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Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

From Denial to Diagnosis: A Parent’s Journey to Getting Help for Your Child’s Special Needs

When you hold your baby in your arms for the first time you may daydream about the future. You may envision your child losing their first tooth, tasting ice-cream for the first time, or hitting a home-run at their first baseball game. Your vision probably includes an expectation that your child will progress through the normal milestones of... Read moreChevron
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The Undiagnosed Boyfriend with ADHD

It may be a particularly dangerous practice but I am sure I am not the only one who does this. Do you ever revisit past relationships and think about the people in your life who went undiagnosed with something? Now that I know about ADHD, I am pretty darn sure that my first boyfriend did have this disorder.   I met Mike (name changed to... Read moreChevron
posted 11/09/2010, comments (0)|
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Dealing with ADHD and Forgetfulness

What did you forget today? Over the years I have received emails from many adults with ADHD. One recurring theme in these emails is how difficult the symptom of forgetfulness is. Of all the different ADHD symptoms, this, according to one woman, is the worst. Her forgetfulness has labeled her "lazy," "uncaring," "unthoughtful," and "stupid."... Read moreChevron
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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

ADHD Behavior Management: When Rewards and Punishments Don’t Work

One of the core principles of behavior management is that we all respond to rewards and punishments in our environment. When our behavior is “reinforced” or rewarded, we tend to keep engaging in that particular behavior. And when we are “punished” (as in not getting a reward or having something we like taken away) for a... Read moreChevron
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June 2010 in Review

And thus, we conclude another fantastic month over at ADHD Central!  Thank you all for participating in the community!  This is a vibrant, active and energetic group with some great experts. Again, thank you.  We hope you enjoy the site.   In case you missed anything, here are some quick-hits:   Eileen Bailey brought... Read moreChevron
posted 06/28/2010, comments (0)|

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