A while back, Terry Matlen wrote a share post talking about stopping to laugh at the funny "ADHD moments" in your life. There are, I am sure, many of those moments in each person's life.
I can remember when my son was much younger. One morning, as I was feeding my youngest son breakfast, my daughter asked for a glass of orange juice. My... Read more
Symptoms of ADHD are not life-threatening and generally do not need emergency medical treatment. There are, however some times when you should contact your doctor immediately or make a visit to the emergency room.
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Obviously, signs of suicidal thoughts should be immediately addressed and you... Read more
Coaching is a non-traditional approach to helping people cope with the symptoms of ADHD that interfere with daily life. It is not a treatment and is considered to be educational rather than medical. The International Coach Federation describes the relationship between coach and client: "Professional coaches provide an ongoing partnership... Read more
In a previous share post, I went over some points to remember when talking to your children about their diagnosis of ADHD. This week, I wanted to share with you some books that are available to help you talk about ADHD with your children and to help your children better understand ADHD, how it impacts their life and the treatments... Read more
Last week's question Summertime Activites centered around what plans you have for your children with ADHD . Some of the ideas shared were summer camps and volunteer opportunities. It's not too late, you can still click on the above link and share your ideas.
This week's question is: Does your child continue to take medication... Read more
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