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 time will not be so emotionally overwhelming for you.
Last week, at the ADDA conference, I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Ned Hallowell speak on "Unwarapping the Gifts of the Mind." Dr.... Read more »
It happens to every parent who has a child with ADHD or autism. You go through the “search for the perfect supplement” phase to treat... Read more »
One of the major symptoms of ADHD is impulsiveness. This is reacting before thinking. Impulsiveness can appear in many different ways. Some... Read more »
If your child has problems staying focused and paying attention, one result can be that they find it difficult to finish tasks. You may... Read more »
If you have ever set foot inside of a school then undoubtedly you have heard the phrase, "Good job!" spoken in excitedly rising tones to... Read more »
A survey in Great Britain has found that more than half of women in that country have taken drugs, including one to... Read more »
Adults with ADD/ADHD may be constantly struggling to keep up. They may switch jobs often, either because they become bored with their duties or... Read more »
For some adults with ADD/ADHD, the holiday season is a wonderful time. They thrive in the excitement and rush of holiday shopping, parties and events... Read more »
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »
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