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    posted 04/01/2009, comment (1)

    Why isn't my Adderall XR doing anything for me?

    I'm a 29 year old female. I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 11. My parents choose to take a non drug approuch to my what they thought of as a learning disablity. I was successful in high school and wasn't till college that my ADHD started to effected my day to day life. At 25 I went on Strattra. The Strattra worked great for me. My insurence... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/30/2009, comments (2)

    Learning Disabilities

    Learning disabilities (LDs) impact the way people (both children and adults) process information, but have nothing to do with intelligence. Many people with learning disabilities have average to above average IQs Although most people consider the negative impact LDs can have on a child during school, these are lifelong conditions and can also have... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/28/2009, comments (2)

    Noise at cocktail parties

    Does anyone have any suggestions/advice on how to handle the overstimulation/chaos in a cocktail party situation. I was at a party last night and found myself overwhelmed by the noise of multiple conversations and people competing to be heard ( LOUD ) I find that if I am having a conversation with one person I am simultaneously hearing all of... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/27/2009, comments (0)

    Frequently Asked Questions: Diagnosing ADHD

    What is involved in the diagnosis of ADHD?    The diagnostic process for ADHD should include a thorough physical exam to rule out other conditions.  This should include blood work and vision and hearing tests.   Screening tests, such as TOVA and the Continuous Performance Test are sometimes used to measure... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/26/2009, comments (2)

    Time to Say Goodbye

    Dear Friends, I've been a writer/expert here at ADHDcentral for nearly 1 1/2 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. My passion has always been to reach out to those touched by ADHD with support, education and resources. I've met wonderful and interesting people here at ADHDcentral. However, it is time for me to move on. As of April 1, I... Read moreChevron
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