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ADHD and Handwriting

Messy. Illegible. Sloppy. Are these comments you often see on your child’s school papers? For some students with ADHD, messy handwriting is just one more problem to deal with; but it is one that can directly impact grades and success in school. Your child may get answers marked wrong, not because they are wrong, but because the teacher... Read moreChevron
posted 02/18/2013, comments (0)|
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Dramatic Rise in Hospitalizations from ADHD Drugs

With ADHD diagnoses on the rise over the last decade, it should come as no surprise that ADHD medication use, too, is on the rise.  In addition to the meds being prescribed to children and adults of all ages, some drugs are also being abused.  With abuse comes the risk of danger, though use of stimulant medications recreationally is not... Read moreChevron
posted 02/15/2013, comments (0)|
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Eileen Bailey

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Helping Teens with ADHD Foster Romantic Relationships

During the teen years, dating is a big deal. For many teens, it is an inevitable part of growing up and is the first step in learning how to maintain a romantic relationship. For parents, this is a scary time. You want to protect your child, yet you know eventually he or she will be heartbroken. You want to know the other person cares for your... Read moreChevron
posted 02/11/2013, comments (0)|
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Eileen Bailey

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ADHD and Written Expression Disorder

Written expression disorder, sometimes called dysgraphia, is a learning disability that impacts how a person communicates through writing including handwriting, spelling and being able to express ideas on paper. When we think of learning disabilities, dyslexia or other reading disabilities come to mind, however, written expression disorder is... Read moreChevron
posted 02/05/2013, comments (0)|
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ADHD Diagnoses Rise 24 Percent Over Past 10 Years

From 2001 until 2010, the number of new diagnoses of ADHD rose a significant 24 percent according to a study completed by Kaiser Permanente. The results of the study were published in the January 21, 2013 edition of JAMA Pediatrics.Researchers looked at almost 850,000 medical records of children receiving care at Kaiser Permanente Southern... Read moreChevron
posted 01/28/2013, comments (0)|
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