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Eileen Bailey

posted 07/03/2009, comment (1)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that analyzes the underlying reasons for certain thought patterns and helps people to change the way they view themselves and the way they react to these thoughts. For example, people with ADHD often have issues of low self-esteem. Thoughts such as "I am worthless" or "I can't do..." can... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/02/2009, comment (1)

Question of the Week: Summer Plans for Kids with ADHD

It is now the Fourth of July weekend and summer is in full swing. For some parents, summertime is a more laid back time. There are no teachers to talk with, homework to supervise or school tests and projects to get ready for. For other parents, summer is even more difficult than the school year. Children are bored and inactivity for children with... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (0)

A Tale of Several ADHD Medications

My Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) wasn't diagnosed till I was in my late thirties. By that point, as you can imagine, I had developed coping strategies to get me through life, especially at work. So when my doctor asked if I would like to give treatment with medication a shot, although I couldn't imagine how it would help me, I... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/29/2009, comments (0)

Sample IEP

Many children with ADHD are eligible for accommodations or modifications at school, either through an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Section 504, when symptoms of ADHD interfere with a child's ability to learn. If a student is found to be eligible, a team, comprised of school administration, teachers and parents... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/24/2009, comment (1)

ADHD Question of the Week: How Does ADHD Affect Your Relationships?

I am starting a new feature here at ADHD Central, "Question of the Week". Each week I will introduce a new question. Hopefully, we will see many different responses. Your response may just brighten someone's day or help someone understand ADHD just a little bit better. To start off, the question this week is: "How does ADHD affect your... Read more Chevron

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