Sometimes when we think of gifted people, we think of the cliches of the absent minded professor, the mad scientist, the eccentric genius. What do they all have in common? They are bright people, with active minds, who are scattered, disorganized and usually have relationship issues due to missing important dates with loved ones, forgetting special occasions, being impulsive, being absorbed in their projects and being highly emotional. Obviously their ability to think and s

Executive functioning skills help us to plan, organize, stay on task, finish what we start, have impulse control and use good judgment.  Peo

Frequently parents, teachers and school administrators ask me if I think a kid really has ADHD (“Attention Deficit Disorder”). Many people are skeptical, and parents fear their child has been misdiagnosed and asked to take an unwarranted medication. Kids are now being diagnosed with ADHD more often than ever. In fact, the Center for Disease Control currently estimates 1 in 10 kids are diagnosed with ADHD. When asked this question, my answer is, it depends. Some kids truly