Monday, February 13, 2012

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Improving Social Skills in Children with ADHD

When I started to realize that my son's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was having an impact on his social interactions, I considered social skills group therapy as a solution. Social skills group therapy helps children with ADHD or a disorder on the autism spectrum learn and practice social skills with other children.   I... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2012, comments (0)|
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Action Plan: Back to School Season with ADHD

Ah, summer. Is there any time of the year more dear to children's hearts? Its bliss is only marred by what's at the end of it - back to school. After months of nothing more strenuous than camp, children's brains are just not ready for the rigors of the classroom and the structured format of the school day.   The switching of gears is... Read moreChevron
posted 08/01/2011, comments (0)|
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Merely Me

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Freelance Writer who suffers from Anxiety and Depression

Making the Decision to Change Your Child’s Doctor

In previous posts I have talked in detail about the decision to try medication for my son. I first wrote about our experience with Risperdal, and then followed up with how my son’s doctor added Celexa to the Risperdal. This medication combination has been extremely effective for my son. His attention span has increased, he is far less... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Book Review: "7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD"

Title: 7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD   Author: Bryan Hutchinson   This e-book is available to anyone, for free, and provides valuable information about raising and teaching children with ADHD. The author, Bryan Hutchinson, is an adult with ADHD. He was not diagnosed with ADHD as a child and as a result... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Managing ADHD Symptoms - Five Tips for Time Management for Children and Teens

There's no doubt about it, children with ADHD are often unorganized and lack time management skills. They may have trouble sequencing events or problems planning out their time. They may get distracted and forget the current task or lose track of time. They may underestimate how much time activity will take or hyperfocus, spending too much time on... Read moreChevron
posted 05/10/2011, comments (0)|

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