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ADHD Services and Resources coming soon!

Our treatment plan is as follows: M.E.D.S.

M: Medication, Mindfulness, Motivation

E: Exercises, Environment, Education

D: Diet (evaluate nutrition and address deficiencies and nutrients/ labs/ hormones)

S: Sleep, Supplements, Spirituality, Structure, Self awareness, Self acceptance, Self discipline Self care,

Educational Consulting

School is your child’s workplace, yet not all school programs are designed to meet the individual needs of all children. Options do exist within both the public and private school systems as well as the college setting to help students who need an alternative approach to learning. We can also assist with work place accommodations to help you succeed.

Helpful websites and 504, IEP and Accommodations

https://medhomeplus.org/resources/

https://peatc.org/ Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/learning_disabilities/teacher/

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/classroom-accommodations-for-adhd

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/

https://www.mindsofallkinds.com/

Additude Magazine is amazing and my go to resource. Their website and youtube channel has so much information that it should be saved as a bookmark.

The website: ADDitude

End the Stigma on meds with facts:

Why Stimulant Medication Helps ADHD -- and How Stigma Can Hurt

How to Optimize ADHD Stimulant Treatment for Children and Adults (w/ Thomas Brown, Ph.D.)

ADHD Medication Management: How to Use and Adjust Stimulants Safely (with William Dodson, MD)

How to Optimize ADHD Medication to Achieve Better Symptom Management (w/ William Dodson, M.D.)

Myths about ADHD Stimulant Medications

Why Use Medications to Manage ADHD?

Dr. Keel's ADHD Resources: The Quick & Dirty Version

Welcome! So glad you're here! Get ready to dive into some resources that can really help you understand yourself and ADHD.
Take Your Time: First things first, just scroll through this stuff and see what jumps out at you. No need to read it all at once.
Learn About YOU: The whole point is to figure out more about how your brain works and what makes you tick.
Watch Some Videos: Seriously, check out some videos by Russ Barkley and others. They explain ADHD in a really easy-to-get way.
Click All the Links: Everything's a link, so just click away! Websites, videos, you name it.
Executive Function & Self-Regulation: These are biggies. Learning about them will help you understand why you do what you do.
Knowledge is Power: The more you know, the better you can advocate for yourself and break down those annoying ADHD stereotypes.
It's a Doing Problem: Remember, it's not that you don't know what to do, it's that doing it can be tough.
Transformation Time: Once you get this stuff figured out, it can seriously change your life.
M.E.D.S. Plan:
- M: Medication & Mindfulness
- E: Exercise, Environment, & Education
- D: Diet (and addressing any vitamin/nutrient Deficiencies)
- S: Sleep, Structure, Self-awareness, Self-acceptance, Self-discipline, Self-care, Supplements
Medication Help: Lots of links to info about ADHD meds – stimulants, non-stimulants, the whole shebang. Don't be afraid of meds, get the facts!
Check Out These People: Follow these Instagram and YouTube accounts for good ADHD info and community:
- How to ADHD (YouTube)
- Scott Keel (@doctorkeel) (Instagram)
- ADDitude Magazine (YouTube & website)
Diet & Supplements: Food matters! And supplements can help too (Omega 3s, Vit D, Magnesium, etc.)
Dr. Keel's Supplement Store: Wanna save some cash on supplements? Check out the online store for discounts. It's through the Even Keel Health Partners non-profit, so it's legit.
Lab Tests: Need some lab work done? We can do that at a good price through the non-profit. Let's see what's going on "under the hood".
Big ADHD Organizations: Check out ADDitude, CHADD, and ADDA – tons of great resources.
Therapy is Cool: Seriously, therapy can be super helpful.
Russell Barkley: Watch his videos. Just do it. He's the ADHD guru.
Executive Functioning & Prioritizing: Need help with this? Plenty of links to resources!
ADHD Affects Everything: It's not just about focus – it touches all parts of your life: work, relationships, sleep, etc.
Sleep is Super Important: If you're not sleeping well, it makes ADHD way worse.
Exercise is Awesome: Great for your brain!
Food & ADHD: What you eat matters a lot! Especially that afternoon crash...
Working Memory: Let's talk about it.
Anger & Shame: It's a thing with ADHD, and there's help!
Women & ADHD: Special considerations, especially with hormones.
Emotional Dysregulation: Basically, feeling your feelings really intensely. Common with ADHD.
Anxiety & Mindfulness: Tools to deal with these.
School Help: IEPs, 504s – we can help you figure it out.
Parenting with ADHD: It's a thing. Here's some help!
Autism & AuDHD: Lots of resources if you think this might apply to you.
Lots of Websites & Books: So many! Just check the lists in the document.
Don't Give Up: It takes time to figure this stuff out, but it's totally worth it!

Doctor Keel’s helpful Resources.

It was great meeting you and I am excited to work with you. Here are some resources, so save this email.

First step, scroll down and look at the different topics and get familiar with the layout.

Then, find things that are interesting to you and start learning more about YOU.

Here are some resources that I feel are worthwhile to watch and subscribe to. Please watch a few videos by Russ Barkley and others to get a basic understanding of ADHD and the how and why our brains operate the way they do.

Most everything below is set up as hyperlinks, so just click on it and it should open a website or video etc.

It is important to learn about what is an executive function disorder and self regulation difficulties and become a champion and advocate for your condition.

The more we know the more we can break stereotypes and false beliefs with science and best evidence-based practice and medicine to help us thrive, not struggle. It is a doing problem not a knowing problem.

When we can get it dialed in — it is truly transformational and game changing. The more we know about our ADHD/Executive Function condition the more we know how to manage it and reach our potential.

Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks: RSD, Hyperarousal, More (w/ Dr. William Dodson)

The more we know, the more you are able to help me guide you on the journey.

My treatment plan is as follows,

M.E.D.S.

M: medication, mindfulness,

E: exercises, environment, education,

D: Diet and address Deficiencies and nutrients/ labs/ hormones,

S: Sleep, Structure, Self awareness, Self acceptance, Self discipline Self care, Supplements,

The integrative approach Information https://www.additudemag.com/integrative-medicine-adhd-holistic-health-wellness-guide/#nutrition

Medication Guide:

Have questions on stimulants medications? This podcast will explain in detail how stimulants work by Dr. Huberman. (long but good)

Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects | Huberman Lab Podcast

Social Media

Instagram and Youtube accounts worth following:

Alternative and Complimentary Approaches; Diet and Supplements:

Dr. Keel loves working with patients to evaluate diet, sleep, lifestyle and other modifications to help you reach your fullest potential and live your best life!

Natural Approaches to Managing ADHD

5 Foundational Habits That Benefit ADHD Brains

ADDITUDE Magazine, CHADD and ADDA are the pemier resource organizations for ADHD and associated co-morbidities and Learning Disabilities.

I highly recommend these website! It will be a great resource for you as a person with ADHD and those you interact with. So much great stuff.

ADDitude Magazine is amazing and my go to resource. Their website and youtube channel has so much information that it should be saved as a bookmark.

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

https://chadd.org/for-parents/overview/

ADDA is the world’s largest organization dedicated exclusively to helping adults with ADHD to live better lives. After 30 years of service, we’ve learned a few things – and we’re here to help you banish the confusion and overwhelm.

ADHD Therapy Overview: The 9 Best Treatments for Children and Adults

https://www.additudemag.com/add-adhd-therapy/?src=webinar

Six Super Skills to Build Executive Functioning in Adults with ADHD (with Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D.)

ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus | Huberman Lab Podcast #37

Russell Barkley has a bunch of ADHD videos on youtube that are definitely worth watching.

First video is short and sweet and then plenty more on Russell Barkley to learn more.

Russell Barkley, PhD - Dedicated to ADHD Science+ - YouTube

Lectures on ADHD for Professionals - YouTube

Part 1 of 15 - Diagnosis and Subtyping

Part 2 of 15 - The Executive Functions and Self-Regulation

Self motivation by rus barkley

Low Tech Solutions to ADHD: 3. Self Motivation

Task organization: Low Tech Solutions to ADHD Issues – 1: Task Organization and Follow Thru

Time management

Low Tech Solutions for ADHD 2: Time Management

Video below is REALLY GOOD

7 insights into the adhd brain that transform lives with Jeff Copper

7 Insights Into the ADHD Brain That Transform Lives (with Jeff Copper)

ADHD: anger and shame

"Men with ADHD: Solutions for Emotional Dysregulation, Anger, and Shame" [Video Replay & Podcast #459]

ADHD is a whole person whole life issue

Sleep:

ADHD and Sleep Problems: Why You're Always Tired

sleep – ADDitude

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aids

Neuroscientist Explains WHY He Believes In GOD (How Prayer Works)

Exercise is its use as effective treatment :

https://www.additudemag.com/exercise-learning-adhd-brain/

https://www.additudemag.com/treating-adhd-with-exercise/?src=embed_link

Diet for ADHD brains

Dietary Interventions & ADHD

The Right Diet for ADHD | Sachs Center

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-lifestyle-changes-food-sleep-exercise-genes-environment/

Over Eating and healthy eating

The ADHD-Dopamine Link: Why You Crave Sugar and Carbs

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness for Adults with ADHD

Afternoon Crash:

Watch this video! 15 minutes: Brain needs fuel. He talks about glucose/ as that is the only fuel the brain can use (that in ketones) but dont turn to simple sugars (unless needed for quick boost) but better is complex carbs/ sugars like fruits and veg and good proteins (shakes) and health fats (nuts, avocados) make for a nice long slow feed as they slowly get broken down and converted to carbs/ sugar to feed the brain and keep the tank fuel longer

This is how you treat ADHD based off science, Dr Russell Barkley part of 2012 Burnett Lecture

14 Ways to Eliminate ADHD Afternoon Crashes

Foggy, Wired, And Tired - How To Combat Fatigue With ADHD | Life Skills Advocate

The ADHD Exercise Solution

5 Simple and Effective Strategies for Addressing ADHD and Fatigue– FastBraiin

How-to-combat-fatigue-with-adhd/

Working Memory and executive function

https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/tools-to-enhance-working-memory-attention

Eisenhower matrix and prioritization tools

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-way-adhd/202110/learning-prioritize-adhd

https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-prioritize-tasks-adhd-adults

Men with ADHD: anger and shame

https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/men-adhd-emotional-dysregulation-anger-shame/

https://www.mensadhdsupportgroup.org/

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created to help men with ADHD find community and acceptance by facilitating virtual and in-person gatherings, raising awareness via informative social media content, and providing members with access to experts, tools, and strategies to learn how to thrive with ADHD.

https://www.meetup.com/mens-adhd-support-group/

Women and ADHD including PMDD and hormones

https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-pmdd-hormone-connection/

We Demand Attention on How Medication Adjustments During the Monthly Menstrual Cycle and Menopause Could Improve Treatment Outcomes for Women

https://www.additudemag.com/womens-health-research-threatened-adhd-studies-needed/

https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/adhd-in-adults/add-women/

top supplements for women and hormones

Emotional Dysregulation

emotional dysregulation which is very common with ADHD and frustration with tasks.An ADHD Guide to Emotional Dysregulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (w/ William Dodson, M.D.)

Emotional Dysregulation: ADHD's Often-Overlooked Symptom, Explained

Treating ADHD and Emotion Dysregulation - CHADD

Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation: The Overlooked ADHD Symptom That Impacts Everything (Barkley)

How Normal Self Control Develops 2009

ADHD Tips: Dr. Barkley Six Steps to Manage Emotions

Anxiety:

ADHD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Connections & Coping Mechanisms

Panic Buttons: How to Stop Anxiety and Its Triggers

https://www.additudemag.com/category/manage-adhd-life/healthy-living/stress-anxiety/

Mindfulness:

Free 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course:

Palouse Mindfulness

https://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/books-resources/mindfulness-meditation.html

https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/

https://www.psycom.net/mental-health-wellbeing/meditation-resources

https://www.freemindfulness.org/download

https://thewellnesssociety.org/mindfulness-and-meditation/

School / Accommodations:

Local non profit in richmond that helps with iep and504

https://medhomeplus.org/resources/

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/school-success.html

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Building positive futures for Virginia's children by working collaboratively with families, schools, and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life.

Our special focus is children with disabilities.

https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/learning_disabilities/teacher/

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/classroom-accommodations-for-adhd

Parenting and discipline