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Eileen Bailey

posted 11/10/2009, comments (2)

Question of the Week: Do You Prefer Quiet or Bustling Holidays?

For many adults (and children) with ADHD, the noisy, bustling holiday season is a major distraction, making it difficult to focus from early November through January. They may crave and require some down time each day or each week, to regenerate and help cope. Other adults may thrive with the added activities on their schedule, finding... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (3)

behavioral plan at home

Does anyone have a behavioral plan for the home setting that htey can provide to me. I would like to see what others are using as punishiments and rewards at home.

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (2)

How to Conquer Kid Clutter before the Holidays

To say that my Max is "messy" is probably the understatement of the year. I have been to many of my friend's houses some of whom have several children under the age of five. But these tots have nothing on my Max as far as making a mess of their surroundings. Right now he is into taking toys apart. He has many toy trains... Read more Chevron

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I have 2 boys , they are 11 and 2. My oldest has ADHD.

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posted 11/08/2009, comments (2)

The benefits of ADHD

Not sure if it's worth the price of having ADHD over being just a normal kid with out the struggles,but here's my perspective on the good side of ADHD that I have observed in my son's life. He is super smart. In second grade (now in fifth) he was at a 4th grade reading level. He maintains honor roll most of the time. He is a math wiz. He is very... Read more Chevron

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I have 2 boys , they are 11 and 2. My oldest has ADHD.

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posted 11/08/2009, comment (1)

What type of meds are you or your child on for ADHD and what is your experience with that med?

My son is on Straterra, it helps but not quiet enough. His adhd consists mostly of impulsivity, agressive attitude, and patients with interaction;as in when I ask him about something like where is your game boy or did you put up your bike? He spases out and sounds something like this.. What?I don't know? It's upstairs, gaa don't you know anything,... Read more Chevron

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