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Dr. Diana L Walcutt

posted 07/02/2008, comments (0)

UNDERSTANDING NEUROFEEDBACK: PART ONE

Many of us know of a child who is on medication for Attention Deficit Disorder, or an adult who suffers from migraines, anxiety, PTSD, depression, addictions, seizures or chronic pain such as fibromyalgia. But what if you knew of an alternative treatment that didn't necessarily require medications (and their side effects) and might promise... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/24/2008, comments (0)

Recognizing ADHD Challenges and Benefits

Janet P. Kramer, MD. ADDA Board of Directors I'm sharing what I learned from my friends who are adults dealing successfully with ADHD: The earlier the challenge is recognized, the earlier folks learn to deal with it effectively. Youngsters with ADHD, although a significant and complex neurodevelopmental... Read more Chevron

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 06/23/2008, comments (0)

ADHD and Obesity: Is There a Link?

There are many behaviors seen in children and adults with ADHD that just make sense, when you consider that the core symptoms are, among other things, inattention, impulsivity, distractibility and more. People with ADHD typically are sensory seeking, even though it may not always look that way, especially if the individual has the inattentive... Read more Chevron

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 06/18/2008, comment (1)

The Latest on Alternative Treatments

In the past week, both the New York Times and the Washington Post reported on alternative treatments for ADHD, partly because a new study was released showing that St. John's Wort is not an effective treatment for ADHD in children. The St. John Wort study was published in the June 11, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (0)

Parenting Children with ADHD: Take a few minutes to De-Stress

Parenting children with ADHD can be tough. Probably, you have read a number of books on the subject, you know all about the benefits of positive parenting. You know what to do and may even have a behavioral chart on the wall. But even the best intentions are not always enough. Sometimes, the frustrations boil over and we react,... Read more Chevron

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