Motivational and inspirational writer, Bryan Hutchinson is the author of several books about life with ADHD including the highly acclaimed, best selling "One Boy′s Struggle: A Memoir" and the author of the hilarious eBook that went viral "10 Things I Hate about ADHD"

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SAY WHAT?! 5th Appearance in ADDitude Magazine

SAY WHAT?! 5th Appearance in ADDitude Magazine
on: February 15, 2012 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments , , , , ...

Just wanted to take a moment give a short update that I have an article appearing in the Spring 2012 issue of ADDitude Magazine, titled: “Say What?!”. If you’re not an ADDitude Magazine reader yet, you can get a copy here. This is my 5th appearance in the magazine and it is always a pleasure to contribute. I look forward to appearing in ADDitude again in the future. . Speaking of appearances in ADDitude Magazine, one of the honors I am most gracious and proud of is achieving the Editor’s Pick for my book The Brilliant Reality of ADHD in the May 2010 issue! Although I most often mention One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir, which is by far my most well known and read book, The Brilliant Realty of ADHD is my second book and it has a very special place in its own right. The Brilliant Reality of ADHD is […]

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ADHD is a fad again?! Shame and Guilt are back!

ADHD is a fad again?! Shame and Guilt are back!
on: August 28, 2010 by: Bryan Hutchinson 19 Comments , , , , ...

Seems things are going to get worse before they get better. I just read another article about ‘the myth of ADHD’ by someone who raised my eyebrows. Mr. Herr, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling at Murray State University, wrote a recent article titled – ADHD: Has this diagnostic fad run its course? According to Mr. Herr, ADHD is a diagnostic fad! His article perfectly underscores my recent blog post about how a report in the media can be skewed by the headline (in this case the entire article). I am not going into detail about how accurate a report authored by an assistant professor of economics about ADHD children and misdiagnosis of ADHD at an early age might be (Youngest in class get ADHD label – another headline to go with my previous collection). However, people are paying attention to it and when someone who is an assistant […]

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Headlines say: ADHD is Bogus?!

Headlines say: ADHD is Bogus?!
on: August 21, 2010 by: Bryan Hutchinson 16 Comments , , , , ...

Lately, more and more headlines are reporting that ADHD is, to a degree, misdiagnosed because kids are put into a school environment too early and they must stay still for too long of periods, which is not natural to human nature. What’s worse is that with our hectic lifestyles and need for both parents to work to maintain a household it is becoming ever more essential for children to start school earlier. The reason is simple: many parents can’t afford daycare or a babysitter; therefore, school is the next best alternative. This isn’t really new, but it is becoming a more common problem. The reports are saying that kids put into school to early are sometimes being misdiagnosed with ADHD, when the real culprit is immaturity. I happen to agree that ADHD can be misdiagnosed due to requirements of the modern world and certain circumstances children are put in, adults […]

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The Blocked Road at the ADHD Intersection

The Blocked Road at the ADHD Intersection
on: August 10, 2010 by: Bryan Hutchinson 3 Comments , , , , ...

This article is specifically for those who have been, or, are still on a road that seems blocked. Have you ever been so frustrated because no matter what you try, no matter what you do or how much you want something, there’s just nothing in the world that seems to work? You cannot get past a certain point. Doesn’t it seem the road is blocked? Actually, I believe the road is blocked, indeed. Have you ever felt like you are traveling through life with the emergency brake on? In other words no matter how hard you press on the accelerator or how fast you may be going, it just doesn’t seem like you are getting anywhere. It doesn’t have to do with accomplishments or successes, it just seems like everything and anything either doesn’t live up to expectations or just never touches the right buttons. We move on, backwards, forwards, […]

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The End of having a Best Friend?

The End of having a Best Friend?
on: June 29, 2010 by: Bryan Hutchinson 7 Comments , , , , ...

I found this pic, it may be a little too far off base, but I thought it was funny and relates. It’s all fun and games, until… Someone recently shared with me an article from the New York Times about the end of having a best friend. My first thought about this was “Are they crazy?” and my final thoughts on this subject are: “Are they absolutely, ridiculously, out of their minds?!?” I mean c’mon, have we come so far that we are back to burning supposed Witches at the stake? ‘But Jamie doesn’t have a best friend and her older sister does’… And the point is? Jamie will eventually find a best friend and confidant, no reason to try and equalize everything in the world to the point we are just being categorically controlling, manipulating and restrictive to natural growth. Kids can’t even go out to play as we […]

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