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Eileen Bailey

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How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

When the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, your mood can change. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is "episodes of depression that occur at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter." [1] Women are affected by SAD more often than men and those living in areas that have longer winter nights are more at risk. Genes and hormones... Read moreChevron
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Six Ways to Help Your Child Focus

One of the main symptoms of ADHD is inattention - the inability to focus for a sustained period of time. As parents of children with ADHD, inattention isn't just a word, it is our reality. From getting (or not) chores done to the dreaded homework time, we watch our child struggle with paying attention for more than a few minutes. As a parent, you... Read moreChevron
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Expanded Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidelines for doctors on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children. Previously, their guidelines targeted children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. New guidelines were released in October 2011 to include recommendations for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with... Read moreChevron
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ADHA in the Classroom…

ADHA in the Classroom...   I have a 12-year-old boy in my grade 5 class that has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).  He moved here with his parents two years ago, and has been in an inclusion setting at our elementary school for two years.  He has two other siblings, an older brother and a younger sister who also... Read moreChevron
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Managing Thanksgiving with Your Family and ADHD

Deena couldn't believe Thanksgiving was only two weeks away. She already had a growing sense of dread about the upcoming holiday. As usual, she had plans to visit her sister for the annual family dinner. It wasn't that she didn't love her family, she did. But most times she left feeling down about herself, somehow her sisters and brothers all made... Read moreChevron

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