Children do not suddenly develop ADHD when they enter school, even though that is the time ADHD is most often diagnosed. One of the concerns with diagnosing ADHD in preschoolers is the symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impusiveness are also characteristics of preschool children. But children with ADHD frequently carry these behaviors to the... Read more
Allowing our children to nurture their own dreams can be the greatest gift we can give them. As new parents holding our infant, we are filled with emotion. We dream of life and all possibilities it holds. We imagine our child growing up, graduating from high school, going to college, landing the perfect job, and becoming president. We... Read more
In a few months, many teens with ADHD will be graduating from high school. For many, this has been a difficult and laborious journey and it is looked forward to with great relief. For others, this upcoming moment may bring waves of fear. No matter how difficult it was to make it through high school, the thought of having to manage on their... Read more
Most of the profiles written for The Many Faces of ADHD have been based on personal interviews with the person being profiled. This profile, however, is different. I have never met or spoken with Blake Taylor. But his accomplishment is worth noting and the reviews of his book, "ADHD & Me: What I Learned From Lighting Fires at the... Read more
I few weeks ago, I had one of those "AH HA" moments. It was when I read the description of dyslexia and realized the description sounded much like my youngest son. I must admit, as a mother, I had been searching for answers since he began school. As a writer (and most of my writing has centered around ADHD or mental illness), I have a... Read more
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