In reading Mandy’s recent posts on Word Salads and Fears and the comments which followed, I got to thinking (which is sometimes a dangerous thing, hehe). How many of us know what is involved in the first steps to determine whether or not MS has affected our cognitive function?
I’ve had times during this disease at which my brain was heavy, slow, and disorganized. And for someone who once could...
(1) call home from graduate school,
(2) ask my mom to go to my bookcase
(3) to...
Often when a person goes to see a doctor because he or she has concerns about memory or the possibility of Alzheimer's disease, the doctor... Read more »
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Most articles written about ADHD often lump the three subtypes together, giving a fairly "one size fits all" perspective on how ADHD... Read more »
Inattention is one of the major symptoms of ADHD, although it is still greatly misunderstood. Some experts believe that it is “over” attention,... Read more »
When a child enters first grade, he/she has his/her first experience with needing to sit still, pay attention for extended periods of time, homework... Read more »
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Consistently work with teachers. Create a system of communication that will allow you to know on a daily or weekly basis how your child is doing in... Read more »
A government task force is recommending that women at high risk for osteoporosis should be given a bone density test starting at age 60, rather than... Read more »
Difficulty with Boring, Repetitive Tasks Is your house a mess because you hate and avoid doing chores? Completing repetitive tasks like laundry is hard for women with ADD/ADHD. Spending Time Ruminating Getting lost in your thoughts or...
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