Course 1 of Adult ADHD: Solving the Four Essential Puzzle Pieces

Course 1: Solving Your Adult ADHD Puzzle

Step 1.0: Defining ADHD — Overview

Step 1.1: Can't We Call It Something Else?

Step 1.2: Turning 3 ADHD "Truisms" On their Heads

Step 1.3: Turning 3 More ADHD "Truisms" On their Heads

Step 1.4: Learning About One Newly Diagnosed Woman's Story

Step 1.5: Understanding the Basics of ADHD and Genetics

Step 2: Diagnosing ADHD Introduction—Overview

Step 2.1: Taking a Quick Dip into the DSM-5

Step 2.2: Defining Four Diagnostic Terms

Step 2.3: Diving into the Diagnostic Criteria

Step 2.4: Considering Misdiagnoses—and Missed Diagnoses

Step 3.0 De-mystifying the Evaluation Process — Overview

Step 3.1: Knowing What To Expect

Step 3.2: Answering Common Questions

Step 3.3: Exploring How Third-Party Input Can Be Useful

Step 3.4: Finding a Professional: Q&A

Step 4.0: Introducing Executive Functioning — Overview

Step 4.1: Drilling Down into Specific Functions

Step 4.2: Eavesdropping on Scott and Meg

Step 4.3: Re-framing Scott and Meg Through the EF Lens

Step 4.4: Misperceiving EF Issues Can Derail Therapy

Step 4.5: Recognizing Potential Emotional Roadblocks

Step 4.6: Revisiting a Tragic But Pivotal Accident

Step 5.0: Taking a Closer Look at the Double Triple-Whammy

Step 5.1. 1: Unpacking the ADHD Partner's Ride - Loop 1

Step 5.1.2: Unpacking the ADHD Partner's Ride - Loop 2

Step 5.1.3: Unpacking the ADHD Partner's Ride - Loop 3

Step 5.2.1: Unpacking the Other Partner's Ride - Loop 1

Step 5.2.2: Unpacking the Other Partner's Ride - Loop 2

Step 5.2.3: Unpacking the Other Partner's Ride - Loop 3

Step 5.3: Unpacking the Relationship's Ride

Step 6: Taking a Closer look at the Dysfunctional Interaction Cycle

Step 7: Airing Reactions to the Diagnosis—and Reaching Acceptance

Step 8: Reviewing Effective Strategies

Step 9: Taking Stock & Planning for Progress

Step 2.2: Defining Four Diagnostic Terms