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  • Brain Development And Toxic Chemicals

    5 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    The Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative (LDDI) released the first-ever biomonitoring report identifying toxic chemical pollution in people from the learning and developmental disability community...

  • Alterations In The Brain's Reward System Related To Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    4 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Until now, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was related to alterations in the brain affecting attention and cognitive processes. Researchers at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital for the first time have discovered anomalies in the brain's reward system related to the neural circuits of motivation and gratification...

  • Study Says Lead May Be The Culprit In ADHD

    29 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am
    ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is among the costliest of behavioral disorders. Its combination of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity leads to accidental injuries, school failure, substance abuse, antisocial behavior and more. Yet despite nearly a century of study, the disorder's roots remain mysterious...

  • Supernus Announces Positive Results From Phase IIa Clinical Trial For SPN 810 In Children With ADHD And Serious Conduct Problems

    29 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am
    Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc., announced that its Phase IIa U.S. clinical trial for SPN 810 in children with ADHD and persistent serious conduct problems met the primary endpoints of safety and tolerability, as well as showed statistically significant reduction versus baseline in conduct problems across all doses...

  • Neural Processing Differences In ADHD In Individuals With And Without Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    The adverse effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on behavioral, cognitive, and social development can lead to a range of symptoms referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Attention and cognition problems seen in individuals with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure often resemble those linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
 
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  • Scientists discover alterations in brain's reward system related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

    3 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Until now, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was related to alterations in the brain affecting attention and cognitive processes. Researchers in Spain have now discovered anomalies in the brain's reward system related to the neural circuits of motivation and gratification. In children with ADHD, the degree of motivation when carrying out an activity is related to the immediacy with which the objectives of the activity are met. This would explain why their attention and hyperactivity levels differ depending on the tasks being carried out.

  • Neural processing differences in ADHD in individuals with and without prenatal alcohol exposure

    3 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    The adverse effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on behavioral, cognitive, and social development can lead to a range of symptoms referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Attention and cognition problems seen in individuals with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure often resemble those linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). An assessment of these disorders has found that while children with FASD may meet the behavioral criteria for ADHD, their attention difficulties differ in subtle but important respects.

  • Lead may be the culprit in ADHD

    29 Jan 2010 | 5:00 am
    ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is among the costliest of behavioral disorders. New research suggests that the culprit may be an old villain -- lead -- and what's more it explains the causal pathway from exposure to disability.

  • Mixed-handed children more likely to have mental health, language and scholastic problems, study finds

    27 Jan 2010 | 11:00 am
    Children who are mixed-handed, or ambidextrous, are more likely to have mental health, language and scholastic problems in childhood than right- or left-handed children, according to a new study. The researchers behind the study suggest that their findings may help teachers and health professionals to identify children who are particularly at risk of developing certain problems.

  • How to measure attention span of a fly: Implications for ADHD, autism in humans

    26 Jan 2010 | 2:00 pm
    An Australian-German team of scientists has found a way to measure the attention span of a fly. The findings could lead to further advances in the understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in humans.
 
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  • ADHD Coach Talk #1 in Self Help

    Tara
    6 Feb 2010 | 4:50 pm
    My Internet radio show ADHD Coach Talk is the most popular Self Help Show on Blog Talk Radio. If you have missed any of the episodes you can listen to them in the ADHD Coach Talk  archives and on iTunes. I will be taking a couple of weeks off from ADHD Coach Talk because I'm going to be on vacation and then attending the Learning Disabilities of America Conference. I will be back with new shows in March!Do you have any suggestions for topics or guests for ADHD Coach Talk?

  • You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!

    Tara
    30 Jan 2010 | 10:23 am
    Is your ADHD interfering in your life? Do you have trouble getting through your ADHD reading list? Are you ready to take the next step to better manage your life? Then it's time to do something different! Join ADHD Coach Cindy Giardina, as we read a helpful book about Adult ADD / ADHD each month. We will discuss the reading and how it helps and supports you as an Adult with ADD / ADHD. This program will help you follow through with your reading, while deepening your understanding of ADD/ADHD. Just like in-person book clubs, our "book club" Telephone calls are interactive. We open up the…

  • ADD / ADHD and Internet Addiction

    Tara
    18 Jan 2010 | 12:11 pm
    This Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST I will be joined on ADHD Coach Talk by Kevin Roberts. He and I will be talking about ADD/ADHD and Internet Addiction. I'm really excited to have Kevin on ADHD Coach Talk and am sure this will be an excellent show. You can listen to us live at 2:00 pm EST or if you can't make the live show you will be able listen to it in the ADHD Coach Talk archives or via iTunes.

  • What a Busy Week in my ADD World!

    Tara
    14 Jan 2010 | 5:37 pm
    Wow, what a busy week we've had at ADDClasses.com. I've been really busy behind the scenes!! We re-launched the ADD Parents Club! The ADD Action Club is going strong and the members love the new and more interactive format. The Adult ADD DeClutter Action Group started today!! The ADD Coaching Club has been going strong! We are actually going to be closing out new membership tomorrow for the ADD Coaching Club too.Now I know why I was so tired today!!! I have been doing a lot of work this week!!!

  • Are You Keeping up?

    Tara
    9 Jan 2010 | 2:46 pm
    We are more than a week into 2010 and like many people I have some goals for the new year. I don't really make "Resolutions" anymore (you can read more about my thoughts on New Years Resolutions over on ADHD Allies) but I use the new year to come up with new goals and reevaluate previous goals. One of my goals this year is to practice being more positive. I don't think I'm really a negative person but I can sometimes get sucked into focusing too much on negative things. These negative things can be stimulating to my brain too and can take me away from the things I really want and need to be…
 
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  • Asking for Accommodations in College

    Eileen Bailey
    2 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Even though college students with ADHD are no longer covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, they are still protected against discrimination.   There are two main laws that protect students, but they are different in many ways. These laws mandate that all students, regardless of disability receive "access and opportunity" but do not guarantee success. Whether or not...

  • Question of the Week: Cold Winter Days and ADHD

    Eileen Bailey
    2 Feb 2010 | 6:24 am
    Although our members are from all over the United States, as well as all over the world, where I live it is winter, and it is cold!! The cold weather can keep us huddled inside where it is warm and cozy. But being stuck inside can make you restless, especially if hyperactivity is an issue.   So my question this week is:   How do you manage your hyperactivity, or your child's hyperactivity, during the cold winter...

  • Question of the Week: Right-Handed, Left Handed or Ambidextrous?

    Eileen Bailey
    26 Jan 2010 | 11:42 am
    As many of you may know, a recent study showed a higher risk of ADHD in children that are ambidextrous, or use both hands equally. This is also sometimes called mixed-handedness.   So, my question this week is:   Are you Right-Handed, Left Handed or Ambidextrous?   This is an interesting concept and I will look forward to yoru replies as well as future studies on this topic.   Read the article: Higher Risk of ADHD in...

  • Higher Risk of ADHD in People Who Are Ambidextrous

    Eileen Bailey
    26 Jan 2010 | 11:39 am
    Ambidextrous, or mixed-handed, is the "ability of being equally adept with each hand." [Nationmaster.com Encyclopedia] Those born ambidextrous are rare, most of the time this is learned. The majority of people that are ambidextrous were originally left handed and learned to use their right hand, possibly because of social and cultural pressures. Many people, even though able to use both hands equally, still have a dominant hand. Still, only...

  • Visiting a Doctor Online

    Eileen Bailey
    19 Jan 2010 | 5:45 pm
    In the past few weeks, we have discussed online therapy and the pros and cons of ordering medication online. This week, we will talk about online doctor's visits, for treating many different conditions, including ADHD.   What Happens During an Online Doctor's Visit   A number of online medical clinics are popping up, for example, KoolDocs and HealthCareMagic. (This is not an endorsement of either, these are provided as examples.)...
 
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  • ADHD Coach Talk #1 in Self Help

    Tara
    6 Feb 2010 | 4:50 pm
    My Internet radio show ADHD Coach Talk is the most popular Self Help Show on Blog Talk Radio. If you have missed any of the episodes you can listen to them in the ADHD Coach Talk  archives and on iTunes. I will be taking a couple of weeks off from ADHD Coach Talk because I'm going to be on vacation and then attending the Learning Disabilities of America Conference. I will be back with new shows in March!Do you have any suggestions for topics or guests for ADHD Coach Talk?

  • You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!

    Tara
    30 Jan 2010 | 10:23 am
    Is your ADHD interfering in your life? Do you have trouble getting through your ADHD reading list? Are you ready to take the next step to better manage your life? Then it's time to do something different! Join ADHD Coach Cindy Giardina, as we read a helpful book about Adult ADD / ADHD each month. We will discuss the reading and how it helps and supports you as an Adult with ADD / ADHD. This program will help you follow through with your reading, while deepening your understanding of ADD/ADHD. Just like in-person book clubs, our "book club" Telephone calls are interactive. We open up the…

  • ADD / ADHD and Internet Addiction

    Tara
    18 Jan 2010 | 12:11 pm
    This Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST I will be joined on ADHD Coach Talk by Kevin Roberts. He and I will be talking about ADD/ADHD and Internet Addiction. I'm really excited to have Kevin on ADHD Coach Talk and am sure this will be an excellent show. You can listen to us live at 2:00 pm EST or if you can't make the live show you will be able listen to it in the ADHD Coach Talk archives or via iTunes.

  • What a Busy Week in my ADD World!

    Tara
    14 Jan 2010 | 5:37 pm
    Wow, what a busy week we've had at ADDClasses.com. I've been really busy behind the scenes!! We re-launched the ADD Parents Club! The ADD Action Club is going strong and the members love the new and more interactive format. The Adult ADD DeClutter Action Group started today!! The ADD Coaching Club has been going strong! We are actually going to be closing out new membership tomorrow for the ADD Coaching Club too.Now I know why I was so tired today!!! I have been doing a lot of work this week!!!

  • Are You Keeping up?

    Tara
    9 Jan 2010 | 2:46 pm
    We are more than a week into 2010 and like many people I have some goals for the new year. I don't really make "Resolutions" anymore (you can read more about my thoughts on New Years Resolutions over on ADHD Allies) but I use the new year to come up with new goals and reevaluate previous goals. One of my goals this year is to practice being more positive. I don't think I'm really a negative person but I can sometimes get sucked into focusing too much on negative things. These negative things can be stimulating to my brain too and can take me away from the things I really want and need to be…
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  • Mixed-Handed Kids May Struggle With ADHD, Learning Problems

    Being ambidextrous may not be as neat as it sounds; children who are mixed-handed are more apt to struggle with learning and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study in Pediatrics. It found that ambidextrous children were twice as likely to have difficulties with language and school at age 8 as were right-handed or left-handed children. And mixed-handed kids were more likely to have symptoms of ADHD in adolescence, particularly if they had other behavioral problems. Being mixed-handed doesn't mean a child is destined to have difficulties. But parents of an…

  • 'Deal or No Deal' Host Howie Mandel and His OCD

    Deal or No Deal viewers know that host Howie Mandel doesn't shake hands with guests—he does a fist bump. But they may not know that it's not for effect; it's because the actor-comedian has an overwhelming fear of germs. The fist bump is one manifestation of Mandel's obsessive-compulsive disorder; he has attention deficit disorder as well. Mandel's new autobiography, Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me, and a 20/20 story that will air Friday night shine light on these poorly understood mental illnesses, which touch the lives of millions of Americans. "It's more scary than fun"…

  • Curbing Mom's Smoking, Childhood Lead Exposure May Be Key to Preventing ADHD

    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder takes a huge toll on children, with about 9 percent of kids ages 8 to 15 displaying diagnosable symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior that can make schoolwork an ordeal and friendships trying. Maternal smoking and lead exposure in early childhood might be behind nearly 40 percent of ADHD cases, according to new research. If that turns out to be true, it may be possible to prevent many cases of ADHD and reduce the huge social, financial, and personal toll of the disorder. While the cause (or, most likely, causes) of ADHD remains…

  • Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

    TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with higher odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring aged 7 to 9, new research has found.The findings seem to support the long-held belief that folate (folic acid) levels in expectant mothers influence their children's nervous system development.

  • Childhood ADHD Linked to Criminal Behavior in Adults

    MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely than other children to engage in criminal activity when they grow older, a U.S. study has found.
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  • Super annoying child--phase or meds not working?

    Ms. Mango
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:05 pm
    I thought my son was doing well on his meds. We finally got the correct dose and got the timing settled. He had several really good weeks at school. Now, in the last week or so, he has become ultra annoying. He aggravates people to get a reaction. One boy in his class is a particular target. It doesn't help that the other boy can also be annoying at times. Intially he asked the boy to stop doing whatever it was that bothered him (humming and singing?). Then the little boy started doing it more on purpose. Ok, that seems like typical boy behavior--nothing unusual. I should also note that they…

  • Do I have ADHD or Anxiety???

    cinfid12
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:47 pm
    I was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. I honestly don't know if I really do have it because I didn't really show many symptoms before highschool. The main reason for me getting tested was because of my grades. Here are some of my symptoms. If I am interested in a subject I can usually concentrate fine. If its boring I space out big time. I have a hard time starting things especially homework. Sometimes I can sit down and to whatever sometimes I can't what so ever. AND this one I do not understand> during school I have no sex drive then during winter break or summer vacation it goes back…

  • How much did a diagnosis cost you?

    dude102
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:10 pm
    For my first appointment with this psychologist, I just started talking and the entire time he was writing and listening, didn't ask any questions. He just said "you're doing a good job". So either, I'm telling a good story, or he's just too lazy to ask questions. I have 2 more appointments with him this week... do you think it would be a good idea to summarize a list of things i've found out about myself to give him? It would save a lot more time rather than him just listen to me ramble about all the issues i've been having. BTW this guy doesn't give tests, just gives assessments- Any of you…

  • Any vegans on Adderall?

    an iceberg
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:32 pm
    I've been vegan for almost three years and just started Adderall. I'm still trying to balance what dosage is right for me and what time I need to eat, etc., but I'm starting to get a little freaked out about the food thing and even more freaked out about the way some people talk about the pretty harsh limits on food intake and various vitamins. Being a vegan has drastically improved my health, but it's important to keep a balanced diet and to make sure that I'm getting enough of what I need. And it's kind of hard for me to gain a lot of weight unless I'm either eating A LOT or I'm eating a…

  • Myers Briggs vs. "Type" of ADD or ADHD

    Brosieden
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:42 pm
    I'm writing this thread because I want to see if there's a reoccuring connection regarding the six "types" of ADD vs. the Meyers Briggs Personality Test. I think that I'm a Ring of Fire, #6, and i'm positive that I'm an ENTP. Anyone else? http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75010 http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31774 1. Classic ADD - Inattentive, distractible, disorganized. Perhaps hyperactive, restless and impulsive. 2. Inattentive ADD - Inattentive, and disorganized. 3. Over-focused ADD - Trouble shifting attention, frequently stuck in loops of negative…
 
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  • ADHD Coach Talk #1 in Self Help

    Tara
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:37 pm
    My Internet radio show ADHD Coach Talk is the most popular Self Help Show on Blog Talk Radio. If you have missed any of the episodes you can listen to them in the ADHD Coach Talk  archives and on iTunes. I will be taking a couple of weeks off from ADHD Coach Talk because I'm going to be on vacation and then attending the Learning Disabilities of America Conference. I will be back with new shows in March!Do you have any suggestions for topics or guests for ADHD Coach Talk?

  • You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!

    Tara
    30 Jan 2010 | 10:18 am
    Is your ADHD interfering in your life? Do you have trouble getting through your ADHD reading list? Are you ready to take the next step to better manage your life? Then it's time to do something different! Join ADHD Coach Cindy Giardina, as we read a helpful book about Adult ADD / ADHD each month. We will discuss the reading and how it helps and supports you as an Adult with ADD / ADHD. This program will help you follow through with your reading, while deepening your understanding of ADD/ADHD. Just like in-person book clubs, our "book club" Telephone calls are interactive. We…

  • ADD / ADHD and Internet Addiction

    Tara
    18 Jan 2010 | 12:11 pm
    This Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST I will be joined on ADHD Coach Talk by Kevin Roberts. He and I will be talking about ADD/ADHD and Internet Addiction. I'm really excited to have Kevin on ADHD Coach Talk and am sure this will be an excellent show. You can listen to us live at 2:00 pm EST or if you can't make the live show you will be able listen to it in the ADHD Coach Talk archives or via iTunes.

  • What a Busy Week in my ADD World!

    Tara
    14 Jan 2010 | 5:37 pm
    Wow, what a busy week we've had at ADDClasses.com. I've been really busy behind the scenes!! We re-launched the ADD Parents Club! The ADD Action Club is going strong and the members love the new and more interactive format. The Adult ADD DeClutter Action Group started today!! The ADD Coaching Club has been going strong! We are actually going to be closing out new membership tomorrow for the ADD Coaching Club too.Now I know why I was so tired today!!! I have been doing a lot of work this week!!!

  • Are You Keeping up?

    Tara
    9 Jan 2010 | 2:46 pm
    We are more than a week into 2010 and like many people I have some goals for the new year. I don't really make "Resolutions" anymore (you can read more about my thoughts on New Years Resolutions over on ADHD Allies) but I use the new year to come up with new goals and reevaluate previous goals. One of my goals this year is to practice being more positive. I don't think I'm really a negative person but I can sometimes get sucked into focusing too much on negative things. These negative things can be stimulating to my brain too and can take me away from the things I…
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  • Home Budget Book by (Dome Publishing Company)

    John Mackenzie
    30 Jan 2010 | 8:51 am
    My personal philosophy when it comes to managing my daily expenses is to make it as simple as possible. I also prefer to use management systems that are inexpensive. Not only does a simple system work for me, but using a simple system seems to work better for many adults with ADHD. Recently I came across the Home Budget Book , which is an excellent budget planning notebook for people who have trouble tracking their finances. The Home Budget Book  has pre-filled categories to help you track your daily income and spending for a year.

  • ADHD Career Advice

    John Mackenzie
    23 Jan 2010 | 6:07 am
    With the struggling economy, more adults with ADHD are coming to Adult ADD and Money looking for advice  on how to deal with ADHD as it relates to their career. Because I am not an expert when it relates to career advice, I have listed three very useful articles for ADHD adults looking for career advice:  Top Ten ADHD Traps in the Workplace     (ADD Resources) Job Layoffs: How ADHD Adults Can Avoid the Cut    (ADDitude Magazine) Acing the Job Interview: Career Advice for ADD Adults    (ADDitude Magazine)

  • The Problem with Rebates

    John Mackenzie
    17 Jan 2010 | 6:52 am
    With a struggling economy more people are looking for ways to save money. Rebates can seem very enticing when deciding to purchase a product. I think that most adults with ADD should avoid rebate offers altogether. If you remember to fill out the rebate form, you will find that many rebate forms are difficult to fill out and require a lot of documentation. This is why Business Week estimated that 40% of rebates are never redeemed. In the past I have purchased products with mail-in rebates and have had mixed results, but nothing compared to these…

  • Three things to improve in 2010.

    John Mackenzie
    10 Jan 2010 | 6:04 am
    I am not a big fan of New Year's resolutions. I find that January is not the best month for me to tackle major changes. I find I tend to focus on making changes around the beginning of Spring and the beginning of Fall.  For example this year, during the fall I have focused on getting more exercise, and while I was not perfect, I exercised a lot more than in the summer. During the winter my goal will be to maintain my current exercise regimen. While I will not make resolutions, it is a good time for me to review and to…

  • Top Five ADD / ADHD Posts December 2009

    John Mackenzie
    3 Jan 2010 | 5:44 am
    Here are five of my favorite ADD / ADHD blog posts for December: Mutual Funds and Cookie Monster (Stephanie Sarkis) Gratitude and ADHD (My ADD / ADHD Blog) Aw, what a card. (ADD-Libbing) Are ADDers the New Vampires? (ADDer World) Adults with ADD: Ditch Your New Year's Resolution (Experiencing ADDvantages)
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  • Adult ADHD Coaching Presentation at Vancouver Adult ADD Support Group This Tuesday

    Pete Quily
    31 Jan 2010 | 12:21 am
    Adult ADHD Coaching Presentation at Vancouver Adult ADD Support Group This TuesdayPost from: Adult ADD Strengths I’ll be doing an interactive presentation on Adult ADHD coaching at The Vancouver Adult ADD support group this Tuesday, February 2nd from 6.30-8.30 at Ravensong Community Healthcare Center, 2450 Ontario St, near Main & Broadway. As part of the presentation, I will also be doing a short live demonstration of Adult ADHD coaching of someone that I haven’t coached before. If you want to be coached at the meeting, please come with an openess & willingness to change…

  • Information Overload in 1755

    Pete Quily
    15 Dec 2009 | 4:54 pm
    Information Overload in 1755Post from: Adult ADD Strengths Information overload is not a new thing. Here’s a piece from Stowe Boyd’s thought provoking /message blog Denis Diderot, “Encyclopédie” (1755) As long as the centuries continue to unfold, the number of books will grow continually, and one can predict that a time will come when it will be almost as difficult to learn anything from books as from the direct study of the whole universe. It will be almost as convenient to search for some bit of truth concealed in nature as it will be to find it hidden away in an…

  • What Has Helped Me with Adult ADD

    Pete Quily
    12 Nov 2009 | 2:54 pm
    What Has Helped Me with Adult ADDPost from: Adult ADD Strengths This is from someone I coached. Thought some of you might find it helpful. Pete What Has Helped Me with Adult ADD Hi, I don’t know if you have adult ADD or ADHD (I have ADD), but I sure feel for you. I was diagnosed this summer, shortly before I was fired for the second time. Looking back I realize it’s been going on for 10 years. It’s caused huge financial and family turmoil that we’re still working through. I was doing good work on individual projects, but missed I appointments, was late on important documents, and felt…

  • ADD and Loving It! Adult ADHD Documentary Now Online

    Pete Quily
    22 Sep 2009 | 2:40 pm
    ADD and Loving It! Adult ADHD Documentary Now OnlinePost from: Adult ADD Strengths Update: ADD and Loving It! is still available online. Please let others know about it to reduce the stigma about Adult ADHD. If you think you may have Adult ADD,  see the 3 next steps at the bottom of this post ADD and Loving It! is a Canadian Adult ADHD Documentary made for Global TV by Canadian Actor/Comedian Patrick McKenna (Traders, The Red Green Show) and Comedian/Director Rick Green is now available online until this Friday Sept 25th (still up) to watch. Heard this from Heidi Bernhardt, the National…

  • ADD and Loving It! Canadian Documentary on Adult ADHD on Global TV

    Pete Quily
    18 Sep 2009 | 3:12 am
    ADD and Loving It! Canadian Documentary on Adult ADHD on Global TVPost from: Adult ADD Strengths Update ADD and Loving It! is still online, right here pass the word, reduce the stigma. If you think you may have Adult ADD,  see the 3 next steps at the bottom of this post. Was a excellent video. Just a heads up. There’s a new documentary on Adult ADHD  called ADD and Loving It! tonight Friday at 8pm (7 pm in Winnipeg, Regina & Saskatoon) on Global TV staring comedian and actor Patrick McKenna – Marty Stevens from the TV show Traders (who I greatly enjoyed watching) and The Red…
 
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  • A Journey to Health: Defining Health and Wellness

    Jennifer Koretsky
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:11 pm
    A couple of weeks ago I published a newsletter and blog post titled A Personal Note from Jen in which I began to tell the story of my (continuing) journey toward health and wellness. I promised that I would talk about the different elements in that journey on this blog, and so I begin with this post. Before diving into my personal story, I want to first explore what "being healthy" means to me. For starters, being healthy is not something that can be defined by someone or something else. Health is not about an "all clear" at my yearly physical. Health is not about being "in range" on blood or…

  • Adults with ADD: Do Your Batteries Need Recharging?

    Jennifer Koretsky
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pm
    Before diving into this week's topic, I want to take a few minutes to offer big thanks to all the blog and newsletter readers who offered their support and shared their own stories after my last newsletter. (If you missed that newsletter, you can read it here: A Personal Note from Jen) I'm always amazed and very grateful when I open up in a very personal way (more so than usual) and I get an outpouring of positive responses in return. Every now and then I write a newsletter in which my personality really shines through (curse words and all), and I worry just a little about pissing people off.

  • It's Time for Me to Write a New Book...and I Need Your Help!

    Jennifer Koretsky
    1 Feb 2010 | 7:46 am
    It's been about 2 and a half years since my book Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD was published, and it's time for me to get going on my next writing project. The trouble is, I don't know what to write about! I've been thinking about starting work on a new book this year, and I have yet to get that feeling in my gut that says "THIS is what you need to write about!" Some of the ideas I've tossed around are: Time management (for ADDers? for everyone?) Advanced ADD management Health and ADD Health and __________? Living out loud (self-acceptance, goal setting and follow through,…

  • A Personal Note from Jen

    Jennifer Koretsky
    19 Jan 2010 | 4:51 pm
    I have a confession to make. I’ve had a number of health issues in the last couple of years, and I’ve been keeping quiet about them. But all that’s changing. Now before you start worrying about me, let me just come right out and tell you that my health concerns are not life-threatening. I don’t have cancer, I don’t need an organ transplant, and I’m not in the hospital! Nonetheless, I’ve been miserable. And I have a hunch that many of you will be able to relate. And before you read too far, I just want to warn you that this note is me unbridled. I’m holding nothing back. You…

  • Podcast: The Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Jennifer Koretsky
    13 Jan 2010 | 2:01 pm
    Dr. Charles Parker was a favorite presenter at the Virtual AD/HD Conference last year, and I'm really excited that he'll also be presenting at another event this month, the Holistic Health Virtual Conference! Dr. Parker and I recorded a podcast earlier today that previews his Holistic Health Virtual Conference session on "Holistic Mental Health." We talked about: What's wrong with the way most doctors approach mental health The comprehensive, scientific approach that doctors should be taking with each patient What else might be causing mental health challenges like AD/HD, depression, and…
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  • Back onboard the keyboard

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    4 Feb 2010 | 12:24 pm
    Way back in October, which seems both like yesterday and like two years ago, I left myself a trail of breadcrumbs in this very blog. This helped me to feel like I wouldn't lose track of everything and myself while I was immersed in new baby-ness, and gives me a way to gently find my way back into my work. This is especially important when work is self-motivated, self-defined, and self-structured. My second son was born mid-November, and I've been working again since the beginning of the year, gradually building things up. As we speak I am sitting in a coffeeshop with my baby in his…

  • I'm Back! Declutter Group and Coaching Restarting.

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    6 Jan 2010 | 5:56 am
    Hi Everyone,I failed to write a New Year's and back-from-maternity-leave post yesterday. It vanished, which is all part of restarting, no? Let me just pass on goings on of the day here and write more interesting stories when I don't have a toddler vying for Youtube firetruck videos on the laptop:THROUGH TODAY, sign up for my January Declutter Action Group for the discounted price at http://www.adultaddclutter.com.I'm back to coaching with the ADD Coaching Club as of this week for low-cost coaching.I also have limited space available for one-on-one coaching. If you are interested,…

  • 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…
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  • This Is As Exciting As My Life Gets

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:09 pm
    This 3D picture represents the incredible rocket ride I live through every day. Why, I can hardly stop to catch my breath. Look at that cane—a 3D metaphor for my life. Doesn't your heart just pound in your chest with excitement⸮ It's better than Avatar. Sickness, insomnia, ticking, and teenage insurrection. These four horsemen of my own personal apocalypse have kept me quite busy lately. Truthfully, I could use a little less of that kind of excitement. Winter cannot end fast enough for me. I attended a dinner party on Saturday that I would love to tell you about, but I am pressed for…

  • And the Winner Is…

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    I want to thank all who participated in The Dark Divine giveaway contest. Your answers were interesting & entertaining. I wish I had more copies to give away. I put your names in my virtual hat and pulled out "Nihon Joe". Congratulations! Fortunately, Nihon Joe is a local reader and I was able to hand the winning book off to him on Saturday. Now to scrounge up some change and mail off the other books that were won by readers. If you are one of the winners, please harass me via email so that I remember to get your book out to you. Today I will begin working on my middle grade novel which I…

  • Depression Came in Through the Back Door

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:50 am
    There are times when life can be overwhelming. Usually, trauma, injury, death, or heartbreak can knock normally upbeat people off their stride. Then there are people such as myself whose brains are wired in curious, but dysfunctional, ways. We tend to get knocked off our stride if the wind’s blowing the wrong way. Speaking for myself, I am often frustrated how fragile my mind seems. Not hearty or rugged, but delicate and easily crumpled. This tends to make me angry at myself, so I overcompensate in some alpha male way like exercising or attacking a pile of clutter. This leads me to…

  • Enough Is Enough

    3 Feb 2010 | 3:01 am
    Last night at this time I was standing in line to get a burger. Tonight I'm lying down in bed trying to turn my sleep schedule around.If you follow me here or on Twitter, you know what a raving insomniac I am. After a bout of sickness last December, my schedule was flipped far out of control—even worse than the moon in Space: 1999. Without the benefit of a cute Mia with mannish sideburns to magically fix things, I've been left to my upside down fate. I've worked hard on the project this month, and that has only made the schedule worse as I did all my heavy writing in the still hours of…

  • Rejections as Therapy - Opportunities to Think Positive

    2 Feb 2010 | 4:51 am
    As my little nightowls retire to their nests, the home becomes my silent domain again. In the quiet, I can finally think. Tonight I am thinking about the manuscript I finished on Saturday. I polished it throughout the day, then again at night. I felt confident enough about the story to email it to the agent who gave me suggestions last time. I don't know why, but this feels different than my magazine and web page gigs. The funny thing is that the manuscript is a short, wee sprig of words. My last article was nine times longer, a veritable tree in comparison. What's to worry about? It's not as…
 
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  • ADHD Blog as a Picture

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:08 am
    Here’s my blog as a picture: Cool, isn’t it? Since many people with ADD/ADHD or ‘learning disabilities’ can be visual learners – I wanted to share this resource with you. You can make word images like this, using the tool called: Wordle. I think this is great for presentations and explanations. Enjoy wordle! Best, Dr. Kenny Related Posts:ADHD T-Shirts: ADHD HumorSummer Camp for ADHD KidsGet More Traffic For Your Blog – Blog RushThe Cost of ADD/ADHD MedicationADHD Blog Carnival #31©2010 ADD ADHD Blog.com. All Rights Reserved.. Technorati Tags: ADHD…

  • ADHD and Yoga

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:03 pm
    As a doctor who works in the field of ADD/ADHD, I know that the ’standard’ medical treatments for ADD/ADHD don’t always provide the answers and solutions that people need. ‘Alternative’ or ‘complimentary’ treatments are used very frequently, and most of the time, people don’t talk to their doctor about it. Yet it’s important for both the doctor and yourselves to be aware of the up-to-date research in the area of alternative treatments. I was recently approached by the organizers of the first ever ‘Virtual World Yoga…

  • ADHD Brain Research in Windsor/Detroit

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:09 pm
    A researcher in Detroit, Michigan is recruiting children with ADD/ADHD in both Michigan, as well as in Windsor, Ontario. He is embarking on a study to examine the brain changes in kids with ADD/ADHD. This is very important research. You can read about it here. If you or anyone you know may be interested in participating in this research, do contact them right away to see if you can participate. Best, Dr. Kenny Related Posts:Great Australian ADHD Brain ResearchNeurofeedback for ADHD: Double Blind ResearchBrain Imaging In ADHD: Basal GangliaLong Term Use of ADHD MedicationADD/ADHD and Zen…

  • ADHD in Jail

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    2 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am
    Over the years, there have been many studies which show that if one studies the incarcerated population, the rates of ADHD are upwards of 50%. This is a huge public health concern. Despite having read this statistic a number of times from different studies, I haven’t heard of any actual treatment studies. I wondered why no one had proactively gone into the jails and started assessing and treating people for ADHD to improve their quality of life, functioning and improve their chances of meeting their goals after they are released from custody. I’ve just read about a study in Sweden…

  • Vyvanse in Canada

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:08 am
    Updated February 1, 2010: Vyvanse has been officially launched in Canada as of today. This means that it is available in pharmacies (though if you are the first person to take a prescription to your pharmacy, they may have to order it in and it may take a day or two…). In Canada, Vyvanse has been approved at only two dosage strengths: 30 mg and 50 mg. Health Canada has asked for more data to approve the 70 mg capsule. Hopefully this dosage will get approval soon. When Vyvanse launched in the US, it was approved initially with the three doses – 30 mg, 50 mg, and 70 mg. Later, Shire…
 
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  • SAGA OF ADHD Update

    Bryan Hutchinson
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:24 am
    Hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far! It’s been an active week on our ADDer World Social Network, as usual! We have the best members in the world. Lots of new members have joined, please feel free to stop by and give them a warm welcome. The publication of my new book is very close at hand. IF you are interested in receiving a signed copy, visit THIS link, it’s quick and easy. Hey! Are you taking part? Start now, it’s never too late! What’s new on ADDer World this week, or updated: Adults with PI, do you have 1 or 2 signs of hyperactivity? This one’s about primary…

  • UP yep UP and Daydreaming

    Bryan Hutchinson
    27 Jan 2010 | 12:39 am
    Our ADDer World ADHD Social Network site was under maintenance by NING recently and is back up! Whew! Here are some of our latest posts to check out (folks are daydreaming lately!): I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering. Daydreaming Along Singing Our Song…….. If you’ve mentioned our ADDer World ADHD Social Network on your blog or website in an article or post, please let me know and I will let our members know where they can read your post. Keath Low has a great blog about A.D.D. and she mentioned ADDer World here. Also another member, Jeff recently…

  • Referral Contest for New Book

    Bryan Hutchinson
    8 Jan 2010 | 2:13 pm
    We have had some great, helpful books given away by fantastic authors over the last year, Nancy Ratey, Gina Pera, Bryan Robinson, Barbara Sher, Lara Honos-Webb, Nancy Irwin and Kenneth Kay. Thank you very much to each of these authors for offering their autographed books to our ADDer World ADHD Social Network members! There are more to come, but first… To start off 2010 I am giving away 13 signed copies of my new book Adult ADHD can be Sexy! I am very, very happy and proud of my new book which will be released this coming summer! This isn’t your usual book about ADHD and it is not…

  • Interview – Relationships and 2010 another New Year!

    Bryan Hutchinson
    31 Dec 2009 | 2:01 am
    The other day I came across an interview I did for ADD.about.com in August 2008, not too long after I published my first book. Keath Low conducted the interview; she is the caring and wonderful guide to ADD for About.com. Keath wanted this interview to focus on peer relationships. After re-reading this interview I contacted Keath and asked her if I could re-post it. The reason is because in 2010 I will be publishing my next book Adult ADHD can be Sexy, this new book is about relationships, love, intimacy and ADHD! I have discovered that there is nothing I enjoy writing about more.

  • Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 2009

    Bryan Hutchinson
    22 Dec 2009 | 3:16 am
    On our ADDer World ADHD Social Network, I recently re-posted my first Holiday / Christmas message from 2 years ago first posted on this blog, where I started my crusade. It’s hard to believe I have been writing this blog for nearly 3 years! WoW how time flies. With close to 400 blog posts in that time, you may think that I would eventually get tired of writing so much, but no, actually, I have also put together 3 books and 3 free E-books, well, let’s be fair, “The Brilliant Reality of ADHD” is mostly a collection of posts from this blog, so if you would like a souvenir, or want to…
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  • The Long Conversation

    almarose
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:07 pm
    This could have been me, earlier today, protecting my young (more on this below). Officially, it is Palden Lhamo, the female guardian spirit of the sacred lake (Lhamo La-tso), who promised Gendun Drup, the 1st Dalai Lama, in one of his visions, that she “would protect the reincarnation lineage of the Dalai Lamas.” But “never trust a guardian spirit who wears a mutant monkey and a cobra” is what I always say. To my provincial eye, she looks like a very pink woman in blackface with curlers in her hair, but then I look more closely and they are not curlers, they are…

  • ADHD and Coffee

    mgy37
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pm
    I don’t think it’s a secret that I love coffee, and drink a couple cups a day. I vaugely remember reading about the value of coffee or caffine for folks with ADHD before. But I did a bit more research on the topic today. (Not having one of my most focused days today… frustrating). Here’s a couple links I found. http://attention-deficit-disorder.blogspot.com/2006/03/coffee-and-adhd.html http://www.myomancy.com/2006/07/caffeine_and_ad

  • Learning to Listen Like a Lover not a Journalist.

    shellysurname
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:33 pm
    I decided to try methylphenidate because I couldn’t seem to see anything through. Whether or not you believe adult ADHD is real or not, I have found that — as long as I’m not in the dangerous premenstrual range — the medicne has helped me become more focused and, unexpectedly, calmer. My doctor suggested it could also help me be a better listener in my relationship. I worry that it has worked too well. As I’ve mentioned before, I suck at listening. So far, I’ve determined there are at least four types of sucky listener: 1) The Blatantly Distracted Listener…

  • Aaaagh!

    ellisinwonderland
    1 Feb 2010 | 11:08 am
    Number of days since chapter deadline: 3 Number of words unwritten: approx 5000 Number of items lost today: 2 Number of items found: 1 Number of hours spent looking for lost stuff: 3 Number of miracles needed: 1 would do. Number of miracles anticipated: 0 Number of expletives uttered during course of day: Approx 5000 Fuck. 5001.

  • Hey, ViWo, you forgot a few things...

    ellisinwonderland
    25 Jan 2010 | 11:43 pm
    […] to write a work of genius is almost always a feat of prodigious difficulty. Everything is against the likelihood that it will come from the writer’s mind whole and entire. Generally material circumstances are against it. Dogs will bark; people will interrupt; money must be made; health will break down. […] But for women, I thought, looking at the empty shelves, these difficulties were infinitely more formidable […][1] And for a woman with ADHD….? Well, I don’t know about a work of genius. I’d just settle for getting this chapter of the PhD written and handed to…
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  • Attack of the Clone

    chistosaverde
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 pm
    I think it is safe to say that my son is endowed with ADHD. Not because I want him to be or because I think its “cool”. He just simply is. I may have mentioned before that the doctor won’t medicate him because of his age. I’m okay with this for now because he is still in a very fragile developmental stage. I call him my clone not only because he looks exactly like me but he seems to be the exact same child I was, just louder and with more questions. Talk about an annoying genetic line. He doesn’t realize how much he has helped me to know myself better…

  • The Long Conversation

    almarose
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:07 pm
    This could have been me, earlier today, protecting my young (more on this below). Officially, it is Palden Lhamo, the female guardian spirit of the sacred lake (Lhamo La-tso), who promised Gendun Drup, the 1st Dalai Lama, in one of his visions, that she “would protect the reincarnation lineage of the Dalai Lamas.” But “never trust a guardian spirit who wears a mutant monkey and a cobra” is what I always say. To my provincial eye, she looks like a very pink woman in blackface with curlers in her hair, but then I look more closely and they are not curlers, they are…

  • O poveste numită ADHD

    Elena Georgescu
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:21 am
    Impulsivitatea și distractibilitatea, trăsături care au îmbrăcat dintotdeauna comportamentul unui co

  • Lets try this again..

    kimish
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    I’ve been wanting to keep a blog for a long time now.  As you can see, I started to write and stopped.  It’s as if my love for writing had stopped.. or is it the fact that I got caught up in the hoopla of 140 characters or less in the social media? I would have to admit short and sweet was appealing for awhile, however, my fingers long for some actual debate with myself or others.  My opinions remain locked up inside myself, which in turn, creates a plethora of “stuff” desperately wanting to come out. Yes, you heard me right in the last paragraph.. I said debate…

  • L-Theanine - Natural Anxiety Reducer and Mood Enhancer

    americannutrition
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:59 am
    Stress and anxiety have become standard in our daily existence. Chronic stress and anxiety can lower your immune system, diminish your quality of life and even lead to depression. Mental health problems have grown to an epidemic level. Most people know at least one person who takes medication to relieve anxiety. But, along with the benefits of prescription drugs comes a long list of potentially unpleasant, even dangerous, side effects. Xanax was once considered the best drug for anti-anxiety, but it’s side effects include fatigue, tiredness, coordination and memory problems,…
 
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  • Intuniv for ADHD: Metabolic Challenges

    Dr Charles Parker
    1 Feb 2010 | 2:58 am
    This post is the fifth, with four others, documenting Intuniv Overview, Dosing Details, Drug Interactions and Addiction Indications. Please review all of these posts for more informed use of Intuniv

  • Holistic Reviews At CorePsych

    Dr Charles Parker
    24 Jan 2010 | 10:42 am
    Do consider attending the Holistic Health Virtual Conference, - I look forward to presenting there on Wednesday Jan 27, and am sending out this unique offer for folks who attend.

  • Comprehensive Psych Medication Strategies

    Dr Charles Parker
    17 Jan 2010 | 9:52 am
    We're Way Beyond Labels at CorePsych - Psychiatric meds simply won't work if we don't understand the entire neurotransmitter process. In this new game of pure neurotransmission, numbers matter.

  • Holistic Psychiatry is CorePsych

    Dr Charles Parker
    4 Jan 2010 | 4:11 am
    Neuroscience evidence changes thinking: This January 26 & 27, just a few weeks away, you will have an opportunity to take a deeper step into that change process: The Holistic Health Virtual Conference: Empowering Whole People - I hope you can join me there.

  • Sam McGee and Christmas – Family Fun

    Dr Charles Parker
    21 Dec 2009 | 4:17 am
    I had the bright idea that we should celebrate Christmas by reading poetry by the fire, as FDR did with his family. It was a good plan, hatched with two other families, to read poetry every Christmas Eve
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  • What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

    1 Feb 2010 | 1:23 pm
    It is not unusual for a child to argue with adults or be uncooperative and defiant at times. However, when the oppositional behaviors become more severe, more hostile, and more frequent there may be greater cause for concern.Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is diagnosed when there is a persistent pattern of angry, defiant, verbally aggressive behavior towards parents and other authority figures that has been ongoing for at least six months, is not related to a temporary stressor or other condition, is excessive compared to what is usual for the child's age, and significantly impairs a…

  • Video: The Emotional Journey

    1 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am
    "The single most consistent predictor of a child's future success as an adult is self esteem." --Thom Hartmann One common bond that all adults with ADHD share is a childhood with ADHD...and there can be a wide range of feelings that come along growing up with ADHD. For many, this means having to repeatedly hear and process lots of negative feedback, yet still be able to find strengths within themselves. Watch this video from TotallyADD to better understand the emotional journey that often occurs when you have ADHD. Click on the link below which will bring you to a page with the Emotional…

  • Better Money Management

    1 Feb 2010 | 5:19 am
    ADHD symptoms can make it very difficult for a person to pay bills on time, organize finances, plan and budget money, control impulsive spending, and save for the future. Luckily, there are some strategies you can use to better manage your finances and stay in control. Click on Interview with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis to read more. Photo © Microsoft Better Money Management originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 13:19:13.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Marbles in a Jar

    26 Jan 2010 | 1:25 pm
    Are you looking for a simple, but effective parenting strategy you can use to help train and reward appropriate behavior? Try the Marbles in a Jar technique. Photo © Microsoft Marbles in a Jar originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 21:25:15.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Help Your Child Make Friends

    26 Jan 2010 | 1:24 pm
    Peer relationships can be a real challenge for children with ADHD. As a parent it can be quite heartbreaking to see your child struggle with failed friendships or no friendships at all. For the child it is an isolating experience that can impact feelings of worth and self esteem. The good news is that parents can help their child improve relationships by coaching and modeling positive ways to interact with peers. Improving Peer Relationships Photo © Microsoft Help Your Child Make Friends originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 21:24:14.Permalink |…
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  • Start Saving Now

    Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
    24 Jan 2010 | 7:20 am
    (Part 3 of a 3 part series on personal finance)  Link to Part 2:  Adopt Smart Saving Strategies Put money away while paying off the balance on your zero-percent or low-interest rate credit card.  Figure out how much you’re saving from using this credit card, refinancing big-ticket bills, and sticking to a budget.  Designate this amount for savings.  Studies show that people are more likely to save if the money is deposited automatically.  Have your bank deposit this amount each week into two savings accounts: 1) An emergency fund, invested in a money market…

  • Adopt Smart Saving Strategies

    Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
    18 Jan 2010 | 4:35 pm
    (Part 2 of a 3 part series on getting your finances in order) Link to Part 1: 5 Ways To Get Out of Debit Lower your big monthly bills Consider refinancing your mortgage and car loans – typically, the biggest bills a family pays each month – at lower interest rates. This will increase the amount of money you’ll be able to save. 1)  As you gradually pay off your consumer debt, your credit score will rise. This will make you eligible for lower interest rates on your mortgage. (Check your credit score at no cost through annualcreditreport.com.) Talk with your mortgage…

  • 5 Ways to Get Out of Debt

    Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
    10 Jan 2010 | 7:16 pm
    (Part 1 of a 3-part series on getting your finances in order) “Saving money? You’ve got to be kidding!  I’d be doing well to keep up with my bills, never mind having anything let over to put away.”  I hear this refrain from many clients when I suggest they need to think about saving for their child’s college tuition, their own retirement, or an emergency, like a transmission for the car or a new roof for the house. Most U.S. households have trouble putting money away – statistics show that Americans, on average, save only 1 to 2 percent of their…

  • Get More Done – The Keys to Better Prioritization

    Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
    4 Jan 2010 | 3:50 pm
    Many people have difficulty prioritizing their daily tasks.  “All of my tasks are important! They’re all ‘A’s’,” you might think.  Even when everything is important, you still have to decide what to do first, second, and third. Over-commitment can lead to difficulty prioritizing Sometimes, when you have too many “A’s” on your list, your difficulty with prioritizing may really be a difficulty with over-commitment. If you have too many A’s and too little time, by definition, you are in a state of over-commitment. Whose…

  • 6 Ways to Combat Procrastination

    Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
    28 Dec 2009 | 7:08 pm
    Procrastination can be caused by several things. You may procrastinate because you don’t enjoy a task. You may procrastinate because a task is large and challenging to organize. Or, you may procrastinate because you aren’t sure how to accomplish the task. 1. Procrastination due to dislike of an activity If you procrastinate because you don’t like a task, look for ways to increase task appeal such as: Make it into a game, and keep score. Make it into a game, competing with others. Listen to upbeat music while doing it.  Schedule a reward immediately after you complete…
 
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  • Twist 'n Write Pencils and Pens

    Terry Matlen
    Many children (and adults) with ADHD have poor fine motor skills. That means, in my case at least, sewing, handwriting and other fine motor skills are quite a challenge For children, that often means struggling at school because handwriting is often very messy. So when I heard about the PenAgain Twist ‘n Write, I thought I’d share it with you. The Twist 'n Write's primary focus is comfort, allowing your hand to relax and letting the weight of your hand hold the pen/pencil in place. Check it out HERE

  • Ugh- We’re having THAT for Dinner Again?

    Terry Matlen
    Not all that many years ago, when my kids were still young and didn’t care much about hurting my feelings while expressing their (strong) opinions about my culinary attempts, I took their words to heart. Probably way too much, too. I can’t say that I am or was a horrible cook; I simply hated every aspect of it. The decision making, shopping (two hours-all those distractions!), preparing, cleaning…only to hear a united “UGH” when the filled plates hit the table, brimming with meatloaf, chicken or oh…the other 5 things I had mastered over the years. Cooking was and still is a…

  • Join me Tomorrow for "Parenting with Distractions" FREE Teleseminar

    Terry Matlen
    Hi all! Please join me tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan 26) as I present a free teleseminar titled, "Parenting with Distractions" 9pm EST at www.addclasses.com . Are you and your family overwhelmed with the daily chaos, from getting kids off to school, to managing piles and piles of messes? How does a parent who struggles with disorganization, time management, procrastination, sensory overload and more, effectively parent a child (or two or three) who also is challenged with the same ADHD symptoms? I will explain the difficulties families with ADHD face and offer practical tools and strategies for…

  • When Kids Can't Sleep, YOU Can't Sleep

    Terry Matlen
    Kids with ADHD often have trouble falling asleep. And mine is no different. She’s been on sleep meds for many years and though they sedate her, she fights the sensation and becomes even more hyperactive. At her last doctor’s visit, the psychiatrist suggested a trial of Intuniv, a new medication for ADHD. We’re on our second week and second dose increase, so I’ll let you know how things go. How many of you have kids who just can’t seem to settle down at night? What tips can you offer? PS Read more info on Intuniv from one of my favorite bloggers/writers, Dr. Charles Parker And learn…

  • The Organized Purse

    Terry Matlen
    Wow, how cool is this? It's the first purse I've ever seen with all built-ins! Organize all your stuff in this fashionable Butler Bag purse. No more digging for stuff. Check it out HERE
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