an ADHD therapist. This planner helps overcome the executive functioning challenges regular planners don't.| Little Miss Lionheart