ADHD Expert ADDA 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/97420 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/57024/wishing-ability-space Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:19:00 -0500 ADDA By Linda Anderson, MA, MCC, SCACImmediate Past President ADDAADHD Coach   In July of 2008, when I completed my term as president of ADDA, I found that some of the consistent, or should I say persistent, rhythm of meetings, calls and lists of responsibilities suddenly disappeared. These responsibilities shifted to a new pair of shoulders, and I was left with an empty space, even though my life was complex enough working fulltime with ADHD... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/57024/wishing-ability-space http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/51120/diversity-experiences Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:42:00 -0500 ADDA We’re just a couple of days away from the Every Day Challenges: Taking a Closer Look at Adult ADHD Patient Summit and live webcast in New York City that I wrote about last week and I find myself – surprisingly – actually looking forward to it.  The truth is that after over 15 years of ADHD advocacy, I don’t often get excited about events like these anymore.  I have to say it’s nice to have that feeling of... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/51120/diversity-experiences http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/49736/sharing-experiences Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:25:00 -0500 ADDA On Thursday, December 4th, adult ADHD health care providers, advocates, patients and family members will gather in New York City to share their expertise and experiences. This exciting gathering - jointly sponsored by ADDA, the HealthCentral Network and McNeil Pediatrics - will provide an opportunity to not only help each other, but to raise awareness about ADHD.   I'm excited about the summit for another reason as well. As I've... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/49736/sharing-experiences http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/49145/adult-correctional Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:22:00 -0500 ADDA Over the past 30 years as inpatient and outpatient mental health services decreased across the United States, more and more adults and youth with mental health or neurodevelopmental disabilities such as ADHD have been incarcerated usually for crimes involving substance abuse, sensation seeking, impulsive behavior. At the present time it is conservatively estimated that over 25% of all adults who are incarcerated in US adult correctional... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/49145/adult-correctional http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/46803/checklist-november-4 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:48:00 -0500 ADDA After the last two blogs, I'm hoping you are now really looking forward to your voting experience. This is the most important way you can have your say as a citizen. The following is a checklist that you can review and may want to take with you on Election Day. What to do on Election Day? RECHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS ON VOTE411.org BEFORE GOING TO THE POLLS ARRIVE AT THE POLLING PLACE WITH ID If you are going to vote at your community... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/46803/checklist-november-4 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/44692/vote Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:55:00 -0400 ADDA Last week I encouraged the ADHD community to focus on the election, to plan a strategy for educating oneself about the issues and candidates, to register and then vote. I have been asked several questions by my ADHD colleagues which I hope to answer in this blog.   Who can vote? Originally the U.S. Constitution left it to the state to determine precisely who was qualified to vote. Expanding voting rights to Americans who had been turned... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/44692/vote http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/43729/focusing-election Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:51:00 -0400 ADDA By now we have all been inundated with many levels of information on local, state and national candidates for elected office. However, now it is time for us to focus on the  issues, decide which candidates have earned our individual support and then VOTE!   Here are some ways you might gather information to make an informed decision on November 4th.   Attend or listen to debatesThe League of Women Voters, a non partisan... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/43729/focusing-election http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/42436/michael-phelps-power Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:48:00 -0400 ADDA I recently saw Michael Phelps on the Oprah Winfrey show and could not help but think about another part of his story that is getting lost in the shuffle of all his Olympic gold medals and world records. I believe it is a story with a powerful message that all individuals with ADHD need to take wind of and integrate into their lives. It is the power of Love. It is the power of one person, his Mom, to see only the good in her son, when... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/42436/michael-phelps-power http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/38793/spotlight-turns Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:21:00 -0400 ADDA  Rory Stern, PsyD, ADDA Board of Director   With the 2008 Beijing Olympics now behind us, I can't help but miss all the excitement. Every single day, there was accomplishment being celebrated. Athletes were being profiled, events were being built up and records came tumbling down. How could you not catch the fever surrounding such a great and positive event?   Much like daily life, these Olympics were not immune from... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/38793/spotlight-turns http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/37869/olympic-glory-waiting Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:53:00 -0400 ADDA Rory Stern, PsyD, ADDA Board of Director   If I had been just a little more timely, I might have been able to ride the emotional wave of glory that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has thrilled us with over the past week. But maybe missing this opportunity provides for something greater... And maybe that is one of the lessons I can share today.   Whether or not you are a fan of Michael Phelps, or the Olympic games, there are... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/97420/37869/olympic-glory-waiting