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Deborah

posted 11/20/2009, comments (0)

ADHD and (Lack of) Spontaneity

I just called the supervisor at the camp my son's attending this week, to let him know that my parents were going to pick Lawrence up tomorrow. I couldn't remember if they were on the emergency form or not. "I'll check on that when we get back from Berkeley Ironworks," he said. I knew they had a field trip planned (it's a climbing gym) but I had... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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posted 11/16/2009, comments (7)

Behavior Management 101: Why Yelling doesn't Work

If you have a child with ADHD or related special needs I can guarantee that at some point during your parenting you have felt so frustrated that you wanted to yell at your child. Perhaps you have done so. Don't worry I am not here to judge. I have been in the same boat. Behaviors such as not listening, non-compliance, and... Read more Chevron

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Deborah

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (2)

Controlling Impulse Spending

About ten years ago, I went to a craft fair with my parents. My parents go to the type of craft fairs that have handwoven coats and custom made wood furniture. I fell in love with some custom-made leather boots. They created a mold for your feet and lower legs and made the boots from that. They cost $500 (I got the sterling silver buttons). They... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/27/2009, comments (0)

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my name is carrie im a mum of two a boy 8 and a girl 3 my boy robert has a d h d and epelspy he has been on dexanphtamine 25 mg he is a loving boy with a lot of problems i feel there is not really much help for familys with children with a d h d my son gose to a speacal school

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (3)

Question of the Week: Does Exercise Help You Manage ADHD Symptoms?

In reading over some of the recent posts, exercise has come up on a couple occasions. Merely Me posted on ADHD and Yoga and in her most recent post, Deborah mentions having an exercise ball at her desk at work to help relieve some of the pent up energy. So my question this week: What types of exercises do you use to help manage symptoms... Read more Chevron

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