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CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD

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E. Clarke Ross is the CEO of CHADD

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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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Deborah

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

Controlling Impulse Spending

About ten years ago, I went to a craft fair with my parents. My parents go to the type of craft fairs that have handwoven coats and custom made wood furniture. I fell in love with some custom-made leather boots. They created a mold for your feet and lower legs and made the boots from that. They cost $500 (I got the sterling silver buttons). They... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

Question of the Week: Do You Prefer Quiet or Bustling Holidays?

For many adults (and children) with ADHD, the noisy, bustling holiday season is a major distraction, making it difficult to focus from early November through January. They may crave and require some down time each day or each week, to regenerate and help cope. Other adults may thrive with the added activities on their schedule, finding... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

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posted 11/09/2009, comment (1)

How to Conquer Kid Clutter before the Holidays

To say that my Max is "messy" is probably the understatement of the year. I have been to many of my friend's houses some of whom have several children under the age of five. But these tots have nothing on my Max as far as making a mess of their surroundings. Right now he is into taking toys apart. He has many toy trains... Read more Chevron

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Angella

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I have 2 boys , they are 11 and 2. My oldest has ADHD.

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posted 11/08/2009, comment (1)

The benefits of ADHD

Not sure if it's worth the price of having ADHD over being just a normal kid with out the struggles,but here's my perspective on the good side of ADHD that I have observed in my son's life. He is super smart. In second grade (now in fifth) he was at a 4th grade reading level. He maintains honor roll most of the time. He is a math wiz. He is very... Read more Chevron

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