ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Genetic variant that can lead to severe impulsivity identified

By |2016-10-05T06:45:51-04:00December 29th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Brain, Research|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

ScienceDaily (2010-12-27) -- Scientists have found that a genetic variant of a brain receptor molecule may contribute to violently impulsive behavior when people who carry it are under the influence of alcohol. The researchers sequenced DNA of the impulsive subjects and compared those sequences with DNA from an equal number of non-impulsive Finnish control subjects. They [...]

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Let the ADHD gifts begin…

By |2018-10-01T14:34:32-04:00December 22nd, 2010|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , , , , , |

Here it is...my first ADHD gift of the 2010 holiday season. I love my family. :) Amazingly, I did not have the squirrel-related t-shirt from T-Shirt Box Chester yet. I do have the chicken-related coasters. And interestingly, earlier in the day my neighbor and I were talking about squirrels. **Cue "Twilight Zone" music**

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Presenting at Virtual AD/HD Conference today (10/4)

By |2016-10-05T06:46:11-04:00October 4th, 2010|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , , , |

Today is the first day of the 3-day Virtual AD/HD Conference. I will be presenting on ADHD & Money at 3:45pm EST. Here's a link to register for the conference: Conference Sign-Up This conference is particularly exciting because it is entirely online. Hope to "see" you there!

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Having ADHD is like being an Ernie in a world of Berts.

By |2018-10-01T14:35:53-04:00March 30th, 2010|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , , , |

I can so relate to Ernie. Here are some of his finer moments of living with non-ADHD Bert. 1. Ernie and the Telephone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpxAChE46zU "Ernie, don't throw that on the floor!" "Oh, oh I'm sorry Bert. I'll pick it up later. I couldn't wait..." 2. Listen for the Knock at the Door http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCXFBThMEMI "Hey Bert, was [...]

ADHD children function better when outdoors

By |2016-10-05T06:46:11-04:00March 12th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Research|Tags: , , , |

Children with ADHD function better when spending time in outdoor settings, according to a study conducted at the University of Illinois-Champaign Landscape and Human Health According to the website: In an initial, Midwestern-based survey, parents of children with AD/HD were more likely to nominate activities that typically occur in green outdoor settings as being best for [...]

Is ADHD Overmedicated?

By |2016-11-20T07:53:47-05:00March 11th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Books, Medication, Organizing|Tags: , , , , , |

The Edge Foundation, which specializes in coaching services for ADHD students, provides their opinion on medication treatment of ADHD. The blog post includes information on Judith Warner's new book, We've Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication. http://www.edgefoundation.org/blog/2010/03/11/is-adhd-overmedicated/

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