Today (9/24) is the 75th anniversary of Jim Henson’s birthday. The impact of his work will continue to generations to come. Jim Henson changed my life in so many ways. Here are just a few of the legacies he left in my life. 1. He helped me grieve my friends’ deaths. When my best friends [...]

I can so relate to Ernie. Here are some of his finer moments of living with non-ADHD Bert. 1. Ernie and the Telephone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpxAChE46zU “Ernie, don’t throw that on the floor!” “Oh, oh I’m sorry Bert. I’ll pick it up later. I couldn’t wait…” 2. Listen for the Knock at the Door http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCXFBThMEMI “Hey Bert, [...]

I love Sesame Street. And I’m not afraid to say it. My mom said that when I discovered Sesame Street, I dropped Mr. Rogers “like a hot potato”. lol I can still hear “Abierto” and “Cerrado” clearly in my head…(why learning “open” and “close” was of the utmost importance – I have no idea, but [...]

People who are being evaluated for ADHD usually seem surprised (and relieved) when I ask them if they have difficulty regulating the volume of their voice. “Voice modulation” is just a fancy way of saying that someone is talking LOUDLY and not realizing it. Usually friends or family members will tell the person they are [...]