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Talking About Your ADHD to Your Friends

After you have been diagnosed with ADHD, you might be anxious to share the news. Your diagnosis might be a relief, finally you understand what has caused your forgetfulness, your inability to follow a conversation, your chronic tardiness. You are excited and want to let your friends know. But before launching into a discussion about ADHD,... Read moreChevron
posted 01/18/2011, comments (0)|
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ADHD Action Plan for Parents

When you are faced with the possibility of your child having ADHD, you may not know where to turn or what to do. The following action plan can help you sort through all the information you need to know and give you a starting point get your child the help he or she needs.Learn about ADHD. ADHD is not a simple diagnosis. Although there are... Read moreChevron
posted 01/10/2011, comments (0)|
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Action Plan for Adults with ADHD Recently (Or Yet to Be) Diagnosed

You think you have ADHD. You have struggled throughout your life with paying attention and focusing. You have a need to be constantly moving. You struggled throughout your school years, barely passing or spending hours studying for tests only to fail them. You have moved from job to job, always feeling restless. You are always running late,... Read moreChevron
posted 01/05/2011, comments (0)|
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ADD/ADHD blog http://pillsdontteachskills.com, A Personal Story of Overcoming the Challenges of Adult ADD
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My ADD Concerta Experience

Ah yes, the never ending debate of medicating, over-medicating, under-medicating and misdiagnosing ADD/ADHD. For me, I'd have to say it was just right. I was on Concerta for a couple of years and benefited from being on it. However, the phrase "pills don't teach skills" is one of the most accurate and impactful statements I have heard during my... Read moreChevron
posted 01/04/2011, comments (2)|
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Accepting Your Child’s Diagnosis: Are we Going to Holland or Beirut?

When your child gets diagnosed with something like ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or some combination of acronyms, some kind and gentle soul may send you a comforting message about acceptance. I knew I had made the leagues of becoming a “special” parent when I got the forward in my e-mail box about going to... Read moreChevron
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