ADHD and Trauma: Understanding the Connection
Aleks Kordal Aleks Kordal

ADHD and Trauma: Understanding the Connection

Discover how ADHD and trauma are deeply connected. Learn why they share symptoms, how they affect the brain, and what trauma-informed ADHD treatment looks like for children, teens, and women in NJ and PA.

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ADHD and Relationships: What the Research Says and What It Means for You
Aleks Kordal Aleks Kordal

ADHD and Relationships: What the Research Says and What It Means for You

ADHD doesn’t just affect focus and productivity — it can deeply impact relationships, emotional regulation, and communication. In this blog, we explore what current research says about ADHD in romantic relationships, including emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, and the hidden dynamics that can create conflict between partners. Most importantly, we discuss evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ADHD-informed therapy that can help couples build healthier, more supportive connections.

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Summer, Holidays, and ADHD: Unstructured Time and its Downfalls
Aleks Kordal Aleks Kordal

Summer, Holidays, and ADHD: Unstructured Time and its Downfalls

Unstructured time sounds like a gift — but for kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, summer and holiday breaks can quietly unravel the routines that keep their nervous systems regulated. Learn why ADHD brains struggle without structure, and discover evidence-based strategies to make this summer feel supportive, not overwhelming.

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ADHD in Adolescence: What's Different for Girls and Boys in Middle and High School
Aleks Kordal Aleks Kordal

ADHD in Adolescence: What's Different for Girls and Boys in Middle and High School

ADHD does not look the same for every child — and during the middle and high school years, the differences between girls and boys become even more pronounced. While boys are more likely to show visible hyperactivity and impulsivity, girls often internalize their struggles through anxiety, masking, emotional overwhelm, and quiet disorganization. Hormonal changes during puberty can further intensify symptoms, especially for girls whose ADHD may go unnoticed for years. In this article, we explore how ADHD presents differently across genders in adolescence, why so many girls are underdiagnosed, and what parents, educators, and clinicians need to understand to provide the right support.

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Why Traditional ADHD Advice Fails Girls
Aleks Kordal Aleks Kordal

Why Traditional ADHD Advice Fails Girls

For years, ADHD has been framed through a lens built mostly around boys—hyperactive, impulsive, and easily noticed in classrooms. But girls with ADHD often present differently: they may be quietly distracted, perfectionistic, or daydreaming in ways that go unnoticed. Because traditional advice and diagnostic criteria were designed with boys in mind, girls are frequently overlooked, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed. This gap not only delays support but can leave girls struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, and academic pressure. Understanding why standard ADHD guidance fails girls is the first step toward creating approaches that truly recognize and empower them.

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