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Dr. Russell Barkley just explained ADHD in a way that flips everything parents think they know: It's a delay in the brain's 5 core executive functions—all rooted in the frontal lobe: 1. Ability to stop (inhibit impulses) 2. Use visual imagery (mental rehearsal) 3. Use the mind's voice (internal... self-talk) 4. Manage emotions & motivation (mind's heart) 5. Plan & problem-solve — the highest human executive function: generating multiple future options when faced with obstacles. This last one—the "mind's playground"—doesn't fully emerge until late childhood even in neurotypical kids. In ADHD, all five are significantly delayed. That's why: - They can hyperfocus on video games (instant external rewards) but can't start homework (no internal drive or planning). - They blurt, interrupt, or explode emotionally (can't stop or regulate). - They struggle to "think ahead" or see multiple solutions (planning feels impossible). Barkley: "These are not choices. This is neurogenetic executive delay." Understanding this stops blame and shame—and starts real support. If you're a parent, teacher, or have ADHD yourself: which of these 5 feels most delayed for you/your child? What finally helped bridge the gap?show more

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This gutted me. What if they are in the hallway, or bathroom and all the doors are locked? This shouldn’t be a reality for these kids. Or anyone.

This gutted me. What if they are in the hallway, or bathroom and all the doors are locked? This shouldn’t be a reality for these kids. Or anyone.

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Dr. Russell Barkley delivers a clear, myth-busting message on ADHD that every parent needs to hear: ADHD is not caused by bad parenting. It is not learned behavior. It is not a character flaw. It is a neurogenetic developmental delay — largely inherited. Key facts from decades of research (including 40+ twin studies): - 80–91% of ADHD variation is genetic (comparable to height) - Rearing environment contributes zero to the trait - If a child has ADHD: 25–35% chance siblings have it, 78–92% chance identical twin has it - If an adult has ADHD: 40–54% chance their children have it - Up to 50% chance one parent sitting in the clinic has undiagnosed ADHD About 1/3 of boys may have an acquired form (e.g., injury), but in girls it’s far rarer — the vast majority is genetic. Barkley: “The public believes ADHD originates in bad parenting… yet twin studies show rearing environment has no influence.” If you or someone you love has ADHD, how did learning it’s primarily genetic (not parenting) change your understanding of it?

Dr. Russell Barkley delivers a clear, myth-busting message on ADHD that every parent needs to hear: ADHD is not caused by bad parenting. It is not learned behavior. It is not a character flaw. It is a neurogenetic developmental delay — largely inherited. Key facts from decades of research (including 40+ twin studies): - 80–91% of ADHD variation is genetic (comparable to height) - Rearing environment contributes zero to the trait - If a child has ADHD: 25–35% chance siblings have it, 78–92% chance identical twin has it - If an adult has ADHD: 40–54% chance their children have it - Up to 50% chance one parent sitting in the clinic has undiagnosed ADHD About 1/3 of boys may have an acquired form (e.g., injury), but in girls it’s far rarer — the vast majority is genetic. Barkley: “The public believes ADHD originates in bad parenting… yet twin studies show rearing environment has no influence.” If you or someone you love has ADHD, how did learning it’s primarily genetic (not parenting) change your understanding of it?

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Dr. Russell Barkley delivered one of the clearest explanations of ADHD I’ve ever heard. “ADHD is not an information deficit disorder. It’s a performance deficit disorder.” You can teach a child all the social skills, anger management, or homework strategies you want in therapy or a special group — but none of it will generalize if you don’t change the environment at the actual point of performance (the playground, the kitchen table, the classroom). He compared behavior modification programs (tokens, charts, stickers) to a wheelchair ramp: they’re not there to teach the child something new. They’re a prosthesis that provides immediate, frequent consequences to compensate for the brain’s inability to bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. And just like you wouldn’t remove the ramp after 30 days and expect someone to “internalize” it, ADHD accommodations often need to stay in place as long as the person is in that environment. His bottom line: treat ADHD like a chronic condition (similar to diabetes). Manage it to prevent secondary harm, not to “cure” it. And the most important people in that management are the parents and teachers who provide the daily prosthetic support. What’s one area in your life (or your child’s) where you know what to do… but consistently fail to do it at the moment it matters most?

Dr. Russell Barkley delivered one of the clearest explanations of ADHD I’ve ever heard. “ADHD is not an information deficit disorder. It’s a performance deficit disorder.” You can teach a child all the social skills, anger management, or homework strategies you want in therapy or a special group — but none of it will generalize if you don’t change the environment at the actual point of performance (the playground, the kitchen table, the classroom). He compared behavior modification programs (tokens, charts, stickers) to a wheelchair ramp: they’re not there to teach the child something new. They’re a prosthesis that provides immediate, frequent consequences to compensate for the brain’s inability to bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. And just like you wouldn’t remove the ramp after 30 days and expect someone to “internalize” it, ADHD accommodations often need to stay in place as long as the person is in that environment. His bottom line: treat ADHD like a chronic condition (similar to diabetes). Manage it to prevent secondary harm, not to “cure” it. And the most important people in that management are the parents and teachers who provide the daily prosthetic support. What’s one area in your life (or your child’s) where you know what to do… but consistently fail to do it at the moment it matters most?

Camus

70,980 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Don't 👏 sit 👏 down 👏 until you've done The Thing. If you can just keep your butt off the chair and keep your phone in your pocket (or better yet, in a desk drawer??) then you have a MUCH better chance of overcoming ADHD and executive dysfunction! #ADHD #lifehack

Don't 👏 sit 👏 down 👏 until you've done The Thing. If you can just keep your butt off the chair and keep your phone in your pocket (or better yet, in a desk drawer??) then you have a MUCH better chance of overcoming ADHD and executive dysfunction! #ADHD #lifehack

Gillie Amanita 🍄❤️

86,397 просмотров • 1 год назад

“ADHD is not a disorder of not knowing what to do. It’s a disorder of not doing what you already know.” Dr. Russell Barkley just delivered one of the clearest explanations of ADHD I’ve ever heard. He says the brain can be split in two: the back part acquires knowledge, the front part (the executive system) uses it. ADHD acts like a meat cleaver that severs the two. You already have the skills and information other people your age have. You just can’t apply them when it counts. That’s why life becomes an endless series of last-minute crises. You’re time-blind — you can only deal with what’s right in front of you. The further away a goal or deadline is, the less real it feels. The solution isn’t teaching more skills. It’s changing the environment at the exact point where the problem occurs — the “point of performance.” It’s a game-changing way to understand why traditional approaches often fail.

“ADHD is not a disorder of not knowing what to do. It’s a disorder of not doing what you already know.” Dr. Russell Barkley just delivered one of the clearest explanations of ADHD I’ve ever heard. He says the brain can be split in two: the back part acquires knowledge, the front part (the executive system) uses it. ADHD acts like a meat cleaver that severs the two. You already have the skills and information other people your age have. You just can’t apply them when it counts. That’s why life becomes an endless series of last-minute crises. You’re time-blind — you can only deal with what’s right in front of you. The further away a goal or deadline is, the less real it feels. The solution isn’t teaching more skills. It’s changing the environment at the exact point where the problem occurs — the “point of performance.” It’s a game-changing way to understand why traditional approaches often fail.

Camus

1,553,969 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

“When you reach the 5 year mark or anything beyond that, why are you still staying in that relationship if you’re not thinking about what’s next?… if you guys are not aligned with what is supposed to happen in the future or what you guys want, why are you still in the relationship?” Me thinking back to this whole TSW promo era and how they kept on emphasising that they’re aligned with each other and how they know each other’s dreams and goals. Just hits harder na wow, it seems like they really are planning their future together na no?🥺🥹

“When you reach the 5 year mark or anything beyond that, why are you still staying in that relationship if you’re not thinking about what’s next?… if you guys are not aligned with what is supposed to happen in the future or what you guys want, why are you still in the relationship?” Me thinking back to this whole TSW promo era and how they kept on emphasising that they’re aligned with each other and how they know each other’s dreams and goals. Just hits harder na wow, it seems like they really are planning their future together na no?🥺🥹

ayin

56,353 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Dr. Russell Barkley, ADHD legend, cuts through the noise for parents: "ADHD is not an information deficit disorder—so kindly shut up. Act, don't yak. The more you blather, nag, or lecture, the less influence you have." His proven, no-BS strategies (backed by decades of research and still core advice in 2026): - Touch then talk: Get their attention affectionately—hand on arm/shoulder, eye contact—then keep instructions short & sweet. - Timer checks: Set one every few minutes to catch issues early, prevent accidents, and stay proactive. - Ramp up consequences: Increase frequency (immediate, consistent) because delayed feedback fails the ADHD brain. Stop endless talking. Start structured action + connection. Parents of ADHD kids: Which of these shifts has made the biggest difference for you—touch/eye contact, timers, or more frequent consequences?

Dr. Russell Barkley, ADHD legend, cuts through the noise for parents: "ADHD is not an information deficit disorder—so kindly shut up. Act, don't yak. The more you blather, nag, or lecture, the less influence you have." His proven, no-BS strategies (backed by decades of research and still core advice in 2026): - Touch then talk: Get their attention affectionately—hand on arm/shoulder, eye contact—then keep instructions short & sweet. - Timer checks: Set one every few minutes to catch issues early, prevent accidents, and stay proactive. - Ramp up consequences: Increase frequency (immediate, consistent) because delayed feedback fails the ADHD brain. Stop endless talking. Start structured action + connection. Parents of ADHD kids: Which of these shifts has made the biggest difference for you—touch/eye contact, timers, or more frequent consequences?

Camus

48,329 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад