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College can be an exciting transition, but it also introduces a level of independence that exposes attention-related challenges very quickly. Over the years of working with students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, a consistent pattern emerges. Academic ability is rarely the issue. Structure is. The college environment demands skills that ADD directly affects. Time management,...

Irlen Syndrome is one of those conditions that tends to sit quietly in the background, influencing attention, reading, and endurance without ever being named. Over the years, countless evaluations for attention-related concerns have focused on behavior, focus, and executive functioning, yet an important piece of the puzzle often goes unexplored: how the brain processes visual...

Attention has never been under more pressure than it is today. Not because people have suddenly become less capable, less disciplined, or less intelligent … but because the environment surrounding attention has changed dramatically. Every screen competes for it. Phones vibrate. Apps refresh. Videos autoplay. Messages arrive. Headlines scroll. Even moments meant for rest now...

Mental health is not a single moment of care. It is a journey shaped by understanding, consistency, and collaboration. Over the years, one lesson has remained clear. The most meaningful progress happens when patients and families are fully included in the process. Comprehensive mental care is built on that belief. Mental health challenges rarely exist...

Late-diagnosed ADHD is far more common than most people realize, and after years of working with adults who arrive at this realization later in life, the pattern is remarkably consistent. These individuals are not looking for excuses. They are looking for answers. In many cases, they have spent decades assuming that persistent struggles with focus,...

Adult ADD is often misunderstood as something that can be identified, treated, and then checked off a list. In practice, it does not work that way. Diagnosis is an important step, but it represents the beginning of treatment, not the end. What determines long-term effectiveness is what happens afterward. Adult ADD affects focus, organization, impulse...

As a new year approaches, conversations around attention deficit disorder tend to follow a familiar pattern. Resolutions get written, expectations get raised, and by February many people feel discouraged rather than motivated. After years of working with patients across age groups at ADD Clinics in Gulfport, it has become increasingly clear that the issue is rarely a lack...

Attention difficulties have been part of my work for decades, and one of the most common patterns I’ve observed has nothing to do with missed details, unfinished tasks, or wandering focus. Those symptoms are visible. Predictable. Easy to spot. What often goes unnoticed—sometimes for years—is the emotional toll that builds quietly in the background. When...

Attention problems in adults are often viewed through one lens: behavior. When adults struggle to focus, the assumption is usually that the cause must be motivational, emotional, or neurological. But after decades working in the field of attention disorders, it has become clear that a large number of adults live with attention challenges that begin...

By Dr. Stanford Owen, Owner of ADD Clinics – Gulfport, Mississippi   Parenthood is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but for those living with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), it often comes with an extra layer of complexity. Managing schedules, maintaining structure, and balancing emotional energy can be challenging for any parent, but when attention...