Archive for ADHD Parenting

It has been known for a long time that ADD/ADHD runs in families. ADD/ADHD is very genetic. Heritability studies show that ADD/ADHD is about as genetic as height – i.e. it is in the 80-85% heritable.

A study was done that shows that it is quite common for more than one member of the family to be taking medication for ADD/ADHD.

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I was recently sitting in a team meeting with the members of our clinic team. We were having a discussion which was partially about patients, but also partially about parenting techniques which we use as parents ourselves.

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Often technology can help kids in school to learn effectively. This technology can be helpful for kids, teens or adults with ADD/ADHD – and it is particularly helpful when there is a co-existing learning disability – like dyslexia or any other LD.

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A new block buster movie has just come out: Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

This is a movie about a young boy (10 years old in the book, but 17 in the movie), who struggles with school, and often gets into a lot of trouble.
Why? Because he has ADHD and Dyslexia.

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As a doctor who works every day with kids and teens with ADD/ADHD, I come across many issues in my office which I can blog about. Sometimes I take certain experiences, and turn them into articles, and other times I don’t.

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A recent report came out of the UK that children with ADHD are able to ‘jump the queue’ if they are able to document their ADHD. The ‘Disability Discrimination Act’ states that leisure parks and attractions have to accommodate the needs of all visitors.

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ADHD in Families

Posted by: Dr. Kenny Handelman | Comments (12)

When one member of a family has ADD or ADHD, it can have a big impact on ALL members of the family.
And, we know that ADHD is about 80% genetic, so often when one person has ADHD, one or more of the other family members actually have ADHD.

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I’m pleased to let you know about a great opportunity to learn more about ADHD and specific strategies that can help you with ADHD in your family.

Introducing the ADHD Family Summit. This is a Teleseminar (teleclass) series that will be starting on May 4, 2009, and going every Monday night and Wednesday night for several weeks. It is being hosted by Rory Stern, PsyD. He has a number of top notch experts in ADHD and issues that affect your family who have agreed to share their expertise with you – for FREE.

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I’m pleased to announce that I will be doing a live lecture on ADD and ADHD in Georgetown, Ontario, on May 7th, 2009.
The title is: Attention Difference Disorder ™: How to Turn Differences into Strengths – ADHD in Kids, Teens and Adults

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In a recent LA Times article, Ms. Ellison discusses the Facebook group for ADHD, which is sponsored by McNeil Pharma – the makers of Concerta.

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