According to the American Heritage Dictionary, advocacy is “the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or policy.’ For people with ADHD, advocacy becomes an important issue. Parents stand up for their children, attending parent teacher and IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings in school. They talk with psychologists, educators and medical professionals to make sure their child receives the best care and the best education possible. College...
Read moreWhen you are faced with the possibility of your child having ADHD, you may not know where to turn or what to do. The following action... Read more »
You think you have ADHD. You have struggled throughout your life with paying attention and focusing. You have a need to be constantly... Read more »
My son Andrew enters his senior year in high school this September and turns 18 in October. People who don't know us well ask, "What's he... Read more »
ADHD is a medical diagnosis. You are bound to have health bills throughout the year to pay for your treatment. There are health insurance... Read more »
Children with ADHD have endless energy, impulsive impulses, and tend to become easily bored. All of this can add up to a child getting in... Read more »
for ADHD can be varied. There are behavior modification programs, counseling/therapy and medication. In addition, if you have co-existing... Read more »
The following are tips to help you work with medical professionals:Understand your diagnosis. Do as much research as possible and write down how it... Read more »
How would you describe the family life in a home where at least one child had Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)? Fun, interesting, chaotic, hectic,... Read more »
As children enter into third grade, demands increase. During the coming years, schoolwork becomes more complex, with projects that may require... Read more »
ADHD and Learning Disabilities ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child’s ability to... Read more »