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Eileen Bailey

posted 09/22/2009, comment (1)

Question of the Week: Most Embarrassing Moment

Merely Me's share post this week reminded me that we all have embarrasssing moments. These moments may revolve around us or may involve our children. A while back, I wrote about "When People Stare" in which my son turned off the escalator in the mall, while people were on it. When you or your child lives with ADHD, these moments are embarrassing... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/17/2009, comments (2)

It's ADHD Awareness Week! Celebrities speak out about their ADHD

In case you were not aware, ADHD Awareness Week (September 14-20) is happening right now as we speak. One purpose of such a promotional campaign is to let the public know more about this disorder in hopes that more children might be diagnosed and treated at an earlier age. The other hope is that as more people find out about ADHD, the... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/15/2009, comments (0)

Starting Your Own Support Group

You've looked around and asked around but you still can't seem to find a local support group, either for ADHD or parenting children with ADHD. The next best thing is to start your own support group. Although this can sound daunting, it doesn't necessarily have to be. The following steps can help make the process easier. Look for a... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/15/2009, comments (6)

Question of the Week: Do You (or Your Child) Have Hypersensitivities?

Hypersensitivity can occur with any of the senses, even though we most often think of this as a sensitivity to touch (the completely irritating feel of a tag in the back of your shirt). But some people may be highly sensitive to smell, becoming irritated or feeling ill from certain smells. Picky eating can also be a sign of a hypersensitivity,... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/13/2009, comment (1)

Study Shows Boring Tasks Difficult for Adults with ADHD

Adults with ADHD have long stated they have a difficult time paying attention to and completing boring tasks. One recent study may have backed up that claim with scientific data. The study was completed at the National Institute on Drug Abuse by Nora D. Volkow M.D. and her colleagues. A preliminary report of the study was reported in... Read more Chevron

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