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CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

Work and Social Security Programs: Impact on AD/HD

My 19-year-old son is in a post-high school program that offers trial work assignments, independent living skills, and social skills, combined with some community college. We are hopeful that he will develop work skills. Social challenges are his most immediate challenge. The prospect of no health insurance because of a lack of full-time... Read more Chevron

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E. Clarke Ross is the CEO of CHADD

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posted 10/28/2009, comments (2)

ADHD and the Role of Government

Following receipt of our August 13, 2009 e-mail blast to our 68,000 constituents titled Get Involved-Health Care Reform and Congress-13 Principles to Consider, a gentleman asked to be removed from our mailing list. He was in his fifties and has lived with AD/HD his entire adult life. He commented that to deal with AD/HD, CHADD did not need to... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (4)

Join the Discussion! Should there be Accommodations for ADHD?

In grade school my eldest son was having great difficulty with his handwriting. He was referred by the school to see an occupational therapist to help him with his fine motor skills. His hands would physically hurt and he would struggle to get in class assignments and tests finished within the time period allotted. He was always... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/17/2009, comments (5)

Seasonal Allergies and ADHD

Autumn is here and while we admire the beauty of the changing leaves and enjoy the cooler temps, it is also a time when many people don't wish to step outside of their house due to allergies. The pollen from trees, grasses, molds and particularly ragweed can be especially troublesome to allergy sufferers during these fall months. And... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (3)

Question of the Week: Does Exercise Help You Manage ADHD Symptoms?

In reading over some of the recent posts, exercise has come up on a couple occasions. Merely Me posted on ADHD and Yoga and in her most recent post, Deborah mentions having an exercise ball at her desk at work to help relieve some of the pent up energy. So my question this week: What types of exercises do you use to help manage symptoms... Read more Chevron

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