The Firefighter With O.C.D. and the Vaccine He Believed Would Kill Him
"For years, Timmy Reen tried to hide his compulsions and rituals from everyone at his New York City firehouse — until his secret was forced out in the open." By Joseph Goldstein "There was always an awkward moment for Timmy Reen after the fire was out. Standing amid...
Children’s reading and spelling improve with word part instruction, study shows
"Teaching children how to identify and combine parts of words is an important component of a comprehensive approach to reading and spelling instruction, new ACU research shows. The study, led by ACU's Australian Center for the Advancement of Literacy, found...
What to know about time blindness in ADHD
"Time blindness describes difficulty sensing how much time has passed and estimating how much time is necessary to complete a task, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). It is not an intentional disregard for time or a sign of disrespect....
New research highlights trends in ADHD diagnoses
"New research identifies differing trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults from 2020 to 2023. The study found a significant downward trends in ADHD incidence among adults from...
What is executive function?
"Executive function is a set of mental skills. It includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and...
49-Year-old Becomes First Blind Woman to Swim English Channel: ‘Nothing is Impossible’
By Andy Corbley Apr 1, 2025 "A Paralympic gold medalist has become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel, and she finished under time. She said that being blind has left her feeling “isolated,” but thanks to swimming, she has a “newfound confidence”...
Trouble with executive function at different ages
"Executive function is a set of mental skills that act as a command center in the brain. They help us plan, manage time, control emotions, and get tasks done. They’re also important for staying focused and solving problems. So struggling with executive function can...
Supreme Court To Weigh How ADA, 504 Claims Against Schools Should Be Handled
by Michelle Diament | January 27, 2025 "The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a case centering on what standard students must meet in order to bring claims of disability discrimination at school. The high court said this month that it will hear the case known as...
Parents in Wheelchairs Welcome 2 Foster Sons, Then Baby Triplets. How They Show Doubters the ‘Power’ in Their Journey
By Jordan Greene "Even before Stephanie Woodward and her husband, Ryan, got married, they knew they wanted children. Stephanie dreamed of having five or more kids, while Ryan preferred a smaller family. Little did they know Stephanie would ultimately win that...
ADHD and Obsessive Thoughts: How to Stop the Endless Analysis
By Beth Main "Obsessing and ruminating are often part of living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). No matter how hard you try to ignore them, those negative thoughts just keep coming back, replaying themselves in an infinite loop. You know it’s not...