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Interesting News Story

Over on our News page, we currently have a news abstract for the following story: Adopted Kids at Greater Risk for ADHD, Anxiety.   In light of the recent Russian-adoption situation and our knowledge of ADHD, is this an accurate conclusion?   Is an adopted child more likely to have a chemical imbalance, leading to ADHD?  Is... Read moreChevron
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Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

How to Talk So Your ADHD Child Will Listen

One popular wish of parents who have a child with ADHD is that their child would listen. Sometimes it may appear that your child is either unaware of what you are saying or that they have heard you but they don’t care to respond. It can be extremely frustrating to talk to your child, knowing that you may be ignored. But there are many... Read moreChevron
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Q of the Week: Do You Know Someone Denying their ADHD?

A while back I wrote about denial of ADHD in adults . We received a number of responses to this, mostly wives, some frustrated after years of trying to make their marriage work.   Denial of ADHD can be caused by different reasons, for example: social stigma or fear of failure. No matter what the reason, undiagnosed ADHD can create problems... Read moreChevron
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ADHD and Relationships

I used to drive my ex-husband crazy. Actually, I think what used to drive him crazy was my Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I'm not sure what else about me drove him crazy, but that was definitely an irritant.   I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years after my first marriage broke up, so at the time, although I was beginning to realize... Read moreChevron
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People who deny ADHD

My son Jeff, had many ADHD challenges and only when he got into the 5th grade did his teacher agree. He struggled all his life.  Many family members do not agree that ADHD exists, especially some older ones. Jeffrey is no longer with us. He died at 21.   Jeffrey's Mom

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