ADHD Expert Eileen Bailey shares ADHD management news and commentary at ADHDCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/103331/considerations-adhd Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:44:12 -0500 Eileen Bailey The search for the perfect college can be complex and challenging for both the student with ADHD and his or her parents. Just as the needs of each student are individual, colleges and universities offer a variety of programs to help students with ADHD, learning disabilities and other disabilities. Although there are federal laws governing colleges that receive federal funds, how colleges implement these laws and whether there are additional... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/103331/considerations-adhd http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/103315/question-story-share Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:14:20 -0500 Eileen Bailey Everyone with ADHD is unique. Although there are common symptoms, how these develop can differ from person to person. Even so, it is nice to know you are not alone.   Do You Have a Story to Share?   If you want, send me a message and I will help to tell your story to our members.   To read other individuals with ADHD's stories, check out the following links:   Learning to Live With ADHD Meet Deborah, an adult... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/103315/question-story-share http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/102704/accommodations Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:00:23 -0500 Eileen Bailey 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... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/102704/accommodations http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/102645/question-cold-winter Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:24:48 -0500 Eileen Bailey 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... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/102645/question-cold-winter http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101988/question-ambidextrous Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:42:49 -0500 Eileen Bailey 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... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101988/question-ambidextrous http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101987/people-ambidextrous Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:39:05 -0500 Eileen Bailey 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... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101987/people-ambidextrous http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101293/visiting-doctor Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:45:10 -0500 Eileen Bailey 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.)... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101293/visiting-doctor http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101256/question-child-tested Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:25:27 -0500 Eileen Bailey In the past, when speaking with parents of children with ADHD, many said they knew something was different about their child long before he or she was diagnosed with ADHD. Some mothers told me their child with ADHD was much more active in the womb than their children without ADHD.   My son was not diagnosed with ADHD until he was in middle school, but even so, I had taken him to the doctor at the age of two asking about hyperactivity. I... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/101256/question-child-tested http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/100839/buying-medication Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:17:16 -0500 Eileen Bailey The internet has changed how many people shop for medications. Ordering prescriptions online can be convenient, easy and private. Medications can be delivered right to your door, helping those that may live in rural areas, those that have a physical or emotional disability and have a difficult time leaving the house or those that simply want the convenience of shopping from home.   Although there are many reputable online pharmacies,... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/100839/buying-medication http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/100669/question-week-therapy Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:04:09 -0500 Eileen Bailey Online therapy, the process of having therapy sessions via email, chats and forums can work for many people that have difficulty accessing face-to-face therapy, either because of a disability or because of where they live. But many people are turning to this type of therapy because of the convenience as well as the price (this type of therapy is often less expensive).   So my question this week is:   Would you use online... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/100669/question-week-therapy