By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – May 26, 2025
Living with ADHD often means navigating the world in a way that’s fundamentally different from how others experience it. Recently, I had a personal realization that’s helped me better understand how my brain works, and I hope it offers some clarity for you, as well. When I’m working, I often find myself stuck when it comes to reading instructions, especially online. Just reading the words or the definitions isn’t enough for me. I need to work with it or see it in practical application. Without examples or step-by-step demonstrations, it feels like I’m just reading words without grasping their meaning. Continue reading “Why ADHD Minds Crave Examples: A Personal Insight”
Those who are diagnosed with ADHD are often characterized by impulsivity and distractibility that makes it difficult for them to maintain focus and manage time. ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviewed Dr. David Nowell on Attention Talk Radio to discuss these challenges. 
Emotional dysregulation was removed from the clinical conceptualization and diagnostic criteria for ADHD back in the 1970s. At the 2010 Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) conference, Dr. Russell Barkley reviewed the evidence and argued for its return. He went on to explain how the addition of emotion points to six things people can do to manage their ADHD.