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  • Seminar addresses church role in raising ADHD children - Houston Chronicle

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    Port Folio WeeklySeminar addresses church role in raising ADHD childrenHouston ChronicleThe parts of the brain that tell us to inhibit inappropriate action and exercise control develop at a slower rate in ADHD children than in typical children, Helping Kids with ADHDPort Folio WeeklyMeeting to focus on ADHD issuesHouma CourierDelegate, delegate, delegate.... Delegate, delegate, delegate...Psychology Today (blog)TAXI Design Networkall 6 news articles »

  • Targacept reports 3Q profit on boost in payments - BusinessWeek

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    Targacept reports 3Q profit on boost in paymentsBusinessWeekTargacept is developing AZD3480, aimed at treating adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. AstraZeneca is a partner on the drug's Targacept turns in profitable quarter, but year remains at a lossLocal Tech WireTargacept, Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha (blog)Targacept Inc. Reports Operating Results (10-Q)GuruFocus.comTriad Business Journal -Winston-Salem Journalall 17 news articles »

  • ADHD and Going Overboard - ADDitude

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    ADHD and Going OverboardADDitudeSometimes, overdoing things is a guilty pleasure, like I am indulging my ADHD. That extra brain stimulation can be quite satisfying; it hits the ADHD spot

  • CONCERTA(R) in the Classroom: New Data on Attention in Children With ADHD - Reuters

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    CONCERTA(R) in the Classroom: New Data on Attention in Children With ADHDReutersADHD is a common and treatable medical condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity(1) that is estimated to affect about 5 million and more »

  • Shire says ADHD patch works for adolescents - Forbes

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    Shire says ADHD patch works for adolescentsForbesThe British drugmaker said a late stage trial showed patients who wore the Daytrana patch had reduced ADHD symptoms compared with patients who took a New Data Show Once-Daily INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets ReutersShire plc to Present Scientific Data on ADHD TreatmentsTransWorldNews (press release)Shire to Present Important Study Findings on its ADHD Treatments at a Major istockAnalyst.com (press release)all 52 news articles »
 
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    Medical News Today: ADHD

  • Objective Measures Of ADHD Symptoms Using The Quotient(TM) ADHD System May Reduce Cost Of ADHD Drug Trials

    3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    BioBehavioral Diagnostics Company announced that its poster was presented Friday, October 30, 2009 after it was accepted via a rigorous peer-review process and included as a New Research Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) in Honolulu, HI, October 27-November 1, 2009. Calvin R. Sumner, M.D.

  • Shire Reports Tolerability And Clinical Effects Results Of Daytrana(R) (methylphenidate Transdermal System) From Study In Adolescents With ADHD

    31 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am
    Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced findings at a major medical meeting from a Phase IIIb study of the tolerability and effectiveness of Daytrana® (methylphenidate transdermal system) in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In addition, data regarding the pharmacokinetic profile of Daytrana in children and adolescents was also presented.

  • Study Findings On ADHD Treatments Presented At Psychiatric Meeting

    30 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, has announced that it will present key scientific data on its Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatments, INTUNIV™ (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets, Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII, and Daytrana® (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, at a national meeting of psychiatrists being held October 27 - November 1 in Honolulu.

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Problems Associated With Low Folate Levels In Pregnant Women

    29 Oct 2009 | 7:00 am
    It has long been suggested that healthy folate (the natural form of folic acid) levels in expectant mothers goes hand in hand with healthy nervous system development in their children. A study published in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry finds that low maternal folate levels is linked to the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity problems in children at age seven to nine years. Researcher Dr.

  • Research Identifies Link Between Childhood ADHD And Adult Crime

    29 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Schoolchildren with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are substantially more likely to engage in many types of criminal activity such as burglary, theft and drug dealing as they grow older, a new study by the Yale School of Public Health has found. The research was published in The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics.
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  • ADHD and additives

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:48 pm
    Question ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity? I have a son with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder .

  • An fMRI Study of the Effects of Psychostimulants on Default-Mode...

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm
    Bradley S. Peterson, M.D., Marc N. Potenza, M.D., Ph.D., Zhishun Wang, Ph.D., Hongtu Zhu, Ph.D., Andrs Martin, M.D., Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Kerstin J. Plessen, M.D., Ph.D., and Shan Yu, Ph.D. OBJECTIVE: The authors examined the effect of psychostimulants on brain activity in children and adolescents with ADHD performing the Stroop Color and Word ...

  • Campaign Launches to Sound Alarm about the Misuse of Prescription Drugs Among Teens

    5 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pm
    The National Council on Patient Information and Education , along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and representatives from 15 nationally recognized prevention, health professional and child advocacy organizations, are launching Maximizing Your Role as a Teen Influencer: What You Can Do to Help Prevent Teen ...

  • Is Surgery the Best Answer for Children with Sleep Apnea?

    5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    For children with obstructive sleep apnea, standard care often includes a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

  • Can cannabis improve autism?

    5 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am
    The debate over its risks has split political and scientific opinion in Britain.
 
 
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  • Video Game Playing and Attention Problems

    Dr Doug
    27 Oct 2009 | 1:19 pm
    Can Excessive Video Game Playing Cause Attention Problems? Yes, its just like you thought. The more your child or teen sits around watching TV or playing video games, the more at risk they will be for learning problems and attention problems. We have written about this before, and not to much has changed except that the research is starting to show up to validate what parents have known for five years now. Read more of the article...

  • Study Reports More Teenagers are Intentionally Abusing ADHD Meds

    Dr Doug
    3 Sep 2009 | 11:21 am
    ADHD is a neurological disorder that impacts between 5% and 9% of children, teens, and even adults. Over the years, as more pharmaceutical companies enter the market, and more medications are developed, there has been a signficiant increase int he use of ADHD medications - and a recent study suggests an increase in the misuse of such medications. Read more of the article...

  • Recent Letter from a Parent

    Dr Doug
    12 Aug 2009 | 9:00 pm
    I recently received this letter from a parent which touches on all of the issues involved in the diagnosis of childhood behavior disorders such as ADHD. Look at all of the issues involved: divorced parents, lifestyle of one of the parents, mood swings, inattention, tics, meds that don't work, and more. My heart goes out to this dad and his child: Read more of the article...

  • Medication News Updates: Intuniv TM and Vivanse

    Dr Doug
    4 Aug 2009 | 4:39 pm
    Intuniv TM and Vivanse Shire Pharmaceuticals has invested heavily in developing medications for the treatment of ADHD in both children and adults. While Vivanse has become an option for many prescribing physicians and parents, they also have new medications “in the pipeline” to bring to the ADHD market. Read more of the article...

  • Brain Warm-up Exercises: Summer is the Ideal Time to Begin

    Dr Doug
    9 Jun 2009 | 6:09 pm
    Brain Warm-up Exercises: Summer is the Ideal Time to Begin We have written about exercises to warm-up your ADHD child’s brain in the recent past and we want to encourage you to use the summer vacation months to learn these routines so that they will be “routine” by the time school begins again in the fall. Like athletes in the off-season, our children with learning challenges need to use their time wisely in the summer to prepare for the fall. The exercises that we recommend have been gathered from a variety of sources, including my friends in education and baseball, my years in private…
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  • Completed Sample IEP

    Eileen Bailey
    27 Oct 2009 | 1:55 pm
     Do you wonder what type of information should be included in an IEP? The following provides a basic IEP, filled out for you to review. You can print out a blank sample IEP as well, and complete information specific to your child.   For more information:   Documentation and Reports to Bring to an IEP Meeting The Difference Between Accommodations and Modifications When Parents Feel Their Child Needs Special...

  • ADHD Question of the Week: What After School Activities is Your Child Involved In?

    Eileen Bailey
    27 Oct 2009 | 10:45 am
    Many parents wonder if one type of activity is better than another for children with ADHD. The answer to this is probably as varied as the children participating. Some may like the structure but less stressful atmosphere of individual sports, such as martial arts. Other children may like the intensity and high activity level of a sport such as football or basketball. Some children may prefer social clubs, such as girl scouts of boy...

  • Question of the Week: Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

    Eileen Bailey
    20 Oct 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is also known as "winter depression." It is when people have symptoms of depression through the winter months, when days are shorter and the temperatures are colder.   Some studies link ADHD and Seasonal Affective Disorder.   Question of the Week: Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?    

  • Executive Function Deficits: Losing Track of Time

    Eileen Bailey
    19 Oct 2009 | 5:30 pm
    As far back as 1997, a research study showed children with ADHD had difficulty estimating how much time had lapsed since an activity began. Dr. Russell Barkley published a study indicating that problems monitoring time might be a characteristic of ADHD.   In the study, children (both with and without ADHD) were asked to complete a task for 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 seconds. Some of the time, the children had to reproduce a set amount of time,...

  • Question of the Week: Does Exercise Help You Manage ADHD Symptoms?

    Eileen Bailey
    13 Oct 2009 | 8:42 am
    In reading over some of the recent posts, exercise has come up on a couple occasions. Merely Me posted on ADHD and Yoga and in her most recent post, Deborah mentions having an exercise ball at her desk at work to help relieve some of the pent up energy.   So my question this week: What types of exercises do you use to help manage symptoms of ADHD? Do the exercises help?   For more information:   Dr. Ratey Discusses Exercise...
 
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  • Over 1500 Members

    Tara
    28 Oct 2009 | 3:03 pm
    Our Online Support Community for Women with ADHD now has over 1500 members. Terry Matlen and I started this site earlier this year and we are both so happy with the Women with ADHD site. It's become a very active community for Women with ADD / ADHD. So many of the members have found a place for connection, comfort, and support.If you are Women with ADHD stop by Women with ADHD. Be sure to check out the Forum which the most active part of the site. The Groups section has also become quite active! Our members have create some helpful groups like ADD Women and Money, Weight Problems and ADHD,…

  • Bad Liars!

    Tara
    18 Oct 2009 | 5:23 pm
    Yes, I am coming right about and saying it. Most people with ADHD do not make good liars! Some people with ADHD can and do come up with some very believable and sometimes even great lies. Manipulation can often be a strength for people with ADHD. Just look at how many adults with ADHD are in sales, marketing, and politics.Being a good liar takes more than just coming up with a good lie. It's takes careful planning and remembering! Liars need to remember exactly what lie they told and which people they told the lie to. If you can't remember where you put your keys or when to pay your bills you…

  • Should You Tell?

    Tara
    29 Sep 2009 | 12:52 pm
    Should you tell other people that you have ADD / ADHD? That's a common question asked by people with Attention Deficit Disorder. There really isn't a one size fits all answer to this question though. If you are wondering who you should tell, who you shouldn't tell, and how to tell people about ADD / ADHD then make sure you attend tonight's Free ADDClasses.com Teleseminar "To Tell or Not to Tell" with Dr Ari Tuckman.If you are not able to make tonight's live Teleseminar you will be able to listen to it later by Subscribing to the ADD Audio Library.   

  • Elvis, ADHD and Facebook

    Tara
    14 Sep 2009 | 8:11 pm
    I just have to share this email I got about my Evils of Facebook Blog post. It put a huge smile on my face!! As an adult with ADHD, accompanied by a smidge of dyslexia, I've been looking up ADHD blogs on google lately. I've been considering writing one myself.  I came across your blog. And was intrigued and quite curious to read what I thought said "The Elvis of Facebook." Quite a number of seconds went by while I pondered "The Elvis of Facebook" and how this could possibly relate to ADHD...I wondered, IS There an Elvis of Facebook? Fascinating! After a brief mind-journey into who could this…

  • The Evils of Facebook

    Tara
    13 Sep 2009 | 4:02 pm
    Don't get me wrong, I really do like Facebook! I've been using it for over a year and am amazed by all the people I have re-connected with via Facebook! I've also been able to stay in contact with some people that I probably would have lost touch with otherwise. Overall I think Facebook is an awesome tool for connecting with other people.With that being said there are way too many distractions on Facebook!! Over the past month I have really been trying to limit my time on Facebook and TRYing and get rid of the distractions. I have all my Facebook email notifications automatically archived and…
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  • Health Buzz: Virus Sickens Famed Restaurant’s Patrons and Other Health News

    Contaminated Shellfish May Have Sickened Fat Duck's Diners Britain's Health Protection Agency says nearly 530 people came down with norovirus after eating at one of its most famous restaurants, the Associated Press reports. The stomach virus is known to strike cruise ship passengers and other people living in close quarters, causing nausea and diarrhea, but the agency said in a report Thursday that this outbreak—which happened in February—looks to have been caused by contaminated shellfish. Several staff members of the Fat Duck were also infected with the virus, according to the…

  • Neurofeedback: An ADHD Treatment That Retrains the Brain?

    A controversial treatment for overcoming attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is getting new respect. Called neurofeedback therapy, it supposedly retrains the brain to produce electrical patterns associated with calm and focus. While the technique is costly, time consuming, and far from proven, its promise is tantalizing. Advocates claim that neurofeedback brings permanent ADHD cures, a seemingly magical alternative to years of medication.

  • How to Know if Your Teenager Is Abusing ADHD Prescription Drugs

    If your 13-year-old seems superhyper today, it may not just be the ginormous Frappuccino he had for lunch. More and more kids are abusing ADHD stimulant drugs, which are easy to get from friends at school—or from a friend's medicine cabinet. I don't yet have children old enough to make this a worry (though my 13-year-old nephew is all about those Grande Frappuccinos). So I asked Jennifer Setlik, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital who has researched the increase in ADHD stimulant drug abuse, what parents should do to minimize the risk. "Parent…

  • Health Buzz: ADHD Prescription Drug Abuse and Other Health News

    Study Finds Teens Abusing ADHD Prescription Drugs Reports of teens abusing drugs prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder increased 76 percent from 1998 to 2005, according to a study that examined calls to poison control centers across the nation. Calls to the American Association of Poison Control Centers concerning ADHD drug abuse rose from 330 to 581, the Associated Press reports. More than 40 percent of teens experienced moderate to severe side effects, including agitation, rapid heart beat, and dangerously high blood pressure, according to the AP. The study, published in…

  • Health Buzz: Cancer Death Rates Down and Other Health News

    Researchers Find Cancer Deaths Dropping A new study finds that rates of deaths caused by cancer have been falling for the past three decades, especially in those ages 35 to 45, Reuters reports. Past analyses of death rates, conducted by government researchers, tracked trends in cancer deaths across the entire population, not by individual age groups. Those analyses had suggested that rates were improving only minimally, despite efforts to screen for and prevent many cancers, according to Reuters. While the study, published in Cancer Research, shows the risk of dying from cancer is lessening…
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  • pen pals

    chattycathy
    7 Nov 2009 | 2:24 am
    Hi, I don't have any pen pals, but i would really like to have one (or a few) because sometimes i feel lonely and i like writing. A few things about me. I'm 18, live in Holland, and like to listen to music, play guitar and talk a lot to myself. If you want to write me, you can pm me and i can give you my email adress. I am not sure if this is allowed like this, so moderators, if i am doing something inappropiate, i'm sorry and i understand if you take this thread away.

  • 10 mg once daily?

    Scheezo
    7 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am
    I'm 33 years old and haven't taken Ritalin since I was a kid. I feel like there are symptoms of my ADD that have become unmanageable in the past few years so I got a referral to see a psychiatrist in hopes of getting some help. After reading many posts on this forum I'm a little bit upset with my doctor who doesn't seem to understand my condition and in his office didn't seem to care about what I had to say. He gave me 10 mg of Ritalin once daily. I work in a pretty stressful environment (Television) and my attention is important. The Ritalin seems to only be effective for about 3 1/2 or 4…

  • Diagnosed ADD two months ago. Husband wants me to hurry up and be all better now.

    GimmeShelter
    7 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am
    I am almost 39. Just diagnosed 2 months ago. It's very confusing for me as you all know. Finding the right doc, and of course the rollercoaster of finding the right med. We were both very relieved when I got "figured out". But now I am feeling the pressure to get better fast now that I'm on meds. It's like I feel like I need to fake feeling cured so he won't get impatient with me. Whenever I have to switch meds he thinks it's just because I read something negative about that one. He has no clue how hard it is on me mentally and physically to have a bad reaction to a very powerful medicine.

  • WriteRoom for Macs and "zenware"

    livinginchaos
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:26 pm
    A friend pointed out a website to to me: macheist.com They're offering a free mac bundle for the next couple days. Included is WriteRoom. "They present you with tabula rasa interfaces for doing word processing, so you don’t have system trays, docks, icons and alerts staring at you or flashing at you all the time." It's supposed to be a "zen software" to decrease distractions whilst you're writing. have any of you tried WriteRoom? I think I'm going to give it a whirl. Whilst I was researching this MacHeist and the bundle (I'm the suspicious sort and don't trust right away, especially…

  • What do you do for a living?

    trishcan
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:25 pm
    I'm sure we're all over the employment spectrum.. Like to hear from those who work/go to school, or both. Currently, i work as a "family partner" helping parents whose children have been removed from the home due to abuse or neglect, and those in danger of being removed. I teach parenting skills, ensure safe interactions, and advocate for the best interests of the children. I also go to school full-time online at Peru State College, where I am a Junior wrapping up my Bachelor's degree in Psychology.. and i have a 4.000 GPA at the moment. what about you?
 
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  • Don't ask “Why?”

    Scott Lewis
    28 Oct 2009 | 7:00 am
    Ever heard these questions: “Why don't others work harder?” “Why is this happening to me?” “Why do they make it so difficult for me to do my job?” How do you feel now after reading them? When I say them, I feel powerless, like a victim. Questions with a “Why me?” tone to them say, “I'm a victim of the environment and the people around me.” Not a very productive thought, is it? In QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life, John G. Miller suggests that you ask “What” or “How” questions, rather than…

  • Be More Productive With Mindmapping

    Scott Lewis
    29 Sep 2009 | 4:59 am
    For many adults with ADHD, our minds are usually moving at a mile a minute. I call this "busy brain" and it is both a gift and a challenge. It actually contributes to your creativity. It also gets in the way because you’re so busy coming up with wonderful ideas that you never take the time to implement any of them. Here’s a strategy you can use to manage your ideas and connect them with action items. And, you don’t have to slow your busy brain down to a snail’s pace. Mindmapping takes advantage of the tendency of the mind to work in short, intense bursts by…

  • All About ADD /ADHD Coaching and How to Find the Right Coach

    Tara
    23 Aug 2009 | 10:38 am
    Don't miss the 2009 Virtual AD/HD Conference taking place October 5-7. The Virtual AD/HD Conference will have excellent presentations about ADD / ADHD including one all about ADD / ADHD Coaching!During this session participants will gain an understanding of what ADHD Coaching is. Participants will learn how ADHD Coaching can compliment ADHD Treatments plans. Participants will also learn about different types of ADHD Coaching including: peer coaching, group coaching, life coaching, and life skills coaching. Participants will also learn how to find a qualified ADHD Coach. In this session…

  • Quick Coaching Tips

    Tara
    10 Aug 2009 | 5:28 pm
    Beginning in September the ADD Coaching Blog will have a new format. The ADDClasses.com team of ADD/ADHD Coaches will be providing you with quick and helpful coaching tips. We will be offering you tips on Time Management, Organization, Social Skills, Business, Finances, Resources and much more!

  • Adult ADD Today Show

    Tara
    8 Jun 2009 | 2:20 pm
    Congratulations to ADHD Coach and author Jennifer Koretsky. She was featured in a segment about Adult ADD on the the NBC Today Show. If you missed the Adult ADD Segment you can watch it right here! Make sure you watch it all the way to the end!! Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
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  • Free ADD Teleseminar: Money Matters

    John Mackenzie
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pm
    Money Matters: Help for the Fiscally Disorganized   (A free teleseminar, that is perfect for any adult with ADD that is struggling with their finances)     Instructor: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD Date: Tuesday December 1, 2009Time: 9:00 pm EST (New York)Learn how ADHD/ADD affects money management issues, including credit card use, debt, impulsive spending, and saving for retirement. Learn practical and simple ways to get on the right track with your money - and stay there!

  • Top Five ADD / ADHD Posts October 2009

    John Mackenzie
    31 Oct 2009 | 4:50 am
    Here are five of my favorite blog posts for October: Uh Oh: Halloween + Sugar = Hyperactivity?  (Moms with ADD / ADHD) The 4 Steps of Personal Change for Adults with ADD (Experiencing ADDvantages) How AD/HD Makes Me More Like Monk Than I Care For ( A Splintered Mind) Winding Down (thinkythink)Attention Deficit Déjà Vu (Chicago Carless) 

  • Success Stories Adult ADD / ADHD (Notehall.com)

    John Mackenzie
    25 Oct 2009 | 2:52 pm
    I am always looking for great stories about adults with ADD, I especially like stories about ADD entrepreneurs who start a business to deal with an issues that affects many people with ADD. While surfing the internet I found an article from the Rancho Sante Fe Review about Sean Conway. Conway founded a company called Notehall.com that allows college students to purchase notes from lectures on-line. Although I do not have ADD, I would have found this a tremendous service in college, because I could not take notes and pay attention to a lecture at the same time. Sean was…

  • Hidden Costs - Exercise Bike

    John Mackenzie
    18 Oct 2009 | 6:52 am
    Recently I had been debating over whether to purchase a gym membership or buy a stationary bicycle. I have been a member of a gym before, but I only attended sporadically. I really wanted to buy a stationary bicycle, but was a little leary about the cost. The bicycle that I wanted to purchase was $240.00, the gym I would have signed up for was $160.00 for a year. According to my comparison I would need to use the bicycle consistantly for a year and a half, if I wanted to get the same financial benefit as belonging to a gym. While it is certainly possible that I will use the…

  • Bank of Mom and Dad Review

    John Mackenzie
    10 Oct 2009 | 3:53 pm
    The Bank of Mom and Dad is a show that each week features a different young women who is having financial issues. The parents of the young women move in with their child and work to teach them lessons to help turn around their finances. The show also features Farnoosh Torabi, a financial expert who helps by giving budget and financial advice. So far I have watched two episodes of The Bank of Mom and Dad and I have been really surprised. The show is not only entertaining, but shows realistic advice and lessons for people who are having financial issues. The show deals…
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  • Adults with ADD: Are You Feeling Blah?

    Jennifer Koretsky
    7 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    Sometimes, there are weeks in which many of my clients seem to be dealing with a similar challenge. For the past week, that challenge can best be described as "The Blahs." It's not that things are falling apart, but stress and overwhelm are kicking in for what seems like no particular reason. More than anything, people are feeling tired, bored, and just kinda "blah." Since this is a recurring theme in my coaching, and I have to admit I've felt it a bit myself, too, I can only conclude one thing: this inexplicable blah feeling is a result of season changes. While not all of us suffer from…

  • The 4 Steps of Personal Change for Adults with ADD

    Jennifer Koretsky
    28 Oct 2009 | 7:36 am
    First of all, I'd like to thank all of you who joined us for the 2nd Annual Virtual AD/HD Conference earlier this month! This year's conference was fun, educational, and inspiring, with over 500 people in attendance. So a big thanks to all of you for making it a fantastic event! The conference inspired a lot of people to start making positive changes in their lives, and so today I'm going to talk about creating personal change when you have ADD. I'll be the first to tell you that ADD offers many gifts. I've never met an adult with AD/HD who wasn't creative, compassionate, and driven, in one…

  • Final Audio in 2009 Virtual AD/HD Conference Podcast Series

    Jennifer Koretsky
    29 Sep 2009 | 11:45 am
    Our Virtual AD/HD Conference Podcast Series concludes today as conference speaker Dr. Kenny Handelman gives us a preview of his session on Evidence-Based Alternative Treatments for AD/HDYou can listen to or download the complete conference podcast series here: http://www.ADHDconference.com/podcasts.shtmlDr. Handelman's session is scheduled for Day 2 of the Virtual AD/HD Conference on Tuesday, October 6th from 4:00pm-5:00pm Eastern. (Don't worry if you can't attend live, as the recordings and handouts for all sessions will be available to everyone who registers!)During Dr.

  • Top 10 Reasons to Register for the Virtual AD/HD Conference

    Jennifer Koretsky
    24 Sep 2009 | 12:30 pm
    10. It's both fun AND informative! 9. You'll be one of the first to hear conference keynotes Dr. Ned Hallowell and Dr. Daniel Amen share information from their forthcoming books. 8. You can preview many of the conference sessions by checking out our Podcast Series. 7. You'll get a virtual Goodie Bag of valuable gifts (white papers, audio recordings, tip sheets, etc.) from our speakers and sponsors. 6. You can skip the cost and hassle of travel. 5. You can participate on your own time and at your own pace. You'll have access to all the conference materials during the conference, and for three…

  • Do You Know the ONE ADD Management Strategy that Works for Everyone?

    Jennifer Koretsky
    24 Sep 2009 | 12:22 pm
    It's true! No matter who you are, there is one very important thing that you can do to effectively manage your ADD. I bet you'll know it when you hear it, too! But before we do that... I want to make sure you know that you can still save $50 on registration for the Virtual AD/HD Conference! Rates increase on Monday, September 28, so now is the time to register! Visit http://www.ADHDconference.com. More on the conference in the next post, but first let's jump back to that one ADD management strategy that works for everyone. Can you guess what it is? The one ADD management strategy that is…
 
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  • Accidental Flow

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    29 Oct 2009 | 1:16 pm
    Today I had an experience I haven't had in a while. I started doing some things this morning that needed to be done; but they weren't what I planned on doing. The trouble was that it felt really good to do them, I could finally get it taken care of, I didn't mind doing it for once, and I wasn't really working hard to get them done. This can happen with hyperfocus- where you get so focused on something it is hard and even painful to break it off; or it can just happen with a sort of flow. There are some things that can help manage this accidental flow or accidental hyperfocus:…

  • 6 Ways To Quiet Your Hyper Mind - Long Version

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    23 Oct 2009 | 7:19 am
    A while ago I posted on "6 Ways to Quiet Your Hyper Mind." I got some feedback looking for a longer version so get it here!Of course I never share email addresses or info with anyone for any reason in this context.

  • Winding Down

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    20 Oct 2009 | 1:20 pm
    Any day now, or at least within the next few weeks, I'm going to have a baby. As I've mentioned before, my ADHD seems to be getting worse right here at the end of pregnancy- or at any rate, I'm more forgetful and spacier, which I think many women are late in pregnancy anyway. So when I'm not too exhausted and I have time to work, I'm trying to figure out how to wind down my work and at the same time tie up loose ends. Now and then I remember what I've said here myself: leave myself a trail of breadcrumbs to come back to- both for now and for when I start working again…

  • Errands or Guests? how not to decide anything.

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    15 Oct 2009 | 7:42 am
    From the last post:When my thinking hijacks my experience, I don't buy into it. I notice it, step back from it as best I can, consider myself hijacked if I can't get out of it and down to earth, and wait it out. I like to think I experience the whole thing less nowadays as a result, but that when it springs up, it doesn't feel like a comment on my identity, nor some dialog I need to be obsessively involved in.That's good because the hijacking has happened recently. Another thing that is different is that I can pinpoint- or guess- physical causes, which helps me minimize the…

  • Transitioning Back Part 2.

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    13 Oct 2009 | 11:44 am
    In my last post I said that it's easier to let go of trying to think my way back because I know now thatI will find my way back to what's important. I don't need to think my way there.How do I know this? What changed? That's a question a lot of people I talk to (including my coaching clients) want to know about, because it's hard to believe that it will change when you are stuck feeling like you have to lasso yourself onto all of your ideas. One thing I mentioned last week bears repeating: I am not (nor are you) the sum of my ideas. That makes it ok to lose track of my…
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  • Putting a Spotlight on Seasonal Affective Disorder

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am
    Almost exactly one year ago I made a discovery: I suffered from Winter Depression, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. As I detailed in “I Wondered What Was Happening”, I had been on the lookout for a change in my behavior once Autumn rolled in. Then I forgot about it. (Ah, blessed ADHD)When Daylight Savings Time began I had a rocky week. Most of us do. The shift in our sleep schedule is like experiencing jet lag without all the exotic scenery. At first. I thought I was just having a hard time adjusting as usual, but by the end of the first week I remembered what I was…

  • ’Musing Monday - Doorways

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am
    Here is a creepy photo I took with my iPhone. I love how menacing a common school hallway became with a bit of a tiltshift effect and toy camera coloring. Continuing the creative writing practice I started two weeks ago, I invite you to play along. The photo practically begs you to ask the question: What danger is awaiting at the end of this hallway?I'll start:Stewart gripped his Glock tightly as he slipped up the stairwell to the fifth floor. Today he was going to end it. He'd take back his life and put an end to the people who tormented him. He had it all worked out. He'd burst through the…

  • Don't Let Hardship Be a Pain in the Butt. Get Out and Live.

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:52 am
    Congratulations, Icy. You’ve won an autographed copy of “Heck Superhero” by Martine Leavitt. Send me your mailing address via email and I’ll wrap the book up and send it to you.With one last Halloween hurrah I'll share some photos with you. I'll be changing the colors here back to their normal greens and blues later today, and Halloween 2009 will be officially over for me. I must say that I was disappointed. I posted all those photos and a writing excerpt and you people were off gallivanting around in costume instead of sitting around reading my blog. You have some nerve. Don't worry,…

  • Happy Hallow's Eve

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am
    Here is a discarded prologue from my novel in progress. It reveals too much about the beast too early in the story and wastes all that emotional involvement from the reader on a secondary character. I will most likely rewrite this part to feature my main character, Meridee, and place it later in the novel. However, I thought it set a perfect mood for tonight's festivities even if the fog here is white instead of smokey black…A black, smokey fog roiled at Laurana Brady’s feet as she scrambled through the brush. The fog rushed along the forest floor as if searching for the twelve-year-old,…

  • In Which Douglas Thought of Haunted Asylums & Giving Away a Free Book

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am
    Spectre by Meredith Farmer. I had meant to post this on Monday, but it feels better rising here from the crypt on a Friday pre-Halloweeny eve. The week was busy, but whose wasn’t? I did manage to write. Yes, it’s true. And I may possibly finish my rough draft by tomorrow if I can foil my family in their dastardly & nefarious schemes. Then I’ll finish up the Seasonal Affective Disorder article I plan on posting this Tuesday. I think you’ll like it.Before I move on to the weekly contest, I wanted to share this li’l gem with you.Clinton ‘Asylum Of Terror’ Haunted House Angers N.J.
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  • Generic Adderall XR – New Formulations

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    25 Oct 2009 | 8:46 am
    Adderall XR went generic in the US in April 2009. I wrote an initial blog post about it here: Generic Adderall XR. You can also review the nature of generic medicines in an article here: Are Generics The Same?. While my initial thoughts were that the generic Adderall XR was very similar to the trade brand (made by Shire), the comments on my blog post made it clear that many people are finding that the generic version of Adderall XR just doesn’t work as well as it is supposed to. As DS writes: “After the first week, I really felt a difference, but tried to put it out of my mind. My…

  • Adult ADHD: 7 Steps to Succeed

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    15 Oct 2009 | 9:46 am
    Please join me in Toronto for a 1 day workshop on Adult ADHD on November 20, 2009. This workshop is intended for a ‘professional’ audience – i.e. it is intended for doctors/therapists/coaches, etc. That said, I have had many non-professionals attend my workshops before and benefit from the participation (you just need to know that the content will move quickly and be in depth). You can read more about the program and register here: Leading Edge Seminars. This workshop will contain up-to-date information about Adult ADHD, including: How to diagnose Adult ADHD How to pick up…

  • Gossip Lead Singer Has ADHD

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    2 Oct 2009 | 7:50 pm
    The lead singer of the Rock Band: Gossip has revealed that she was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Beth Ditto explained that when she was finally diagnosed with ADHD, it helped to explain many of the struggles she’s had in her life. You can read more about it here. I am happy to see that celebrities with ADHD are starting to step forward more readily. That is a good indication that we are moving toward less stigma with this condition – which will hopefully help people to get the help that they need, and break down many of the myths that are out there about this common condition. Best,…

  • BBC Shares What It’s Like to Live with ADHD

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    1 Oct 2009 | 7:59 pm
    The BBC has published a recording of what it is like to live with a boy with ADHD. In this 7 minute recording, there is an initial discussion amongst the reporters, and then we can hear a boy and his mother interacting. They have actually recorded ‘Craig’ losing his temper, and acting out. This is one picture of ADHD – and of course – it is not always this difficult. They report that prescriptions of Ritalin have risen by one third in the past 4 years in England. The conservative shadow children’s minister – Tim Loughton expresses concern that there are…

  • Celebrities With ADHD

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    30 Sep 2009 | 7:36 pm
    I am always so appreciative when people step forward to share their stories and become advocates for ADD and ADHD. In this article/slideshow, 7 celebrities share that they have ADD/ADHD. The list of celebrities with ADHD includes: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimmer and Gold Medalist Solange Knowles, Singer Ty Pennington, host of Extreme Home Makeover Howie Mandel, host of Deal or No Deal James Carville, Political Consultant Christopher Knight, child actor on Brady Bunch Cammi Granato, US Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist Be sure to check out this article/slideshow, and also share it with other people…
 
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  • A Rare Moment: Feeling Non-ADHD, for a Day

    3 Nov 2009 | 8:15 am
    On days like this, my conversations are more about listening than having the ADHD panic of making sense of the tornado of words and thoughts and tasks and grasping onto whatever I can hold onto.

  • Can Two ADHD Adults Make a Relationship Work?

    29 Oct 2009 | 11:45 am
    Maybe two people with attention deficit disorder could help each other. There is always hope.

  • ADHD Medication Holidays

    26 Oct 2009 | 1:22 pm
    The effects of going off my ADHD medication are noticeable, but the sunny side outweighs the negatives.

  • ADHD in the Rat Race for Organization

    7 Oct 2009 | 6:53 am
    Organize, organize. How does an adult with ADHD make sense of everyday life in times of uncertainty (and stress, and inattention)?

  • Love—and Adderall—Rediscovered

    2 Oct 2009 | 11:30 am
    While the boyfriend expounded the use of ADHD drugs as a weight loss fix for his patients, I hid my refill of Adderall, and kept my mouth shut. Breaking the news about the diagnosis would have to wait.
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  • Love and ADHD a Bittersweet Reality

    Bryan Hutchinson
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:49 am
    To be loved. Can I be loved? Am I lovable? Have you ever asked those questions of yourself? Have you ever stayed up nights, wondering why - why can’t I be loved? ADHD often seems like a bittersweet reality. Many of us are creative, we are exciting and we can find things to do when the rest of those around us are bored out of their minds and yet, and this is the part that hurts, no matter how exciting we may be, how much we can liven up a boring moment for others, or how creative we may be, we all too often still feel lonely. So lonely, and then it comes, like a shadow from the dark corner,…

  • Lost Friends and Lost Lovers and Life Thereafter

    Bryan Hutchinson
    30 Oct 2009 | 2:47 am
    Have you ever had relationships, so strong, so powerful, and ever so meaningful, that after that special person, or people, left, parts of yourself left too? There are times when you can still feel them nearby, as if they are right there – you can almost touch them, but only, only, almost – fleetingly, across the sky, like a shooting star or a floating cloud. When we are alone, unexpectedly, we may start thinking about them for no reason at all and, we miss them so deeply, so much it hurts ever so painfully, it brings tears to our eyes and we wonder why – ? Just this topic alone,…

  • Breaking Up can be The Right Thing to do

    Bryan Hutchinson
    26 Oct 2009 | 7:49 am
    Sometimes a relationship needs to end In today’s world it seems we are obsessed with couples counseling, relationship solutions and even medication that will make a partner behave better for the needs of another. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for improving relationships and finding the middle of the road that may help two people get their spark back, and recover long lost reasons for being together in the first place. And yet, there could come a point when we realize it just isn’t meant to be and we lose valuable time not admitting this. I know, I have done it and I had a…

  • ADHD and Narcissism

    Bryan Hutchinson
    23 Oct 2009 | 12:20 am
    People with ADHD have enough problems without being compared to evil tyrants. There are few things which upset me more than when someone with ADHD is called narcissistic. I compare the term closer to a curse word more than anything else when used to describe someone with ADHD. Several rulers of the past who sought world domination are often described as the embodiment of narcissism. I agree with that, I go a step further and hazard to believe that they may have had narcissistic personality disorder, among other issues. We also tend to think of such rulers as evil, and why not, they utterly…

  • Who doesn’t want to fall in love forever?

    Bryan Hutchinson
    20 Oct 2009 | 5:51 am
    Just a fantasy? Who doesn’t want to fall in love forever? Who doesn’t want to meet that perfect person, that person who makes us feel whole, that person who makes us feel wonderful and beautiful? Who doesn’t want to meet that person, you know who I am talking about, that person who understands who we are inside, who understands our ways of doing things, who understands the whys, the how’s and the frustrations, the temptations and the never ending contemplations?! Who doesn’t? Who doesn’t want to meet that perfect, accepting person? Out there, in the word, somewhere, that person is…
 
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  • ADHD tools: focus booster

    curlykidz
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    I downloaded this on my work PC this afternoon, and it was really pretty helpful. I’ve gotten

  • Me and My Shadow: Life with ADHD

    curlykidz
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    A Hollywood writer and producer, who wrestled with ADD since childhood, spills it all: what he’s lea

  • Bipolar: The Priority Thief

    ghostofmyself
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:21 pm
    I have a teenager at home that I’m supposed to be homeschooling.  He signed up for all virtual classes which pretty much got me off the hook because I’m just not suited to the whole home schooling set-up.  It’s a long story how we got into it in the first place, but let’s just say I had no choice or I would never have done it.  Now, unfortunately, he’s dropped out of all of his courses but one and I really need to pick up the slack in a big way, but I’m failing miserably.  I let days go by without a lesson because I’m distracted with my own…

  • Freelancing Foibles

    ghostofmyself
    29 Sep 2009 | 10:15 am
    It’s time to start writing and I’m grinding like a granite wheel through the texts I need to do the chapter.  The articles are not so bad, but there’s this book I’m supposed to use and it’s such a slow read.  It’s very interesting and if I was just reading it for my own information, I’m sure I wouldn’t have to reread passages and take so many notes.  But, like with so many technical things, my short term memory is not so great and I just don’t retain the information.  This, of course, adds stress.  And naturally I had to get sick and…

  • ADD/ADHD Study,Organzational & Test Taking Strategies for a Successful School Year

    Anders Osborne Ph.D.
    25 Sep 2009 | 9:55 am
    ADD/ ADHD  Study ,Organizational and Test Taking Strategies  for a successful school year ADD/ADHD Life, Social and Study Strategies: Successful Strategies for Your Student  in the New School Year Let us help your student find their way Successful Strategies for Success in life,relationships and school. Dr.Anders Osborne Ph.D. is a Cambridge educated PhD who is a national and international speaker an expert in the field of ADD/ADHD. Dr.Osborne Ph.D. passion arrives from the fact she has lived the life of an LD and ADHD individual. This series offers everything you need to ensure your…
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  • Computer model links reality TV, celebrity culture, and copycat suicides

    smnewsletters
    9 Nov 2009 | 3:06 am
    A dense but fascinating report describes a computer-modeling study that analyzed the influence of social learning versus the influence of media coverage of celebrity suicides in creating clusters of suicides. The increase in focus on non-politician celebrities, the spread of reality television, and the globalization of media may be leading to an increase in clusters of copycat suicides, the authors conclude. New media guidelines are in order, they add. RESULT: The Cultural Dynamics of Copycat Suicide PLoS One | Sep 30, 2009 Childhood adversity, medical illnesses, impulsivity,aggression,…

  • Överklagar

    Annorlunda
    7 Nov 2009 | 2:01 am
    Idag ska jag sätta mig med den tråkigaste uppgiften någonsin. Jag har skrivit en tenta och en omtenta i företagsekonomi som jag missade med 3 respektive 2 poäng. Läraren har rättat väldigt mysko och vi är många som anser att hon varit orättvis i sin rättning. Nu fick de flesta godkänt så de orkar inte tjafsa, men jag som ramlade precis under godkänt på bägge tentorna tänkte ge min lärare en liten omgång. Visst, hon får underkänna mig bäst hon vill, men det ska minsann svida för henne att göra så!! Självklart är jag medveten om att om jag missade bägge tentorna så…

  • Besvärlig medpassagerare

    Annorlunda
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:12 pm
    Idag har jag haft en medpassagerare som har snott massor av energi. Denna medpassagerare gör mig snurrig, förvirrad, ofokuserad och okoncentrerad. Den får mig att syssla med allt annat än det jag ska – helst samtidigt med det jag ska så att jag blir än mer förvirrad och ofokuserad än jag var från början. Detta gör mig sedan stressad över allt jag inte får gjort av det jag borde och arg för att jag inte valde bort att göra det där som inte behövdes. Sen skäms jag för att jag måste fråga alla andra vad läraren sagt när jag borde ha lyssnat men istället höll på…

  • ADHD-körkort.

    Victoria
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am
    Kolla vad jag har. Ett ADHD-körkort. Det är jag så väldigt glad för. Stolt är nog ordet. Teorilektionerna tog jag på nätet, det var lättare att läsa på där för mig än att läsa böcker. Då kunde jag kolla upp exakt vad jag funderade på i varje stund. Praktiklektionerna var KBT-terapi. “En sak i taget” är ett litet steg för mänskligheten, men var ett jättekliv för mig.

  • Skolfolket har i regel mycket bristande kunskaper och insikter kring dysfunktioner

    Wingren Tommy
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:25 am
    I dagens Sydsvenska blir rektorn Gert Åkesson, kåsören som hånade bland annat dyslektiker, intervjuad. Han förklarar det bland annat så här: “– Jag skriver inte ”påhittade” utan ”uppfunna” handikapp. Det är skillnad, tycker jag. Med ”uppfunnen” menar jag att dessa sjukdomar/handikapp inte hade något namn före 1980-talet. Då talade man till exempel inte om dyslexi utan om läs- och skrivsvårigheter. När de fick namn, blev problemen tydligare.” (SDS, den 6 oktober 2009) Förklaringen hänger ju faktiskt inte ihop, att dyslexi inte hade något namn…
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  • Neurotransmitters & Psychiatric Medications: The Turkey Shoot Revisited

    Dr Charles Parker
    7 Nov 2009 | 5:21 am
    Let's target the symptoms precisely. The approach of Turkey Season serves as a great reminder for what-not-to-do with psychiatric medications and supplements, and how to consider withdrawal from gluten with neurotransmitters.

  • ADHD Medications: Neurotransmitters to the Rescue

    Dr Charles Parker
    2 Nov 2009 | 3:49 am
    Neurotransmitter physiology takes us way beyond what we have been doing for years with only stimulant medications. Neurotransmitters will take us further down the line to that holy grail of ADHD treatments: the Natural Way.

  • Bipolar, Cobra and ADHD: Are We Killing a Hognose Snake?

    Dr Charles Parker
    18 Oct 2009 | 3:19 pm
    Out in the metaphoric mind-woods? Think you have the diagnosis right? Let's take a few more minutes to get the specific, correct identification. See what you think about this brief video

  • Virtual ADHD Conf Starts Monday

    Dr Charles Parker
    3 Oct 2009 | 2:24 pm
    Pay Attention to ADHD Meds, Go ahead and give yourself a present that you can use all year! Now you can get all the tools you need to succeed with ADHD

  • Vitamin D3: Swine Flu, Depression, Autism

    Dr Charles Parker
    24 Sep 2009 | 11:23 am
    Vitamin D3 Needs Attention On Several Levels - Just take the time to go through these many Vitamin D3 links, and do watch this video by Dr John Cannell. We have been hearing about the importance of D3 with depression for years, and know that it is directly connected with good thyroid function - now think D3 and Swine Flu
 
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  • Share Your Work Experiences and Tips

    3 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm
    Distractibility, disorganization, procrastination, poor time management, forgetfulness, restlessness, boredom, careless mistakes, incomplete projects, interrupting others, saying things without thinking - these are just a few of the challenges adults with ADHD may face at work. What areas of work are most difficult for you? What strategies have you found to be most helpful for improving your productivity and performance at work? PLEASE CLICK HERE to share your experiences and advice with others. Share Your Work Experiences and Tips originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday,…

  • Keeping Track of Your Keys

    2 Nov 2009 | 4:11 am
    Never waste another second looking for your keys around the house - or sitting on your stoop waiting for a locksmith. Use these tips for keeping track of your keys, and you'll have an easier time opening your front door. To watch video click on Avoid Losing Keys Photo © MicrosoftKeeping Track of Your Keys originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 12:11:13.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Friendly Settings and Tasks at School and Home to Support Children With ADHD

    2 Nov 2009 | 4:10 am
    Children with ADHD have a greater than average need for stimulation. They seek change/novelty and high interest activities and do best with an engaging active school and home environment. To read more click on Helping Children With ADHD Succeed Stockbyte/Getty Friendly Settings and Tasks at School and Home to Support Children With ADHD originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 12:10:32.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Dealing With the Naysayers

    27 Oct 2009 | 6:22 am
    Do you ever struggle with people "not believing" in your (or your loved one's) ADHD? Unfortunately many people, particularly adults with ADHD, will run across others in their life, including coworkers, friends or even family members, who think that ADHD is not a valid or real condition. How do you deal with the misperceptions and inaccuracies? Please share your experiences by CLICKING HERE Photo © MicrosoftDealing With the Naysayers originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 13:22:28.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Join in on the Discussion

    26 Oct 2009 | 4:53 am
    I would love to invite you all to join in on our ADD/ADHD Discussion Forum. We have had a lot of posts recently - some with people struggling and needing support or looking for answers, others with messages of hope, another from a Dad with ADHD wondering about his son who is beginning to display symptoms that are so familiar to this Dad, one from a Mom whose son has just been diagnosed and she is feeling a little shell shocked about the whole process, and many others. If you would like, please take some time to browse through our ADHD community forum and offer your words of encouragement, as…
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  • Terry Meets Michelle Obama

    Terry Matlen
    Having worked in the White House as a clerical assistant, I was managing phone calls, email and other tasks for staffers. There was to be a photo shoot after dinner and we were all instructed to attend. I recall sitting with other secretaries when, right in the middle of the dinner, the main phone rang. I heard someone yelling to my co-worker that we really needed to be answering the White House phone. I didn’t get the phone; I was thinking how earlier that day, a woman with a whole slew of Portuguese Water Dog puppies had been walking around the grounds and how she allowed me to take one…

  • Uh Oh: Halloween + Sugar = Hyperactivity?

    Terry Matlen
    As a parent, you’ve probably heard that children who consume too much sugar will become hyperactive. Your mother has warned you to change your child’s diet. Your friends who do not have children with ADHD, suggest you’re a lousy mother for allowing your child to eat a cookie or two every day, let alone drink a bottle of soda on occasion. After all, aren’t you supposed to be eliminating any cause for his hyperactivity? With Halloween coming, you’re probably struggling with what to do about the bags of candy already entering your home. What’s a good mother to do? Well, let’s start…

  • Challenge Software Program for Self-Regulation

    Terry Matlen
    Periodically, people contact me with resources that they feel are helpful to those touched by ADHD. Recently, I learned of the Challenge Software Program at http://www.cpschallenge.com. Its developer, Brad Chapin LCP, LMLP, tells me that the program was Beta-tested by over 750 parents and professionals around the world. He recently launched the site to the public. This interactive internet-based application uses animated scenarios and games to engage children quickly and teach them the basics of Self-regulation (the central issue in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Aggression, and…

  • Up and Down the Stairs: Bedtime and Hyperactivity

    Terry Matlen
    I was lamenting to a friend online about my daughter’s nighttime escapades and how nothing seems to work to get her calmed down enough to drop into bed, even with the medications she takes to slow her down. Peggy and I have been friends for years, ever since we met at an ADDA conference. Every year, we and a mutual friend would meet up in various cities throughout the country to learn about ADD and enjoy each other’s company. When she heard about my nightly fiasco with my daughter, she described how she, too has a difficult time settling down at night. She sent me this poem today, which…

  • Is your Child Stressed in School? Watch for Warning Signs

    Terry Matlen
    School is in full swing, now and more than ever, your child with ADHD or other difficulties could be struggling academically and socially. Now is the time to watch for warning signs. Is he more irritable than usual? That could be a sign of feeling overwhelmed or even symptoms of depression or other mood disorders. Are his sleeping habits changing? Staying up later than usual? Going to bed earlier? Eating more or less? How is his social life? Is he keeping things in balance? Children and adults with ADHD are susceptible to co-morbidities such as mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse and…
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