ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder
Grocery shopping when you have ADHD
Grocery shopping when you have ADHD.
Is it ADHD or OCD?
Is it ADHD or OCD?
The difference between ADHD and ADD
The difference between ADHD and ADD.
Genetic variant that can lead to severe impulsivity identified
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 [...]
Let the ADHD gifts begin…
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**
Presenting at Virtual AD/HD Conference today (10/4)
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!
Having ADHD is like being an Ernie in a world of Berts.
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
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?
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/
Online guides for ADHD medication info
I've found two guides online for learning more about medication for ADHD. The first is the "ADHD Parents' Medication Guide" (I added the apostrophe to the title...I think it needs one.) It was created by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the American Psychiatric Assocation (APA). It can be found here: http://www.psych.org/Share/Parents-Med-Guide/Medication-Guides/ParentsMedGuide-ADHD-English.aspx [...]