EF Apps & Tools, Attentional Control, Executive Functioning, Time Management

Pomodoro Technique for ADHD and Improved Focus

Struggling with focus and time management due to ADHD? ADHD often makes it difficult to concentrate, manage time, and overcome feelings of overwhelm. The Pomodoro Technique might be your answer. This method breaks tasks into manageable chunks with built-in breaks, helping you stay focused and reduce distractions effectively. Let’s explore how the Pomodoro Technique can … read more

EF Apps & Tools, Executive Functioning, Neurodivergence Research

Time Blocking for ADHD: Manage Your Day with Less Stress

Struggling to manage time with ADHD? Time blocking can help. This technique schedules tasks into specific blocks of time, providing structure and reducing stress. In this article, learn how time blocking can enhance focus and productivity, making daily responsibilities more manageable for those with ADHD. Click here for the TL;DR summary. Understanding Time Blocking for … read more

Executive Functioning, EF Apps & Tools, Organization, Time Management

ADHD Email Management: Strategies, Tools, and Mindset to Tackle Inbox Overwhelm

ADHD makes email management challenging, but with effective ADHD email management strategies, useful tools, and mindset tips, this article provides you with the means to gain control over your inbox. Managing emails effectively involves categorizing them clearly, so you can find what matters quickly and avoid unnecessary distractions. The arrival of a new message can … read more

Career Planning, Building Independence

Best Jobs for People with ADHD: A Strengths-Based Career Guide

Looking for the best jobs for people with ADHD? Scroll through this article and you’ll discover careers that align perfectly with ADHD strengths like creativity, boundless energy, and lightning-quick thinking. Whether you’re drawn to technology or the arts, we’ll explore job options that can turn those ADHD traits into your biggest workplace assets! Click here … read more

Legal & Personal Rights, IEPs

IEP vs 504: Essential Differences Every Parent Should Know

Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans isn’t just about paperwork—it reshapes how your child experiences education, often determining their access to essential supports, accommodations, and specialized instruction that can make or break their educational journey. The confusion between these two plans can overwhelm parents navigating the special education system. Both aim to ensure equitable access to … read more

Personal Finance, Building Independence

Top Tips for Money Management for Autistic Adults

Money management doesn’t just affect financial stability—it reshapes how autistic adults navigate daily life, often amplifying challenges like executive function difficulties, planning obstacles, and the effort required to process financial decisions. This article unpacks practical tips and actionable strategies specifically tailored for money management in autistic adults, including budgeting approaches, technology solutions, and vital support … read more

Neurodivergence Research

Effective Strategies for Managing Autism Parent Burnout: A Guide for Resilience and Support

Autism parent burnout—a profound and intense exhaustion that deeply affects parents raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Talk to any parent of an autistic child. Scroll through support groups. Visit a therapy waiting room and you’re bound to hear stories of parents feeling completely depleted beyond mere tiredness, with mental, physical, and emotional batteries … read more

Neurodivergence Research

Evidence-Based ADHD Calming Techniques for Adults: Find Peace & Focus

Managing anxiety and staying calm can feel like climbing a mountain backward when you’re an adult with ADHD. Let’s be real—ADHD means experiencing the world in high definition, with every sensation dialed up to eleven, while facing challenges like procrastination that often get misinterpreted as laziness or lack of smarts. Scroll through any ADHD forum, … read more

Neurodivergence Research

ADHD Glasses: Clever Marketing, or Truly Helpful Tool?

This article summarizes research and clinical guidance related to vision, binocular-vision conditions, and eyewear sometimes described as “ADHD glasses” (for example, prism lenses and blue light filters). It is for education only and is not medical advice. Life Skills Advocate is a coaching service and does not provide healthcare. Do not start, stop, or change … read more

EF Coaching, Executive Functioning

The 5 Best Executive Functioning Coach Certification Programs

Thinking about earning an executive functioning (EF) coach certification? Now is the perfect time. The demand for executive function coaching has grown by 40% in the past decade, making it a rapidly expanding field with ample opportunities. There’s more attention being paid, perhaps more than ever before, to the importance of executive functioning skills in … read more