Sandy Maynard

http://www.sandymaynard.com

Sandy Maynard lives in Washington, DC where she operates Catalytic Coaching. She was instrumental in the development of The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association's Coaching Guidelines and a founding board member for the Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching (IAAC). Sandy lectures internationally and is a regular contributor to ADDitude.

• Math Help: 12 Ways to Boost Test Scores for Children with ADHD and Learning Disabilities
  A dozen ways to improve math comprehension and testing for children with ADHD or learning... more »
• School Survival Guide for Moms with ADD
  Organizational strategies for ADD mothers of school children with ADHD... more »
• 5 Ways to Listen Effectively with Adult ADHD
  Easy advice for listening — and communicating – with adult attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD)... more »
• Survival Strategies for SuperMom
  Five solutions to real time-management, meal-planning and home-organization problems facing mothers with ADHD... more »
• A Lawyer Tells His ADHD Story
  "I knew that I was smart. But I had idiosyncrasies in regard to meeting deadlines."... more »
• How to Relax on Vacation With Adult ADHD
  People with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD) don't relax in the usual way -- which... Stress less on vacation with Adult ADD»
• Smart Gadgets: ADHD Tools for Work and Home
  7 high-tech ADHD tools and gadgets to help you get organized at work and at... ADHD tools and gadgets for an organized home, office»
• ADHD Help for the Holidays: Countdown Holiday Planner
  Planning a holiday party can sometimes be challenging for some people with ADHD. Follow this... more »
• Budgeting Made Simple for Adults with ADHD
  End impulsive spending now with a budget system from ADDitude's ADHD Coach on Call, Sandy... more »
• Budget Strategies for ADD Adults: 18 Ways to Save
  Follow these 18 money-saving strategies for ADD adults to stay within your budget, and reach... more »
• Time-Management Strategies: Why Singletasking Makes Sense
  For ADHD adults, multitasking saves time -- but can lead to costly mistakes. Expert advice... Time-management tips»
• Time Management Tips for Adults with ADHD
  Organization help for adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD) – 10 ways to improve... more »
• Stress-Free Travel Tips for ADHD Families
  Make vacations more fun by devising a detailed packing list for each member of the... more »
• Open Mouth, Insert Foot
  7 strategies for reining in impulsive speech and unwelcome spontaneity... more »
• Hate Grocery Shopping?
  How adults with ADD can avoid impulse buys, save money, and get out of the... more »
• Holiday Budgets Made Easy
  Writing in a money journal five minutes a day can help curb overspending and impulsive... more »
• Calming Techniques for Adults with ADHD
  When everyday hassles like traffic jams or long meetings inflate your ADHD stress levels, use... more »
• Timers for ADD Adults and ADHD Children
  These gadgets will help you get organized and get things done on time... ADHD timers»
• Enjoying the Holidays with Adult ADD
  Is time not on your side? Here are eight ways to simplify life with adult... more »
• Tame Time: The Best Planners for ADHD Adults
  Coach Sandy and her clients team up to create planners that help every adult with... more »
• ADHD and Clutter: Is It Organized Chaos or Just a Mess?
  Many adults with ADHD have cluttered workspaces and homes. If you work well in those... more »
• Pay Attention: Talking on the Phone with ADHD
  It's hard enough paying attention when you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Talking on... More ADHD concentration help >>
• Get That Job!
  Your qualifications got you in the door. Now ace that interview without getting tripped... "Nailed it." »
• My Mentor Made a Difference
  This grandmother made a difference in one young ADHDer's life — by supporting, encouraging, and... How to choose your own mentor »
• "We Don't See Time; We Feel It"
  Always late? People with ADHD experience time differently — and lose track of it easily... Time management »
• Believe in Yourself and New Year's Resolutions Will Follow
  Start slowly, start today to generate the motivation for changes this new year!... more »
• ADHD and Lying: Telling White Lies at Work
  Five white lies that adults with ADHD should avoid telling at work. Plus, when telling... more »
• ADD Adults: Go On and Make a Mess
  "Controlled sprawling" boosts your productivity without driving resident neatniks over the edge... Upside to Chaos for Adults with ADD
• Worried? Read This.
  ADD and anxiety often go hand in hand. Here, 10 ways to help you get... more »
• Reduce Anxiety Naturally
  Six tips for treating anxiety without medication... Anxiety help»
• Decision Making Made Easy
  Find making a decision to be challenging? Afraid to make the wrong choice? Learn how... Make a decision»
• Too Much Information!
  Overwhelmed and overloaded by a constant flow of news? The more stuff you filter out,... Less news is good news »
• The Power of Patience
  Attention deficit and impatience go hand in hand. Keep your cool — and reduce regrets... Build your "patience muscles" »
• How to Be Best Buds with an ADHDer
  Adults with attention deficit work hard to be good friends to their non-ADHD pals. Here's... Do's and do-not-do's »
• Your Seven-Step ADHD Job Search Plan
  Looking for a job can feel like a full-time job in and of itself, especially... more »
• Get More Stuff Done Today
  We usually know what we want to get done — but actually doing it is... more »
• Your Decluttering Mantra: It's Just Stuff
  The act of purging (or just assessing) your clutter may spark intense guilt or regret... more »
• Coach or Therapist: Who Should You See First?
  You might feel like all of your problems would be solved if you could just... more »
• The Get-More-Done-at-Work Guide
  Sometimes, multitasking works. Other times, it's a counter-productive way to avoid boring or overwhelming tasks... more »
• Perfectionism and ADHD: You’re Not Perfect, So Stop Trying to Be
  Your rigid perfectionism may actually be a symptom of your ADHD. Here's how to stop... more »
• Math Test Tips
  Tips for conquering your next math exam... more »
• Back-to-School Preparation for Children with ADHD
  Expert advice to help children with ADHD start the school year off right... more »
• Getting Things Done with Adult ADHD
  ADHD time-management tips to help adults with ADHD avoid distractions and make more productive use... more »
• Six Ways to Stop Procrastinating at Work with Adult ADD
  How to get started on that dreaded project you've been avoiding at work or at... more »
• Laugh It Off: Bouncing Back from Adult ADHD Flubs
  Adults with ADD who can find humor in their mistakes - at work, in relationships,... more »
• Why You Lash Out — Sometimes for No Good Reason
  Do you slam doors? Throw heavy objects? Give in to road rage? If you overreact... Adult Temper Tantrums»
• Nine Tips for Chilling Out
  Always losing your temper? You're not alone. Here's how ADHD adults can improve their anger... more »
• Win Over Adult ADHD Critics and Cynics
  Tired of criticism from people who misunderstand adult ADD/ADHD? Turn your harshest judges into your... Adults with ADD/ADHD are not failures»
• Feeling Antisocial? Alone? Both? 3 Common ADHD Friendship Challenges
  "Going out to dinner sounds great when I’m setting it up, but I don’t feel... ADHD friendships»
• When Procrastination Is OK
  Can't find the focus to do what you've planned? Put things off the right way... Procrastinate right to get more done »
• How to Build Better Habits: 6 Tricks for Adults with ADHD
  Struggles with focus, motivation, and memory make building new habits tough for adults with ADHD... more »

• Turning Assignments In On Time
  "Do you have any suggestions for helping me turn in my college assignments on time?"... more »
• Avoid Distractions and Clutter While Doing Projects with ADHD
  "When I'm involved in a project, it works for me to keep everything spread out,... more »
• I Need to Organize My Clothes!
  I have heaps of clothing, clean and dirty, everywhere. My daughter, who has attention deficit... more »
• Test for Dyslexia
  "Is there a specific test for dyslexia?"... more »
• ADHD Power Struggle
  My seven-year-old takes her ADHD medication from her day-care provider, but fights me every time... more »
• Timely Tips for Kids
  "How can I get my daughter to move fast enough to get to school on... more »
• Help for ADD Moms
  "How do I help my ADHD children learn basic skills, like following routines and organizing,... more »
• How to Stop Losing Things with Adult ADHD
  "I often lose the piece of paper or the PDA where I wrote down appointment... more »
• ADD Family Members
  "My ADD mom and sister drive me crazy with their fast-paced lives, and they get... more »
• So Anxious I'm Groping for Words
  I have trouble finding words when I try to speak. I'm so anxious about being... Stressed out and stumbling »
• Downplaying Competition
  "Whenever my 9-year-old sees anyone else get praise, he feels bad about himself. How can... more »
• Family Rules and Communication
  "Our family is getting torn apart by a little 10-year old boy who has ADD... more »
• Adjusting to Middle School
  "My sixth-grade daughter with ADHD is having trouble managing a locker, remembering assignments, and bringing... more »
• Finding a Special Project for My ADHD Grandson
  "I will have my 11-year-old grandson with me for the summer. Is there a special... more »
• Overcoming Heredity With Help
  "My mom is bipolar and my father has ADD and depression as well as schizophrenia... more »
• Coping With College
  "I am in college and having trouble studying and getting to class on time. Do... more »
• Managing Middle School
  "How can I help my sixth-grade daughter adjust to middle school? She is having trouble... more »
• Remembering Medications
  "I am a 26-year-old diabetic with ADD. How can I learn not to forget my... more »
• Storage Help
  "I want to get organized, but I don't know what kind of storage bins to... more »
• Learning to Work Without a Boss's Guidance
  "My new supervisor wants me to work independently. How can I make this work?"... more »
• Help With Organizing the Home
  "My sister has ADHD and needs help organizing and maintaining her home. How can I... more »
• Coaching To Help Time Management
  "How can I help a 43-year-old executive who has ADD better develop his time-management skills?"... more »
• Curbing Online Distractions at Work
  "Whenever I go online at work, I just start clicking links and getting distracted."... more »
• Sending Thank-You Notes On Time
  "Help! I have trouble getting my thank-you notes written and sent out on time, if... more »
• Goal Setting
  "I can't focus on real goals in order to make career decisions. What can I... more »
• Medication and Schedule Reminders
  "Our son is going to an Adult High School program at the community college and... more »
• Too Disorganized for Day Planners
  "I’m so disorganized that I have trouble using the day planner I just bought. Any... more »
• How Can I Get Out of the House on Time?
  Sure-fire strategies to help adults with ADHD get out of the house on time in... more »
• Overwhelmed by Organization Tasks
  "I have a very hard time getting organized because one thing always seems to be... more »
• ADD Living After Divorce
  My ex-husband, who doesn’t have ADD, used to file papers and generally de-clutter the house... more »
• Financial Problems In A Marriage
  "How do I deal with my marital discord and financial bankruptcy? My husband — and... more »
• Tuning Out, Drifting Off, Forgetting Names
  "I often get distracted when people are talking: I just tune them out or drift... more »
• Too Young for an ADHD Coach?
  "Is it ever appropriate to hire an ADHD coach for a teenager?"... more »
• ADHD Arts and Crafts: How Can I Organize My Photos?
  "I have ADD and am a photographer and would-be scrapbooker. I have dozens of boxes... more »
• Maintaining Weekly Routines
  "Help! Every time I sit down to write out my weekly schedule, I add so... more »
• Mailing Holiday Cards On Time
  "Every year, I get so behind in making and addressing elaborate Christmas cards that it’s... more »
• Wants To Be A High School ADHD Coach
  "Where can I get information to help me better coach my high-school students with AD/HD?"... more »
• Test Anxiety
  "My daughter has ADD and suffers greatly from test anxiety. How can we best help... more »
• Coaching the ADHD Child
  "What would you suggest for coaching an 11-year-old?"... more »
• Help for a Gifted 12-Year-Old
  "My son's teacher has labeled him a bully, (which he is not) and says he... more »
• Extra Time for Testing
  "My college says I can be given extra time for tests, but I have trouble... more »
• When ADHD Behavior Prevents Good Grades
  "My professors say my ideas are great, but my grades suffer because I hand in... more »
• I've Had 26 Jobs In The Last Six Years!
  "I'm a 33 year-old man who has difficulty with reading and spelling. I've held dozens... more »
• Courses To Improve Problem-Solving Skills
  "I have poor problem-solving skills and my inability to confront issues has caused problems and... more »
• The Job Interview: What Are Employers Looking For?
  "The interview process makes my blood boil and my nerves shoot through the roof. Do... more »
• Sexual Addiction
  "I've been married 11 years and have had six affairs. Is there any hope for... more »
• Getting Help Around the House
  "How can I get my ADHD husband to do his fair share of the housework?" ... more »
• Diagnosed ADD at Age 70
  "I'm 70 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADD. I'm also a breast cancer... more »
• Does ADHD Get Worse With Age?
  "Do the symptoms of ADHD get worse with middle age when the memory starts to... more »
• Spotty Work History
  "I’ve held lots of different jobs over the years. How can I assure prospective employers... more »
• An ADD Career: Finding What Fits
  "I’m considering switching careers and finding a job at a restaurant. Although I’ve been told... more »
• All Things Frugal in Treating Adult ADHD
  "I don’t have health insurance, and stimulant medications are very expensive. All the adult ADD... more »
• Finding an ADHD Coach
  "My 22-year-old son has been unable to complete college courses or vocational training. How do... more »
• ADHD, Depression and Overload
  "I am a single mother to a five-year-old son. I'd like to go to grad... more »
• ADD Adult Having Trouble Balancing Life
  "Thanks to ADHD, I have trouble balancing two or more major parts of my life... Life Balance for ADD Adults
• Does Health Insurance Cover ADHD Coaching?
  "Does health insurance cover ADHD coaching?"... more »
• Maintaining Motivation with Adult ADD
  "I struggle constantly to stay motivated at work and at school. What can I do?"... more »
• How Do I Find an ADD Coach?
  "I am an extremely visual thinker, and need an ADD coach that can understand this... more »
• When Both Husband and Wife Have ADHD
  "Is it impossible for both partners in a marriage to have attention deficit disorder and... more »
• ADD on the Job
  "I am a 43-year-old female recently diagnosed with ADD. How can I find the funding... more »
• How to Finish Projects: No More Impatience, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Stressing, or Taking on More Than You Can Handle
  "One of my biggest hurdles is getting things done completely. I rarely see a task... Strategies to counter ADHD impatience»
• Swimming Activities for Kids with ADHD
  "Is swimming a good athletic option for ADHD children?"... more »
• Help for a Floundering Son
  "My son feels like a failure at everything he attempts. He is so smart, but... more »
• Feeling Outnumbered
  "I am concerned that, rather than learning by direct or indirect example, my ADD children... more »
• Volleyball and ADHD
  "Is volleyball a good sport for children with AD/HD?"... more »
• Worried Father/Troubled Daughter
  "My ADHD daughter has been experimenting with drugs and engaging in risky behaviors since her... more »
• Teaching Responsibility
  "How can we help our ADHD daughter accomplish time-related tasks without keeping her from growing... more »
• Getting Dad To Understand
  "My husband seems to have no patience with our daughter. How do I get him... more »
• ADHD Teen Hasn't Found a Job Since Graduating from High School
  "My ADHD son has done nothing since graduating from high school... I know that he... Parental Push for Indecisive ADHD Teens

• 8 Expert-Tested Ways to Improve Focus
  Our experts share their get-focused secrets... more »

• ADHD Couple Constantly Fights Over Clutter
  "My husband and I fight constantly about what to get rid of and what to... Help for hoarding »
• Online-Dating Tips for ADD Adults
  "After introducing myself on an online-dating website, I'm lost," one reader tells us. "I'm shy,... Internet dating with adult ADHD»
• Office Organization: No More Clutter at Work!
  "I've been living with adult ADD for over two decades," one reader tells us. "I... Organized at work!»
• How to Be a Decider
  I have trouble making decisions, because, thanks to my impulsivity, I've made bad ones in... Choose or lose »
• How Do I Tidy Up at Work?
  "My messy desk has caused me to lose important papers and distracted me from the... From piles to files »
• Clutter 9-1-1
  My living room is beyond rescue. The clutter has built up for three months, and... Step one: Out with it! »
• Appointment Help for ADHD Adults
  I am a business owner with attention deficit. Can you recommend a gadget, app, or... A smartphone system you'll use »
• Worried Your Boss Doesn't Like You?
  "My boss loses his temper a lot," one ADD adult tells us. "He gets angry... Dealing with an angry, distracting boss»
• Trouble Falling Asleep for ADHD Adults
  "My partner needs to watch TV or listen to music using earphones until he feels... Can't fall asleep without stimulation?»
• My Son Has Turned Shy
  "When my 8-year-old son was younger, he liked to be the center of attention," one... Shy kids»

• CrazyBusy
  Insightful stories and strategies to take charge of your time... more »
• Organizing Solutions for People with Attention Deficit Disorder
  Practical, time-saving advice for those of us who struggle with procrastination, perfectionism, impulsivity, and forgetfulness... more »
• 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD
  A condensed guide jampacked with advice for adults with ADD... more »
• Quit Bad Habits
  Try this tip to quit unhealthy behaviors... more »
• Unlearning Bad Behavior
  What to do if you're thinking of trying something new... more »