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  • Book Release - New: "Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Guidebook for Parents and Teachers" Effective parenting ...

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    16 May 2012 | 5:02 am
    Developed by public school educators, "Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Guidebook for Parents and Teachers," is a book designed to provide positive ideas in self-help, prevention, and how to help children and teens with non-pharmaceutical professional strategies. Developed through six years of research, and in the field, it is now available in paperback in bookstores and online. eBook is ...

  • New Animal Model Developed For ADHD

    ADHD News From Medical News Today
    11 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    The number of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) cases in the United States are exploding. According to a 2011 statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in 10 American children is diagnosed with the disorder...

  • New animal model for one of the least understood medical issues: ADHD

    ScienceDaily: ADD and ADHD News
    10 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    To better understand the cause of ADHD and to identify methods to prevent and treat it, researchers have developed a new form of specially bred mouse that mimics the condition.

  • Drug Shortage Prevention Act. Act Now!

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    Tara
    8 May 2012 | 10:53 am
    Drug Shortage Prevention Act H.R. 3839    Take Action!Ask your Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 3839 today! The Problem:In the spring of 2011, a shortage of ADHD generic and brand name medications began to emerge in the United States. In addition to ADHD medications, oncology medications, anesthetics, and nutrition medications also experienced shortages. The causes of the drug shortage crisis are numerous and complex, but what is clear is the impact for those that do not receive ADHD medications is devastating. Reports of employment firings, behavioral, academic, and driving problems have…

  • Medical News Today: New Animal Model Developed For ADHD

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    11 May 2012 | 3:00 am
 
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  • New Animal Model Developed For ADHD

    11 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    The number of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) cases in the United States are exploding. According to a 2011 statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in 10 American children is diagnosed with the disorder...

  • Kids Born After 42 Weeks Have Higher Behavioral Problems Risk

    4 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    According to a study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, children born after 42 weeks of pregnancy (post-term birth) are more likely to have behavioral and emotional problems, especially Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) problems, in early childhood...

  • Infants Born Post-Term At Greater Risk Of Behavioural And Emotional Problems In Early Childhood

    4 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    We already know there are long-term health problems associated with pre-term birth, but what about babies born post-term? New research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has found that post-term birth, defined as a birth after a pregnancy of 42 weeks, is associated with more behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood, especially Attention Deficit/...

  • The Top 10 Toxic Chemicals Suspected Of Causing Autism And Learning Disabilities

    27 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am
    An editorial published in the prestigious journal Environmental Health Perspectives calls for increased research to identify possible environmental causes of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in America's children and presents a list of ten target chemicals including which are considered highly likely to contribute to these conditions...

  • Children With ADHD May Benefit From Dietary Changes

    26 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am
    Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which have been done so far on the significance of diet for children and young people with ADHD...
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  • New animal model for one of the least understood medical issues: ADHD

    10 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    To better understand the cause of ADHD and to identify methods to prevent and treat it, researchers have developed a new form of specially bred mouse that mimics the condition.

  • Top ten toxic chemicals suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities

    25 Apr 2012 | 1:01 pm
    Scientists have prepared a list of ten chemicals considered likely to contribute to autism, learning disabilities and related conditions.

  • Dietary changes help some children with ADHD

    24 Apr 2012 | 11:19 am
    Child and adolescent psychiatrists have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which have been done so far on the significance of diet for children and young people with ADHD. The report shows that there are potential benefits in changing the diets of children with ADHD, but that key knowledge in the area is still lacking.

  • What do ADHD and cancer have in common? Variety

    2 Apr 2012 | 3:28 pm
    According to new research, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is more than one disorder. It's an entire family of disorders, much like the multiple subtypes of cancer. The research, which highlights various versions of the disease, each with differing impacts, demonstrates that there is likely not going to be a "one-size-fits-all" approach to treating patients.

  • ADHD is over-diagnosed, experts say

    30 Mar 2012 | 7:17 am
    What experts and the public have already long suspected is now supported by representative data: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is over-diagnosed. The study showed that child and adolescent psychotherapists and psychiatrists tend to give a diagnosis based on heuristics, unclear rules of thumb, rather than adhering to recognized diagnostic criteria. Boys in particular are substantially more often misdiagnosed compared to girls.
 
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  • Drug Shortage Prevention Act. Act Now!

    Tara
    8 May 2012 | 10:53 am
    Drug Shortage Prevention Act H.R. 3839    Take Action!Ask your Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 3839 today! The Problem:In the spring of 2011, a shortage of ADHD generic and brand name medications began to emerge in the United States. In addition to ADHD medications, oncology medications, anesthetics, and nutrition medications also experienced shortages. The causes of the drug shortage crisis are numerous and complex, but what is clear is the impact for those that do not receive ADHD medications is devastating. Reports of employment firings, behavioral, academic, and driving problems have…

  • Immunity & Brain Function - ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    2 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    For several years now I have been following Dr. Charles Parker online. This past fall I had the chance to meet him in person at the a CHADD Conference and then to see him again at the ADHD Coaches Conference this spring. After speaking with him I invited him to present a Teleseminar at ADDClasses.com. If you missed the Teleseminar in April it's now available in the ADD Audio Library. We got such a great response form the Teleseminar that I invited Dr. Parker to appear on ADHD Suppport Talk Radio. If you missed this week's show Immunity, Brain Function and ADD / ADHD make sure you listen to…

  • Adult ADD BootCamp Spring 2012 Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    24 Apr 2012 | 5:14 pm
    The next session of Adult ADD BootCamp: Organized and in Control with Linda Hillger begins on May 3, 2012. Adult ADD BootCamp - Organized and in Control is our longest running and most popular program at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. In 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our spring 2012 Adult ADD BootCamp program. Congratulations to our 2012 Spring Adult ADD BootCamp scholarship recipients! Jackie E. from Rantoul, IL has received a spot…

  • Alternative Treatments : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    7 Apr 2012 | 12:15 pm
    This past week on ADHD Support Talk Radio I was joined by Jonathon Carroll. We had a great discussion about Alternative Treatments for ADD / ADHD. As always if you missed the live show you can listen to it anytime on the ADHD Support Talk Radio website or on iTunes.

  • Spring 2012 Adult ADD Time Management Intensive Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    29 Mar 2012 | 7:06 pm
    The next session of the Adult ADD Time Management Intensive with Laura Rolands begins on April 4, 2012. The Adult ADD Time Management Intensive is one of the most popular programs at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. So, in 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our Spring 2012 Adult ADD Time Management Intensive Program. Congratulations to our 2012 Spring Adult ADD Time Management Intensive scholarship recipients! Kathleen P. from Ottawa, ON…
 
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  • White Spots on the Skin

    Eileen Bailey
    10 May 2012 | 4:36 pm
    We sometimes get questions from our members about white spots on the skin and whether this is an indication of skin cancer, for example: Kayla writes, “I have white spots that are spreading from my neck, back, arms, chest and belly…help me.” Chic writes, “I have a small area of white skin under my lower eyelid…HELP!” Trevor writes, “How do I know the type of skin cancer I have because I have white...

  • Understanding Hives

    Eileen Bailey
    10 May 2012 | 7:43 am
    Approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population gets hives, also called urticaria, at least one time in their life. Hives are red, swollen welts and can appear anywhere on your body. They are sometimes itchy. Hives can last anywhere from a few minutes to several weeks, however, each individual welt should disappear within 24 hours.   Causes of Hives Usually, hives are caused by an allergic reaction to either a drug or certain foods. If...

  • Tips for Planning a Romantic Evening

    Eileen Bailey
    9 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    Whether you have been married for years or just starting a new relationship, coming up with romantic, interesting dates is hard. You need to be creative and think about you, as a couple. What are your common interests? What types of activities do you enjoy - Outdoor, adventurous dates? Quiet, romantic? Exciting, interesting? Something totally different? As a couple, your ideas of romance may be completely different than mine or your best...

  • Tips for Summertime with Asperger's Syndrome

    Eileen Bailey
    8 May 2012 | 9:38 am
    Summer break is just around the corner. Your child or teen with Asperger's syndrome (AS) may have done fine throughout the school year, but you are worried about what will happen with the long, unstructured days of summer. As with many transitions, the move from school to summer vacation can create problems.   The following tips can help you prepare for the upcoming summer break so you and your child can enjoy the warm, sunny...

  • Food Phobias

    Eileen Bailey
    8 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    A phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation according to the American Psychiatric Association. We usually associate phobias with things or situations such as the fear of flying or a fear of dogs. These types of fears, while inconvenient, are not normally life-threatening. But food phobia, called cibophobia, can severely limit everyday activities and cause health problems.   Difference between Eating Disorders and...
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  • Drug Shortage Prevention Act. Act Now!

    Tara
    8 May 2012 | 10:53 am
    Drug Shortage Prevention Act H.R. 3839    Take Action!Ask your Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 3839 today! The Problem:In the spring of 2011, a shortage of ADHD generic and brand name medications began to emerge in the United States. In addition to ADHD medications, oncology medications, anesthetics, and nutrition medications also experienced shortages. The causes of the drug shortage crisis are numerous and complex, but what is clear is the impact for those that do not receive ADHD medications is devastating. Reports of employment firings, behavioral, academic, and driving problems have…

  • Immunity & Brain Function - ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    2 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    For several years now I have been following Dr. Charles Parker online. This past fall I had the chance to meet him in person at the a CHADD Conference and then to see him again at the ADHD Coaches Conference this spring. After speaking with him I invited him to present a Teleseminar at ADDClasses.com. If you missed the Teleseminar in April it's now available in the ADD Audio Library. We got such a great response form the Teleseminar that I invited Dr. Parker to appear on ADHD Suppport Talk Radio. If you missed this week's show Immunity, Brain Function and ADD / ADHD make sure you listen to…

  • Adult ADD BootCamp Spring 2012 Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    24 Apr 2012 | 5:14 pm
    The next session of Adult ADD BootCamp: Organized and in Control with Linda Hillger begins on May 3, 2012. Adult ADD BootCamp - Organized and in Control is our longest running and most popular program at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. In 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our spring 2012 Adult ADD BootCamp program. Congratulations to our 2012 Spring Adult ADD BootCamp scholarship recipients! Jackie E. from Rantoul, IL has received a spot…

  • Alternative Treatments : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    7 Apr 2012 | 12:15 pm
    This past week on ADHD Support Talk Radio I was joined by Jonathon Carroll. We had a great discussion about Alternative Treatments for ADD / ADHD. As always if you missed the live show you can listen to it anytime on the ADHD Support Talk Radio website or on iTunes.

  • Spring 2012 Adult ADD Time Management Intensive Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    29 Mar 2012 | 7:06 pm
    The next session of the Adult ADD Time Management Intensive with Laura Rolands begins on April 4, 2012. The Adult ADD Time Management Intensive is one of the most popular programs at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. So, in 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our Spring 2012 Adult ADD Time Management Intensive Program. Congratulations to our 2012 Spring Adult ADD Time Management Intensive scholarship recipients! Kathleen P. from Ottawa, ON…
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  • Has anyone ever watched the show Hardcore Pawn?

    Carley
    16 May 2012 | 4:29 am
    Ugh:doh:... if you've seen it, you know what I'm talking about. The constant yelling, the cursing, the arguing.... was exactly one of the few factors I flipped out and resigned from my last job and was diagnosed ADD finally. It wasn't a sales or retail job, but the environment and the way people acted there was exactly the same. I mean, how do people, such as NT's, live that way w/out having some kind of mental break down or stroke? I guess I just don't get it because I'm the inattentive type, quiet and shy on the outside...

  • Adderrals effect on Insulin dependent diabets

    traumagirl
    16 May 2012 | 3:47 am
    Has anyone been in this position? If so, what were the reactions or issues created? Any help would be appreciated!:)

  • one day ritalin another day wellbutrin

    ritalin_ADDict
    16 May 2012 | 3:38 am
    to any mod seing this please erase this same post from the ritalin thread cause it prob shouldnt be there, tyvm Hi, long time since I have been to this forum prob only come here when things go bad witch just by comming now and seing some of the threads remind me I should logg on this forum much more often. So my question is about how my body will adapt to switching meds often. I have been prescribed ritalin and wellbutrin and I have been using it in an unusuall way. when I want to study, I set up whole days where i study non stop and on other days I use wellbutrin only just cause I am able to…

  • The Med-Go-Round Continues!!

    ellebro
    16 May 2012 | 2:01 am
    I started out on Prozac in college (I've taken it for many years, and it's done a pretty good job of treating my depression/anxiety/panic attacks.) Then I added Wellbutrin XL 150 --> 300 mg a few years ago because I noticed the Prozac made me feel even more "spacey" than usual. (That's when I started to suspect ADD.) At the higher dose Wellbutrin helps somewhat with motivation, emotional bouyancy, and focus but increases anxiety. It doesn't do much as far as executive functions. The anxiety side effect mostly diminishes over time; all that remains is a slight undercurrent of edginess. Also,…

  • Unwillingness to listen to others?

    sbcy
    16 May 2012 | 12:52 am
    I always skip the instructions and tend to try to figure everything out instead of asking for help. When someone is trying to suggest something while I'm trying to figure something out, I'm usually not too receptive. This is detrimental because I'll waste time trying to figure something out when I could just look it up on the internet or ask someone who knows. My dad is the same way. I guess it's in part because I'm inattentive so I don't want to inadvertently give up too soon but I also get caught up in obsessing. When I'm in a better mood I'm more likely to look at outside sources and learn…
 
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  • Drug Shortage Prevention Act. Act Now!

    Tara
    8 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    Drug Shortage Prevention Act H.R. 3839    Take Action!Ask your Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 3839 today! The Problem:In the spring of 2011, a shortage of ADHD generic and brand name medications began to emerge in the United States. In addition to ADHD medications, oncology medications, anesthetics, and nutrition medications also experienced shortages. The causes of the drug shortage crisis are numerous and complex, but what is clear is the impact for those that do not receive ADHD medications is devastating. Reports of employment firings, behavioral, academic, and…

  • Immunity & Brain Function - ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    2 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    For several years now I have been following Dr. Charles Parker online. This past fall I had the chance to meet him in person at the a CHADD Conference and then to see him again at the ADHD Coaches Conference this spring. After speaking with him I invited him to present a Teleseminar at ADDClasses.com. If you missed the Teleseminar in April it's now available in the ADD Audio Library. We got such a great response form the Teleseminar that I invited Dr. Parker to appear on ADHD Suppport Talk Radio. If you missed this week's show Immunity, Brain Function and ADD / ADHD make sure you…

  • Adult ADD BootCamp Spring 2012 Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    24 Apr 2012 | 5:14 pm
    The next session of Adult ADD BootCamp: Organized and in Control with Linda Hillger begins on May 3, 2012. Adult ADD BootCamp - Organized and in Control is our longest running and most popular program at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. In 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our spring 2012 Adult ADD BootCamp program. Congratulations to our 2012 Spring Adult ADD BootCamp scholarship recipients! Jackie E. from Rantoul, IL has received a spot…

  • Alternative Treatments : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    7 Apr 2012 | 12:15 pm
    This past week on ADHD Support Talk Radio I was joined by Jonathon Carroll. We had a great discussion about Alternative Treatments for ADD / ADHD. As always if you missed the live show you can listen to it anytime on the ADHD Support Talk Radio website or on iTunes.

  • Spring 2012 Adult ADD Time Management Intensive Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    29 Mar 2012 | 6:58 pm
    The next session of the Adult ADD Time Management Intensive with Laura Rolands begins on April 4, 2012. The Adult ADD Time Management Intensive is one of the most popular programs at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. So, in 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our Spring 2012 Adult ADD Time Management Intensive Program. Congratulations to our 2012 Spring Adult ADD Time Management Intensive scholarship recipients! Kathleen P. from Ottawa, ON…
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  • Clear: The ADD Friendly ToDo List

    12 May 2012 | 6:48 pm
    Recently I have fallen in love with a ToDo list. I hope this won't be too embarrassing for you, but I have taken it out on dates. In fact, I take it everywhere with me. I even sleep with it. Now, now. I realize I can't marry it…yet…but we are truly inseparable.A good ToDo list gets out of your way and just lets you write things down. Anything that tries to improve too much beyond the pen and paper paradigm becomes a different beast entirely. That's not to say that ToDo apps with recurring ToDos and alarms and Swedish foot massage are bad. I like getting my feet rubbed, but sometimes I…

  • Musing Monday - Let's Try This Again

    10 May 2012 | 3:35 pm
    Gorgeous day today. Sure wish I had spent it on the side of a river with a hayseed in my mouth and wind in my hair. Instead, I spent it either indoors or en route to another location indoors. Errands are the new R&R.Back when I was insane and thought having two blogs was a good idea, I tried different ways to attract other authors and writers. I posted Monday Musings for a while, but somehow life and stuff and stress got in the way and I stopped doing them. Isn't that a shame? One of them is even in my top ten pages. Baffling, but flattering. No, wait. It features Miley Cyrus in her…

  • Thinking Deeply Again

    10 May 2012 | 3:35 pm
    The Goblin Brownie is in happy Netflix Land in the other room, and in a few moments the Leprechaun & Elf will be home. My time alone will be over. I've been rethinking how I spend my time lately and wishing I had tighter control of it. Of course, my brain's a freely spinning frisbee heading to parts unknown, but perhaps with a bit of effort I can rein it in and have more to show for my day—other than errands and work. I need to live with greater purpose. I'm not as distracted as I am unfocused at the moment. I have goals, but I have to admit that my depression and this divorce have buried…

  • Misplaced Items and Memory Glitches

    4 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    No matter how often I pat myself down or mentally go over my list of belongings, all I need is one crucial distraction to send me on my way without a precious item. I still pine for my favorite pair of Ray-Bans from years ago, lost on a bus somewhere. Or was it at that friend's house? Wait, no. She had my favorite mix tape. Wait, no she didn't, and I asked her if she had it so many times she isn't talking to me. I was certain she had it. Good thing I didn't ask her about the Ray-Bans.Sometimes it is like that. We have an image in our mind of where we lost an item and we can't shake it. We…

  • Writing Interrupted

    1 May 2012 | 7:54 pm
    There I was all excited to start researching anecdotal stories for my ADHD eBook when I slipped into a time vortex. I thought I was careful about those sort of things, but here I am two weeks later, dazed and more than a little confused. I saw a blur of pink, some bling coated jeans, and hair spray, then I woke up this morning. What was I supposed to be doing again? Yes, my girls are with their mother for the next two weeks, and my time with them is over. Now I must adjust to life again without them. After seven months of this you might think that I would be accustomed to it, but when you…
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  • ADHD and Post-Term Births… Don’t Believe Everything You Read

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    6 May 2012 | 10:01 pm
    A new study just came out in the International Journal of Epidemiology, called: “Post-term birth and the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood”. It was published online on May 3, 2012. The press have widely reported that this study shows that when a pregnancy goes beyond 42 weeks, then a child is more than two times more likely to develop ADHD in early childhood. You can find many media references to the study, and here is the link to a BBC article entitled: Overdue babies: ‘Risks for those born after 42 weeks’. I am largely annoyed with the…

  • Why I Like NBC’s “The Voice” and Its ADHD Lessons

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    2 May 2012 | 10:38 am
    In general, I’m not one for reality shows, especially not ones about singing (maybe it’s because I can hardly carry a tune…). But, something about the promos for “The Voice” caught my attention. This season (season 2), I caught a couple of the early shows – with the blind auditions, and I’m now watching the final shows (to see who’s going to win!). As a doctor who specializes in ADHD, I think “The Voice” has some important lessons for parents of kids and teens with ADHD, as well as Adults with ADHD, and I’ll share them with you…

  • ADHD Medication Free Webinar Training

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    11 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm
    At the end of March 2012, I did a webinar training for ADD Resources.org, called “ADHD Medication Update”. I’m sharing the video here, and it’s broken into 4 different video segments: 1) Introduction – this is the introduction, and let’s you know what I’ll cover during the training. 2) This is the main teaching – during this session, I cover WHY we use ADHD medications, and help you to understand that there are really only 4 types of ADHD medication – a) methylphenidate medicines, b) amphetamine medications, c) non-stimulant atomoxetine,…

  • ADHD in Japan: A Personal Perspective

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    4 Apr 2012 | 2:22 pm
    The “Land of the Rising Sun”… The home of Samurai and Ninja… The birthplace of Sony, Nintendo, and countless other technology companies which have changed our world… The originators of Anime and Manga… The manufacturers of Toyota, Honda and many other cars… Japan is a country with a rich history, a strong economy, a fascinating culture, and it has a big influence on our modern world. For these reasons and others, I was very excited that I was invited to teach Japanese doctors about ADHD in early March 2012. While I was there, I presented to, and met…

  • ADHD and Marriage

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    11 Feb 2012 | 1:17 pm
    When adults with ADD/ADHD get into long term relationships or get married, certain things can happen (because of the ADD/ADHD). There is a pattern of behavior and interaction that can develop which can undermine the relationship. This can be very hard for the adult with ADHD, and also for the spouse or partner who doesn’t have ADD/ADHD. The good news is that by understanding the nature of the challenges, and by developing the right strategies, things can improve significantly. Watch the video below to see how ADD Coach Lynne Edris, ACG explains the problem, and gives you some ideas to…
 
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  • A Really Big Blog-iversary Giveaway!

    15 May 2012 | 7:30 pm
    Be my guest at the summer 2012 Happy Mama Conference & Retreat!

  • Reasons for Respite

    2 Apr 2012 | 3:19 pm
    A new study shows a direct correlation between respite services and lower hospitalization rates for children with special needs. So why are these sanity-saving services so difficult for parents to secure? Does your ADHD child benefit from them?

  • "What Kind of Special Needs Does Your Daughter Have?"

    26 Mar 2012 | 8:37 am
    When another parent instantly recognized Natalie's differences, it hit me hard that no matter how much we practice social skills, ADHD is always front and center.

  • You Call That Organized?!?

    22 Mar 2012 | 8:14 pm
    Natalie and her ADHD friends were so proud of their efforts at cleaning, organizing, and decluttering her playroom. And so was I, until I looked in the trash can.

  • Wanted: A Happy Ending

    22 Feb 2012 | 12:24 pm
    "I think of my 14-year-old son, Aaron, as a shadow child -- out-moved, out-shouted, and out-needed by his 10-year-old ADHD sister, Natalie, the child we brought home from Russia."
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  • New Design Coming Soon from Awesome Ninjas!

    Bryan Hutchinson
    23 Apr 2012 | 10:19 am
    Just a quick update. I will not be posting any new blog posts for a few weeks while my site gets a makeover. I have hired the awesome design ninjas over at thesisorange. The reason is because my site is jacked up, the comments don’t work all the time and I have several other problems. The more I tinker with the wordpress installation the more I break it. I am good at that. Very good. Too good, in fact. Breaking things, that is. But I gave it the old “I am going to try fixing it until it is so broken that I must hire someone to fix it!” try. So for a few weeks (I think)…

  • Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with ADHD Work and is it Better than Medication?

    Bryan Hutchinson
    9 Apr 2012 | 2:42 am
    Controlled trial results with the potential answer in this post. One of the things I have come to enjoy from blogging is reporting some of the latest studies about ADHD. It’s a lot of fun and sometimes we talk about things like Coffee isn’t so bad and how to make popcorn in a paper bag, but then there are other things we find out that we weren’t really sure about and CBT is one of those things. Does it work? In my opinion and experience: YES. But don’t take my word for it alone, I’ll give you the results of the trial in a moment. In my first book One Boy’s Struggle I…

  • Here are ADHD Studies and Reports To Be Concerned About

    Bryan Hutchinson
    7 Apr 2012 | 3:11 am
    Have you been keeping up with all of the recent studies and reports concerning ADD / ADHD? What – you haven’t? Is it because you do not have an easy way to keep track of them? If so, I have good news for you. I have an ADHD radar. It alerts me to special news about ADHD. Do you want one? You’ll have to sign a special waiver, of course. After the waiver there will be tests. If you pass those tests there will be more tests after that, but I am not that kind of guy. I cheat. For you (only you), I have a special deal = The secret to how I cheat: Go to Google News. Once you get there type…

  • What We Eat Can Make a BIG Difference to our (Mental) Health!

    Bryan Hutchinson
    5 Apr 2012 | 1:52 am
    Oh my. Oh my. This is one of those articles that you just don’t want to write. No one in their right mind wants to think about diet, much less change it. I don’t. But I will because it is important (“think about it” that is). Very important. The kind of importance that resonates with everyone, sort of like when Tiger Woods hits a hole in one, or better yet, when he runs over a fire hydrant. Now. That. Is. Important. (Not really, but it is more entertaining than dieting. You gotta give him that.) Dieting sucks. Let’s face it and not disguise it. People with ADHD have a hard enough…

  • Several Studies Say Drinking COFFEE May Be GOOD, even GREAT!

    Bryan Hutchinson
    1 Apr 2012 | 2:23 am
    In a recent study of tens of thousands of people over many years, it was found that coffee drinkers (I raise my hand with pride) have no more heart attacks or strokes than those who do not drink coffee! But, here’s the catch, coffee drinkers actually appear to have lower risk. (Get out of town! That’s my kind of catch.) It’s true. The study says so. For me that’s good enough. (I sip my cup of Joe in satisfaction.) I love coffee. I do. I sip it. I caress it. And. Let me be a little more open than usual (you can look away), I sometimes talk softly to it. Yes. Coffee may provide the best…
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    healthproductstwo
    10 May 2012 | 8:51 pm
    Rife and Zapper Frequencies: Acquired Attention Deficit Disorder: 0.04, 0.25, 0.95, 7.50, 12.85, 29.03, 157.50, 381.02, 595.42, 875.00 ADHD ADHD is thought to affect between 3- 5% of children. It has also been estimated that ADHD is 3 or 4 times more common in boys than in girls. Generally, the ADHD child is unable to concentrate, is hyperactive to the point of being disruptive, and has poor school performance compared with intelligence. In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in the number of cases of ADHD. ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is strongly linked to…

  • If you have a teenager, they probably have Bipolar disorder. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

    nalacritter28
    10 May 2012 | 8:41 pm
    These days, everything and everyone has a diagnosis.  It’s ridiculous.  Thanks to my Psychopathology class (which just ended today, woohoo!), I have vastly increased my knowledge of diagnosable mental illnesses…for better or for worse.  What I have realized is something that I realized long ago…EVERYONE could be diagnosed with a mental illness.  My joke is that if you can tell me that you have no mental health disorders, you suffer from narcissistic personality disorder.  Ha.  Because no one is normal. The thing that bothers me the most both when pertaining to…

  • Jumping Through Hoops for SSD

    mommyhelmic
    10 May 2012 | 7:28 pm
    So today I had to jump through another hoop on the road to appealing my son’s social security decision. For those of you who don’t know, it is very rare to be approved on the first go round. The first time I got his denial letter on Christmas Eve, “Merry Christmas”. Yes I expected a denial, but on Christmas Eve. I have been dreading this day because not only did I have to traverse my own issues, I did not give my son his medicine until the appointment was over so he could be in his full glory. Have you ever spent the whole morning with a unmedicated 12-year-old…

  • The Tapping Solution

    Natalie
    10 May 2012 | 4:33 pm
    The Tapping Solution I struggle with a lot of pain and anxiety. I am also a psychology major who studies the latest advances even though I don’t work in the field at this time. I just happened upon a technique based therapy that is based off of Thought Field Therapy. It is called Tapping, EFT or Meridian Tapping. They are having a world summit this week and next that you can access online for free. They also have books and other resources that provide the basic information on how to try this technique on yourself. I am skeptical of almost all Eastern medicine, and chakra based medicine,…

  • Autism limits more than just the boy

    deebeeautismmama
    10 May 2012 | 3:51 pm
    Back when BB was newly diagnosed, our social lives took a major hit. At the time, we didn’t care — we were too worried, too overwhelmed, overextended and exhausted. It got better as years went by, with us having a smaller, more focused group of friends and a new idea of what was ‘fun.’ Our priorities shifted and we adapted to the new way of life. Now that BB is older, we can leave him with an older sibling sometimes. We don’t do it often, but it’s nice to know that there’s the option if something’s a big enough of an occasion, so we’ve got…
 
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  • GiveBIG for ADHD students on May 2 + double your gift

    Peggy
    30 Apr 2012 | 1:54 pm
    Want to be part of something big? Join us Wednesday, May 2, 2012 and help at-risk ADHD youth get access to ADHD coaching in schools. GiveBIG for ADHD on May 2, 2012! GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event inspiring people to contribute to nonprofit organizations that make our world a healthier and more vital place to live. This year there are more than 1,300 charities participating. Join this epic event Wednesday, May 2, and make a $25 donation to Edge. The question shouldn’t be if you will give, but which organization will you choose? We hope you’ll choose Edge.

  • ADHD Students Using Technology in Creative Ways

    Peggy
    24 Apr 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often have trouble focusing their thoughts and teasing out important points during a lecture, or later organizing their ideas when they go to write a term paper or other report. However, there are techniques these students can use to focus their thoughts, to write effective papers and hopefully someday get through the best PhD program, instead of the best PhD online program. Thankfully, technology can help immensely by providing a way for students to engage with subject material that differs from the traditional classroom…

  • Discrimination in the Ivory Tower

    Peggy
    20 Apr 2012 | 4:23 pm
    Editor’s note: While the American Disabilities Act protects students with disabilities, it has been an uphill battle to get many institutions to comply with the law. Our Executive Director, Robert Tudisco, has been actively working on behalf of disabled students to ensure that pre-law students are not singled out when taking the LSAT.  This week’s post recounts his journey.  Tudisco was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and is a regular contributor to ADDitude Magazine. Standardized high stakes testing does not effectively show who will be a successful attorney or doctor, but poor…

  • Edge In-School ADHD Coaching Featured on King5 TV

    Peggy
    11 Apr 2012 | 2:36 pm
    Last month our newest program which tests the delivery of ADHD coaching in the school setting was featured in a Children’s Health Link story by King5 TV veteran journalist, Jean Enerson. Enerson talked to students and coaches at Giaudrone Middle School in Tacoma, Washington. The program, which delivers ADHD coaching to previously underserved students within a school-based setting, is also offered at Highline Big Picture Middle School in Burien, Washington. The program is offered at no cost to these at risk students.  And so far has exceeded our expectations. You can read some of the…

  • Students give 5 reasons to get an ADHD coach

    Peggy
    3 Apr 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Ever wonder what it’s like to have the benefit of and ADHD coach?  Five students who are receiving Edge ADHD coaching recently shared what they like about it with us. Here are 5 great reasons to get an ADHD coach:  Focus on what you need to do “Making lists for weekly work and accomplishment really helped me focus on what I needed to do.  It made my exhibitions much better.  When I break down what I need to do each week, it makes it easier to think about each task and get it done quicker.” –Jordan T. Find your own answers “[Recently my coach and I] had a talk about my…
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  • CoreBrain Training: College and Goodbye

    Dr Charles Parker
    22 Apr 2012 | 7:04 am
    The college guy in this picture is smiling, and being brave about it. Mom is having a hard time. Mom is closer to the truth in 2012 - because college just isn't all roses any more. There are no guarantees. Planning makes a difference.

  • ADHD Coaching: Thinking About Thinking

    Dr Charles Parker
    25 Mar 2012 | 12:40 pm
    If you are an ADHD coach and haven't yet connected with the ACO, the ADHD Coaches Organization, now is the time to get on it and get cracking

  • Psych Meds or No Psych Meds

    Dr Charles Parker
    27 Feb 2012 | 5:52 am
    Mind science is full of polemic possibilities, and it's our collective team mission, if you read CorePsych News, or Core Psych Blog, or work with us at CoreBrain Training, to spread the word on the confusions present in some of the current mind-care delivery debate.

  • Brain Science and ADD/ADHD Coaching – Notes On The Rubber and The Road

    Dr Charles Parker
    30 Jan 2012 | 5:21 am
    I have always believed that in order to understand what's going on in the mind of ADD/ADHD clients, a coach must first understand what's going on in the brain of ADD clients. Only then can coaching be effective in guiding ADD individuals toward lives of power, effectiveness and the joy of accomplishment.

  • ADHD And Cognitive Anxiety – Now 3 Types

    Dr Charles Parker
    19 Dec 2011 | 5:19 am
    ADHD Anxiety Is More Than Just A Feeling - Cognitive abundance and ADHD: To fully understand ADHD symptoms you/we must understand unmanageable cognitive abundance, and if you do, you will think Executive Function Disorder, not Deficit.
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  • Book Review of ‘The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD’

    12 May 2012 | 8:42 am
    Mindfulness practice is an approach that is showing promise in helping adults with ADHD improve focus and better monitor attention. In her book --The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD -- Dr. Lidia Zylowska explains what mindful awareness is and how it can help adults with ADHD. Read Book Review Photo © Shambhala Publications Learn more or join the conversation! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | NEWSLETTER

  • ADHD Coaching for College Students

    29 Apr 2012 | 7:57 am
    Research finds that students who received ADHD coaching show substantial gains in their overall approach to learning - including improvements in their ability to organize, direct and manage cognitive activities, emotional responses and overt behaviors. They are better able to formulate goals more realistically and consistently work toward achieving them, manage their time more effectively, and stick with tasks even when they find those tasks challenging. In addition, students report that coaching helps them to feel less stress, greater empowerment, increased confidence, and have more balanced…

  • What Are Executive Functions?

    24 Apr 2012 | 7:30 am
    "What exactly are executive functions and how do they affect a student's learning?" -- About.com readerDeficits in executive function can make it more difficult for a student to plan, prioritize, organize, pay attention, remember details, and control emotional reactions. Read More About Executive Function Photo © Microsoft Learn more or join the conversation! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | NEWSLETTER

  • What Study Tips are Helpful for College Students With ADHD?

    11 Apr 2012 | 7:57 am
    ADHD can make studying for college classes quite a challenge. You may find that you are putting a lot of time and preparation into studying with little to show for all your effort. Finding individualized strategies that work for you is helpful. If you are currently in college or are an adult with ADHD who has already graduated, please share what particular strategies you found to be most helpful. What are some of the study tips you recommend? CLICK HERE TO SHARE STRATEGIES OR READ RESPONSES FROM OTHERS Learn more or join the conversation! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | NEWSLETTER

  • What is a 504 Accommodation Plan?

    11 Apr 2012 | 7:57 am
    "Our daughter is 13 years old and has ADD. She qualifies for special accommodations at school under Section 504. We are getting ready to meet with the school to develop her 504 Plan. Can you give me information about what types of help she might be able to receive? Also, what exactly is a 504 Plan?" -- About.com Reader Learn More About 504 Accommodation Plans Photo © Dylan Ellis Learn more or join the conversation! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | NEWSLETTER
 
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  • The Problem of Adult ADHD and Friendship – ADHD and Loneliness, Part V

    Jeff
    4 May 2012 | 11:54 am
    This is from “ADHD: Everyone Needs Friends, Especially Adults with ADHD by Attention Talk Radio” “Everyone needs a friend, even those with ADHD and especially adults with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview returning guest Dr. Ari Tuckman about the need for friends, what makes a good friend, and how to find good friends. Together, they share advice on what to expect from a friend and what is expected of you as a friend, as well as the impact of ADHD on friendships. Their conversation includes tips around handling…

  • Advice for the Adult (and not so adult) ADHDer

    Jeff
    23 Apr 2012 | 3:16 am
    We’ve all grown up with stories like the tooth fairy who exchanges teeth for money, or a Santa Claus who brings gifts for the children, or the miraculous healing power of mommy’s kiss for your scraped knee. (Editor’s Note: In homophobic cultures, “tooth fairies” may be known as “tooth deliverymen.” In non-Christian cultures, “Santa Claus” may be known as “Hanukkah Harry” or may not be recognized at all. However, every culture acknowledges the existence of mommies.) As we get older we realize that they are myths but, still, they…

  • ADHD & Loneliness, Part IV

    Jeff
    9 Apr 2012 | 3:23 am
    The illustration was created by Andrés Rábago and was posted in the Facebook group for Cultura Inquieta. Click here to see the other posts on the topic of loneliness. Note: I have decided not to unpack what, I believe, are the multiple layers of meaning in this illustration. I don’t want to influence your interpretation of the illustration though, by simply stating that there are layers of meaning, I’ve already influenced you. Nonetheless, let’s use the comments to flesh it all out.  

  • ADHD & Loneliness, Part III

    Jeff
    30 Mar 2012 | 7:51 am
    ADHDers have the wrong expectations of non-ADHDers. We think they are like us. Foolishly we reveal something of our inner lives — show our vulnerability —  and we assume that as a gesture of good faith they will do the same. So we peel back our skin, exposing muscles, organs and nerves. See, this is what I’m made of. Now show me yours. Too many times, after we’ve exposed our vital organs and tissue, someone picks up a stick and starts jabbing. The pain shoots through our very core. We close up the skin. It’s too late. The damage has been done. It is a painful lesson…

  • From the Archives: It Does Improve…Really…It Does

    Jeff
    15 Mar 2012 | 8:52 am
    As I write this I’m surrounded by one of the “markers” of A.D.D. – those ever growing “piles.” My desktop is covered with piles of paper and there’s also a pile on the floor. The dining room table has a pile though it’s not as high as the one on the floor. Still, after three years of medication and self-imposed behavior modification I’m noticing changes. They are not dramatic, they are not monumental (though to an A.D.D.er they are monumental) but they are changes nonetheless. I noticed the changes by accident. [ READ MORE ]
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    ADHD Roller Coaster: "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?"

  • Adult ADHD in Seattle? Join us June 2, 2012

    Gina Pera
    7 May 2012 | 2:04 pm
    If you are in the Seattle area on Saturday, June 2, 2012 and could use a little help in “Real Life Management of Adult ADHD,” please join me and three other ADHD experts for a full-day workshop presented by the non-profit ADD Resources. Everyone is welcome – adults with ADHD, their partners or other family [...]

  • Rewards for Tax-Filing Procrastinators?

    Gina Pera
    11 Apr 2012 | 2:42 pm
    It’s tax season, and researcher Joseph Ferrari, Ph.D. is talking about procrastination on today’s Talk of the Nation radio show. He suggests that a “reward system” might combat our national tendency to procrastinate on filing tax returns. You can listen to Ferrari make his case on the show’s podcast (available by 6 p.m. EDT). Trouble [...]

  • Join Us in Leicester, UK, on March 24, 2012

    Gina Pera
    20 Mar 2012 | 4:08 am
    This Saturday (March 24, 2012) in Leicester, United Kingdom, I will be joining local experts to talk about Adult ADHD. The full-day event, “Practical Responses to Adult ADHD,” is sponsored by ADDISS, the national charity devoted to ADHD. If you’re within traveling distance, I hope you will join us at this rare opportunity to learn [...]

  • No Rx for Commercial Airline Pilots with ADHD?

    Gina Pera
    2 Mar 2012 | 6:56 pm
    Recently I received an e-mail from the spouse of a commercial airline pilot. Though her husband has been diagnosed with ADHD (and, from her report, displays strong symptoms), she claimed that FAA guidelines prohibit him from taking medication for it. Could this be true? Yes, it appears so, according to this page on the Aviation [...]

  • North to Alaska – ADHD Capital of the World?

    Gina Pera
    25 Feb 2012 | 11:03 pm
    This guest post from Sunny Aldrich comes to you thanks to a random exchange on Facebook. It went like this: Gina: Here in San Francisco, we are looking forward to hosting this year’s CHADD conference! I hope out-of-towners can add a few days to their stay for enjoying the area. Sunny: I can’t wait! Anywhere [...]
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  • ADHD and Fun

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    3 May 2012 | 12:47 pm
    “Life must be lived as play” ~Plato It’s well known that play and having fun is a vital part of a child’s development. A little less known is that having fun is very beneficial both mentally and physically for adults. For example, in relieving stress (with the release of endorphins)  and boosting the immune system. Yet having fun as an adult is sort of frowned on and viewed as lazy and ‘slacking off’ the important business of being an adult. This resistance is amplified among ADHD adult population. As they feel there is  so much they ‘should’ being doing,…

  • Can you have ADD and ADHD?

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    26 Apr 2012 | 7:45 pm
    Great question. However, it isn’t possible to have ADD and ADHD as both terms describe the same condition. It is a little confusing because over the years the official name for ADD and ADHD has changed (ADHD is currently the official and most up to date title). Here is the time line of how it happened: In 1980, ADD described a person who had Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was the phrase used to describe someone who also experienced hyperactivity. In 1987, the official term changed, now the term ADHD is used for anyone who was diagnosed…

  • Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    22 Mar 2012 | 3:38 pm
    This week, rather than an article I wanted to show you a video. The title is Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder, however it gives an insight into what life is like when you have ADHD regardless of your age. After you have watched it, send it some of the closest people in your life so they can get an understanding of what it’s like to have Adult ADHD.   Living with ADD can be challenging and no one wants to use having ADHD as an excuse. However, when your loved ones get even a glimpse of how your mind works, it helps them to understand why you operate the way you do. They can…

  • Are Computer Games Bad For ADHD?

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    15 Mar 2012 | 8:18 pm
    When we tend to think ‘computer games = bad for us”. Usually because they involve sitting still for long periods with zero social interaction and they eat up time when there is something more productive to be done. However, there is a new breed of games that is good for you, your brain and your ADHD. Here are 3 that I recommend: www.lumosity.com Lumosity is a web-based cognitive training program designed by neuroscientists that allows you to improve your mental abilities by playing games. The games are based around 5 cognitive functions: memory, attention, speed, flexibility, and…

  • How To Eliminate Clutter When You Have ADHD

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    9 Mar 2012 | 7:53 am
    ADHD and clutter often go hand in hand. Yet clutter in your life, is very damaging. It makes focus and concentration hard, (even if you don’t think it doesn’t effect you it does!). It makes you late because you struggle to find things. It eats your time because belongings need maintenance, even if it’s a dusting once in awhile. A disorganized and cluttered environment keeps you socially isolated because you don’t want to invite people into your space. A disorganized environment makes you feel overwhelmed and anxious and there is a direct link to clutter and depression.
 
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