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507 - A Psychologist Gives Lisa The Final Answer on Her ADHD Diagnosis

507 - A Psychologist Gives Lisa The Final Answer on Her ADHD Diagnosis

FromOrganize 365 Podcast


507 - A Psychologist Gives Lisa The Final Answer on Her ADHD Diagnosis

FromOrganize 365 Podcast

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Do I have ADHD or not? This has become so confusing! According to ADHD Online, I have a medical diagnosis of ADHD. According to Barbara Hunter's analysis of my BRIEF-A assessment, my executive functioning indicates that I do NOT have ADHD. Who is right? I took my questions to a psychologist in Cincinnati for a final answer. Why? Well, first, I want to give good recommendations to the Organize 365® community. If ADHD Online is not a good resource, I don't want to refer you to them. Second, I want to continue to do executive function research related to ADHD and organization, so I want to know if I actually have ADHD or not as I go into that project. Organization is a learnable skill. If we learn the skill of organizing, can we mitigate or eliminate the effects of ADHD? In this episode, I share with you my story of gathering supporting information from my childhood, taking additional assessments, and speaking with the psychologist to get the final answer. I explain the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis. I also share how in the process, we determined first that I do NOT have dyslexia as I have always been told. Two interesting things were the clinchers for my final answer. One was speeding tickets, and the other was how I handle money and debt. Listen to this episode to hear how in the beginning, the psychologist believed there was no way that I could have ADHD and how this all came together to finally find out if I do have ADHD. More Resources Book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization Organize 365® ADHD Playlist   Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
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Podcast episode

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Lisa Woodruff is a home organization expert, productivity specialist, and author of The Mindset of Organization, Take Back Your House One Phase at a Time, and How ADHD Affects Home Organization. Lisa teaches functional organizing and is often caught quoting, “done is better than perfect” and “progress over perfection.” Lisa’s sensible and do-able organizing tasks appeal to multiple generations. Her candor and relatable style make you feel she is right there beside you, helping you get organized as you laugh and cry together. Lisa believes organization is not a skill you are born with. It is a skill that is developed over time and changes with each season of life. Lisa has helped thousands of women reclaim their homes and finally get organized with her practical tips, encouragement, and humor through her blog and podcast at Organize365.com.