I was surprised today to read online about the evolving ‘controversy’ about ADD/ADHD in Australia.
There was an article in the Daily Telegraph, which can be read here.

It seems that a committee has been set up to review the funding of ADHD medications by the government. However, because of the ‘ADHD Controversy’, the public and the press (and the oppoisition parties) are demanding to know the identities of the doctors involved to help to prevent a ‘conflict of interest’. The government has refused to release the identities of these doctors, because they were threatening to quit over it.

I am upset to hear that it is in this situation right now. It seems that the misinformation and stigma against ADHD has reached the level of the media and opposition parties.

But, I must admit - that I don’t really have a good sense of what is truly going on.

Is this debate affecting people’s ability to see the doctor that they need to see and to get the help that they need?

Are there any readers of this blog from Australia who can help to shed some light on this situation?

Is there anything that those of us from ‘overseas’ can do to help the situation?

Please add any comments below to share your opinions or views.

Thanks,
Dr. Kenny

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In this final installment of the Talk Radio show about ADHD - Laurie Walsh interviews Dr. Handelman about how parents can handle their ADHD children during the summer.
Dr. Handelman reviews his ‘ADHD Tips for a Smooth Summer’, which provide suggestions for behavior, routines, activities, medication and how parents can improve their relationships with their kids in the summer time.

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In this third episode of ADHD The Good News, we focus on how ADD/ADHD can manifest itself in adolescents. Teens go through a lot of changes during their adolescents - in all realms - including physical, psychological, hormonal, emotional, etc. When ADHD is there, it can create extra challenges. This episode will help you to understand the challenges of ADD/ADHD in the teenager.

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Please leave any comments or feedback just below. Also, click on ’share this’ to forward this episode to anyone that you think would benefit from learning more about ADD/ADHD.

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In the second show (of 4 shows) of this radio series, we discuss the common myths and facts associated with ADD and ADHD.

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Eli Lilly is sponsoring the ‘Focus On Your Possibilities Scholarship Program’.

This is a program aimed at adults living with ADD or ADHD.

There are a total of 20 scholarships, with a possible $5000 per scholarship.

This scholarship is featured at ADHD.com - and it says:

To apply for the Focus on Your Possibilities Scholarship, individuals must be:

* 25 years or older;
* diagnosed with ADHD by a physician and currently undergoing treatment;
* attending or planning to attend an accredited public or private undergraduate or graduate school in the United States or would like to obtain a GED;
* enrolled or planning to enroll in a college, institute, university, vocational/technical school, or GED program on a full-time basis;
* able to provide examples of significant drive and passion that will enable them to capitalize on their talents through education.

Applications must be postmarked by July 31, 2007.

To read more about this program, click here.

To get a copy of the application, visit here.

UPDATE:
After the comments below - I have contacted the administrator of the program to check about international applications.
Here is what I found out:
Melinda Cloud, of Eli Lilly, wrote to me today by email:

The scholarship program is open to everyone worldwide. It will cover tuition in any country at an accredited school with an accredited program.

So, if you meet the criteria of the scholarship - do apply, even if you are not in the US.

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In May and June, I was interviewed on talk radio in Canada. The show has been replayed in many major Canadian cities. I described the show here: ADHD Talk Radio.

I am happy to report to you that I have been able to get recordings of the show to share them with you - so even if you don’t live in Canada, or you do, but couldn’t listen to the shows - you can listen and learn right now, here on my blog.

Feel free to pass this link along to anyone that you think may want to learn more about ADD or ADHD, but clicking the button below that says: ‘Share This’.

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Enjoy!

Dr. Kenny

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