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Caregiver Medication Diary: Risperdal and Celexa

We have been talking a lot about medications here on ADHD Central lately. Part of the reason for this is that so many of you write in with questions about medications and you are wanting to know things such as whether or not certain medications are effective. These are always difficult questions to answer particularly because these types of... Read moreChevron
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For those seeking information about the Toughlove program or groups...

A few years ago, I posted here that Toughlove International had disbanded. Since it's beginnings in the 1980's, three books have been published: Toughlove by Phyllis and David York and Ted Wachtel; Toughlove Solutions by Phyllis and David York and Ted Wachtel; and more recently in 2006, The Toughlove... Read moreChevron
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Can Martial Arts Help Children with ADHD Focus?

Can enrolling your child with ADHD into a martial arts program help him or her to focus more in school?   Several studies have shown that physical exercise has a positive impact on children with ADHD, increasing mental alertness and improving social skills. One study showed that loneliness, shyness and hopelessness were less prevalent in... Read moreChevron
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8 Ways to Decrease Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior

In Part One of my series on ADHD and aggression we talked about some of the possible contributing factors to your child’s aggressive outbursts. Some of these factors may include anxiety, an inability to deal with anger and frustration, impulsivity, sensory processing difficulties, and difficulty with understanding consequences. No matter... Read moreChevron
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How to Deal with Aggressive Behavior (Part One)

Let’s face it. Aggressive behavior is not fun to deal with and especially when you see it in your child. For many parents who have children with ADHD, autism or other related disorders, aggressive behavior may not be so uncommon. But it is something that parents may be reluctant to talk about for fear that they or their child will be... Read moreChevron

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