518 - The Lisa Glossary Part 13: Defining Executive Functions in the Home & ADHD

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Is it possible? Can you put enough systems in place to correct or manage ADHD? After diving into ADHD and running all the tests, the ADHD expert was convinced I did not have ADHD. However, when we took a deeper dive into my childhood and who I was before Organize 365®</span><strong>;</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">it was a clear picture of a person with ADHD.  The expert explained that all the systems I have put in place</span><strong>,</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">combined with hiring out the tasks that I struggle with</span><strong>…</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I have masked the fact that I have ADHD!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I didn’t always believe in an ADHD diagnosis.  When I was young and thought I knew everything, I was convinced children just needed a little more discipline and manners.  Some children just had a lot of energy is how I explained it.  But then I had one student who put me in my place.  I thought it was crazy for mom and dad to try medication for the little girl during the VERY last week of school.  But much to my surprise</span><strong>;</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">she was a very bright student and the medication helped ADHD get out of her way! I realized I knew nothing about anything. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Isn’t it funny how the more you know</span><strong>,</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">the more you realize that you know very little? Once we adopted children</span><strong>,</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I loved to play preschool with them.  It wasn’t until a routine doctor visit that it was brought to my attention that I would be raising a child with ADHD. At this point</span><strong>,</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I craved information to help my children to succeed. I was lucky enough to attend seminars in Cincinnati with all the best doctors and learn about ADHD!  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now I’m embarkin