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What to Do When Your ADHD Child Won’t Gain Weight

There are a lot of potential reasons why a child with ADHD might not gain weight so easily. Hyperactivity  can cause a child to be motorized all day with little motivation to stop and eat food. Getting a child with ADHD to simply sit down, take a break, and eat can prove challenging. Some children with ADHD or related disorders may have... Read moreChevron
posted 02/28/2011, comments (2)|
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Children with ADHD and SSDI Benefits

We frequently receive questions from parents wondering if their child with ADHD is eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question.  ADHD does not automatically qualify a child for Social Security Disability Benefits. Whether or not a child is eligible would depend on the... Read moreChevron
posted 02/23/2011, comments (5)|
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Our Experience with Risperdal (Risperidone)

In this post I will share some of the research about an anti-psychotic medication called Risperdal. I will also share our personal experience in treating our son with this medication. In my previous post I had discussed the process of making the decision to medicate your child.  For any parent who must make this decision, it is not an easy... Read moreChevron
posted 02/16/2011, comments (35)|
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ADHD and Cyber Bullying

In previous post, we've talked about bullying, both how parents can help a child who is being bullied and what to do if your child is the bully. Both are important. As any parent of a child with special needs or who feels different because of being gay... being gifted... being overweight, there is an increased risk of being bullied and... Read moreChevron
posted 01/26/2011, comments (0)|
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Apps for Parents of Special Needs Children

This past fall I broke down and finally bought an iPad. I promise that I don’t own any stock in Apple products but I fell in love with this device. It is so intuitive that even someone like me - who is best described as technically challenged - can figure it out. Mobile devices are quickly becoming a part of our daily lives as are "apps."... Read moreChevron
posted 01/22/2011, comments (5)|
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