Archive for May, 2008
Discrimination in School
Posted by: | CommentsI just came across a news report which is frankly shocking to me.
It’s a combination of ‘Survivor’ and systematized bullying in a kindergarten class.
In Morningside, FLA, a 5 year old boy who is in the process of being diagnosed with Autism, was ‘voted out’ of class by his classmates.
How a Kindergarten teacher could allow this to happen (and actually facilitate this) is mind boggling.
Adult ADD Scholarship
Posted by: | CommentsEli Lilly – the makers of Strattera, are sponsoring a scholarship for Adults with ADD, called: “Focus on Your Possibilities”.
Food Additive Elimination: Becoming Mainstream?
Posted by: | CommentsThe link between food additives (i.e. preservatives and food coloring) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD or ADHD) has been speculated for a very long time. There has been research for decades on this. The Feingold Diet has been in existence for many years, and postulates that when you eliminate food additives, ADD or ADHD will improve.
Patient Voices: ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsThe New York Times put out a fantastic multimedia webpage this week – sharing people’s experiences with ADD/ADHD.
It’s called: Patient Voices: A.D.H.D.
There is a lot of great information there -
* to help parents to further understand their kids/teens
* For adults with ADD/ADHD to understand it better
* To further understand the role of medicine and other treatments
Lines That Divide Us – Bullying Video
Posted by: | CommentsA friend of mine, Michel Fortin, shared this video on his blog. It is very powerful, and has a significant implication for those with ADD or ADHD.
This video demonstrates the awful aspects of bullying, how many students it affects, and how difficult it can be emotionally.
ADDA Conference – Register Early for Discount
Posted by: | CommentsI am posting a message that ADD Coach Beverley Rohman forwarded to me to make sure that you know about the upcoming conference being put on by ADDA.
They want to encourage you to sign up right now – so they are giving you a discount if you register by May 16th. Here is the important information:
Adult ADD Roadtrip – Screen Yourself
Posted by: | CommentsPeople are becoming more aware of the fact that adults often have ADD/ADHD as well as kids. A recent US based study found that 4.4% of American adults have ADD/ADHD, and many aren’t aware of it.
Shire, the company which produces Adderall and Vyvanse, has developed an awareness campaign which will help adults to ‘self screen’ for the disorder. They have called it the ‘RoADHD Trip’, as they will be traveling to different US cities.
