Archive for ADHD General Information
Long Term Stimulant Use Improves School Grades
Posted by: | CommentsWhen kids or teens are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, doctors generally recommend medication to help to control the symptoms.The most commonly used medications include the stimulant medications – namely medicines like: Concerta, Adderall, Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA, Methylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, and others.
Action Signs For Children’s Mental Health
Posted by: | CommentsDespite progress that has been made in children’s mental health, research repeatedly shows that greater than 75% of children with diagnosable and treatable mental health conditions do not get the proper diagnosis or treatment. To address this, in 2001, the US Surgeon General called for the development of some “warning signs” or “action signs” to help to identify children at risk. It was a large task – which some of the top American scientists have been working on since the Surgeon General’s call to action. Today – on October 28, 2011, the scientific paper, as well as a toolkit are being released to the public.
Procrastination in ADHD Kids and Teens
Posted by: | CommentsDoes your ADD or ADHD child procrastinate a lot? If you’re like most parents, the answer is yes. And it likely leads to frustration, hassles, and maybe even battles.
And most parents are thinking: ” This whole thing could have been avoided, if my son (or daughter) didn’t leave this till the last minute!”
Great ADHD Resources
Posted by: | CommentsAs you know, it is really important to develop supports around you and your family. Whenever you are dealing with any challenge – like ADD/ADHD challenges, or working toward a goal, it is very helpful to have a support network. The saying “it takes a village” comes to mind. I’m writing this post today to share the people who are part of my support network online – particularly when I had a major event – the launch of my book.
ADHD on Breakfast Television
Posted by: | CommentsI had the great fortune of being invited onto Breakfast Television – one of Canada’s biggest morning shows. Here’s a copy of my interview. Enjoy!
Adult ADHD Radio Interview
Posted by: | CommentsOn Sunday September 4, 2011, I was interviewed on WGTK radio on the Dr. Stan Frager show. The interview was all about adult ADHD (with some questions/comments about teen ADHD as well).
Dr. Frager was kind enough to let me share the recording of the radio station with you. You can hear the radio interview here: Read More→
ADHD Superpowers?
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As an ADHD expert, and a proponent of a strength based model of ADHD, I do look for the strengths and the positive side of ADD/ADHD (as I wrote in my book: Attention Difference Disorder). I don’t know if I would say that people with ADD/ADHD have super powers.
Attention Difference Disorder in the Toronto Star
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This past weekend, there was an article about my new book: Attention Difference Disorder. You can see the online version of the article here.
7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI want to share with you a free resource which I think you will find very helpful.
Bryan Hutchinson has authored 3 books on ADHD, and several free ebooks. I’m writing to share with you about one of the free ebooks which I think you’ll find very helpful.
Attention Difference Disorder on Amazon
Posted by: | CommentsMy new book, Attention Difference Disorder was just released yesterday (on June 7, 2011).
It was a whirlwind of a day. Very exciting indeed.
