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posted 08/02/2009, comment (1)

ADHD Past and Present

When I was a kid back in the seventies ADHD as we know it now did not exist. Sure there were probably kids in my classroom who had this disorder but we just didn't have the diagnosis or the name for it. This is much akin to the fact that I didn't know people with autism existed until I was in my twenties and in college. Things... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/27/2009, comments (4)

Ten Ways to Help Your ADHD Child Control Their Anger

In a 1999 study which appeared in the Journal of Attention Disorders (Kitchens, S.A., Rosen, L.A., & Braaten, E.B. (1999). Differences in anger, aggression, depression, and anxiety between ADHD and non-ADHD children. Journal of Attention Disorders, 3, 77-84) it was found that children with ADHD reported themselves to be significantly angrier... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/24/2009, comments (0)

When You Should Seek Immediate Medical Help

Symptoms of ADHD are not life-threatening and generally do not need emergency medical treatment. There are, however some times when you should contact your doctor immediately or make a visit to the emergency room. Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Obviously, signs of suicidal thoughts should be immediately addressed and you... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/20/2009, comments (0)

After the Diagnosis of ADHD

Okay so you have just gotten the diagnosis for your child of ADD or ADHD. And you are still in shock wondering what it all means and what you can now do to help your child. The period of time after the diagnosis can be one filled with confusion and worry. I am going to give you some suggestions of what to focus upon so that this... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/17/2009, comments (0)

Five Books to Share with Your ADHD Child

In a previous share post, I went over some points to remember when talking to your children about their diagnosis of ADHD. This week, I wanted to share with you some books that are available to help you talk about ADHD with your children and to help your children better understand ADHD, how it impacts their life and the treatments... Read more Chevron

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