Lowell, MA March 22, 2004--‘The ADD Audio Coach’ enables Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to get on the path to empowerment and control using a well-defined format that is easy to follow.”
This step-by-step audio program works in an exercise format building foundations of control. A unique tracking method has also been incorporated within the workbook to help the listener to stay focused on each exercise to completion.
The first area covered in the program is use of Time, clarifying current projects and designing a reliable format to track these projects to fruition. The creators of the program understand that an organized living environment helps make life with Attention Deficit Disorder much easier, so the second fundamental area covered in the program is Home Environment. The third area covered in the program in Home Finances. Tracking and projecting upcoming expenses can be difficult for people living with Attention Deficit Disorder.
The tracking methods for finances, and project management suggested in the program work with many of the natural attributes of ADD/ADHD and are used to progress from chaos to control. Results from the program typically include increased confidence; a much more productive and enjoyable living environment, increased control over finances, enhanced ability to work through projects as well as future goals.
LifeLifters Inc., is a company owned and operated by people with ADD, existing to serve the needs of people with ADD. It is our mission to present practical organizing solutions and provide a forum of creative and educational discussion for this program and future solutions as they become available.
For more information, please go to: http://www.lifelifters.com.
The ADD Audio Coach is a registered trademark of LifeLifters Incorporated.
All rights reserved. © Copyright, LifeLifters 2002
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Tips on coping with a child with ADHD
I am a mother of a 6 year old son who was recently diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I am by no means a expert on this subject - I am only a mom who struggles to help my ADHD child.
Listed below are some tips I have learned from experience along the way.
1. Life with a child who has ADHD has its challenges, but remember that your child is not acting up because they want to be difficult - they can't help it . So it 's up to you to stay calm and avoid arguing with your child. It helps to keep the daily routine and home life as calm, predictable and stress-free as possible.
2. Accept that there is a problem, whether or not you accept the diagnosis. Denial will not help you or your child.
3. Be prepared to feel guilty about the time you spend with your ADHD child compared to the time you spend with your other children. Other family members may start to feel like your are neglecting them.
4. Take care of yourself - it is often challenging to raise a child with ADHD. Caring for your own physical and mental health is an important part of helping your child, and will provide you with the necessary energy when you need it the most.
5. The most important thing is NEVER punish your child while you are angry. Take a breather away from the child before you hand out any punishment to your child. Disicipline that belittles or shames a child can truly be harmful.
6. Start rewarding instead of punishing. You've probably already discovered how useless it is to try to punish your child when he 's running around or tuning you out. What I have found with my child is how well he responds to simple rewards. Praise good behavior immediately ("You brushed your teeth, just like I asked you to! Thanks so much!") and give your child a reward that pleases him such as a special snack or extra time to watch TV, for example. The reward should be something he can enjoy right away; kids with ADHD don 't like to wait.
7. Realize you are not alone. There are many parents out there who have a child with ADHD. If you need to talk to someone, you can find support groups out there. Talk to your Doctor or Therapist. They can point you in the right direction to find support.
Tina Barraclough is a stay at home mom and owner of http://best-home-based-business-idea.com Visit her website for Business Opportunities, free e-books,Business Articles,etc.
For information about a list of symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderlistofsymptoms/
Listed below are some tips I have learned from experience along the way.
1. Life with a child who has ADHD has its challenges, but remember that your child is not acting up because they want to be difficult - they can't help it . So it 's up to you to stay calm and avoid arguing with your child. It helps to keep the daily routine and home life as calm, predictable and stress-free as possible.
2. Accept that there is a problem, whether or not you accept the diagnosis. Denial will not help you or your child.
3. Be prepared to feel guilty about the time you spend with your ADHD child compared to the time you spend with your other children. Other family members may start to feel like your are neglecting them.
4. Take care of yourself - it is often challenging to raise a child with ADHD. Caring for your own physical and mental health is an important part of helping your child, and will provide you with the necessary energy when you need it the most.
5. The most important thing is NEVER punish your child while you are angry. Take a breather away from the child before you hand out any punishment to your child. Disicipline that belittles or shames a child can truly be harmful.
6. Start rewarding instead of punishing. You've probably already discovered how useless it is to try to punish your child when he 's running around or tuning you out. What I have found with my child is how well he responds to simple rewards. Praise good behavior immediately ("You brushed your teeth, just like I asked you to! Thanks so much!") and give your child a reward that pleases him such as a special snack or extra time to watch TV, for example. The reward should be something he can enjoy right away; kids with ADHD don 't like to wait.
7. Realize you are not alone. There are many parents out there who have a child with ADHD. If you need to talk to someone, you can find support groups out there. Talk to your Doctor or Therapist. They can point you in the right direction to find support.
Tina Barraclough is a stay at home mom and owner of http://best-home-based-business-idea.com Visit her website for Business Opportunities, free e-books,Business Articles,etc.
For information about a list of symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderlistofsymptoms/
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Online help for Attention Deficit Disorder!
Terry Matlen, ACSW is pleased to announce the launching of ADD Consults, the first online "one-stop shop" for services related to attention deficit disorder (ADHD).
ADD Consults offers psychoeducation, consultations, articles from leading experts, online conferences and other resources for adults and clinicians alike.
ADD Consults can be found at www.addconsults.com
For information about attention deficit and amphetamine addiction, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitandamphetamineaddiction/
ADD Consults offers psychoeducation, consultations, articles from leading experts, online conferences and other resources for adults and clinicians alike.
ADD Consults can be found at www.addconsults.com
For information about attention deficit and amphetamine addiction, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitandamphetamineaddiction/
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Aquariums Part of Solution to Attention Deficit Behavior among South Florida Children
According to Dr. Aubrey Fine, a leading researcher in the area of pet therapy, when patients have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aquariums provide an opportunity to point out impulsiveness and lack of attention in a non-threatening way. In fact, fish tanks are documented to sooth agitated feelings.
Stephen McCarty, founder of Pompano Beach-based Aquariums by the Sea, (www.aquariumsbythesea.com) is a marine biologist who has built thousands of customized fish tanks for South Floridians. McCarty report a dramatic increase of custom built homes, yachts, restaurants, and office buildings with 500 gallon plus aquariums.
Pet therapists have quantified the statistical impact of lower blood press from watching fish aquariums and concluded that the hypnotic nature of aquariums provides serene and peaceful psychological and physiological impacts. Anecdotally, clients of McCarty’s have reported that staring into a miniature ocean makes them less anxious and more willing to accept life conditions, rather than getting upset or agitated.
The large aquariums serving as foyer entrances, waiting room viewing, and restaurant centerpieces will be shown weekly, as Aquariums by the Sea is one of the key sponsors on the new PAX television program South Florida Pets! that begins airing on Tuesdays, 10am, starting April 30th.
For information about ADHD tips ,visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdtips/
Stephen McCarty, founder of Pompano Beach-based Aquariums by the Sea, (www.aquariumsbythesea.com) is a marine biologist who has built thousands of customized fish tanks for South Floridians. McCarty report a dramatic increase of custom built homes, yachts, restaurants, and office buildings with 500 gallon plus aquariums.
Pet therapists have quantified the statistical impact of lower blood press from watching fish aquariums and concluded that the hypnotic nature of aquariums provides serene and peaceful psychological and physiological impacts. Anecdotally, clients of McCarty’s have reported that staring into a miniature ocean makes them less anxious and more willing to accept life conditions, rather than getting upset or agitated.
The large aquariums serving as foyer entrances, waiting room viewing, and restaurant centerpieces will be shown weekly, as Aquariums by the Sea is one of the key sponsors on the new PAX television program South Florida Pets! that begins airing on Tuesdays, 10am, starting April 30th.
For information about ADHD tips ,visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdtips/
Friday, August 24, 2007
What is ADHD?
It seems that the "What is ADHD" question is not very easy to answer, despite the plethora of studies, research and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing over the past decades.
In asking the question, "What is ADHD," it is easier to answer by describing what ADHD is not. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder testing and research has not proven that ADHD is a medical condition. There is no concrete research that supports that Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a genuine disorder or a disease.
What we do know is that Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD is becoming a modern day American plague. It is the fastest growing diagnosis given to children and teens, often based on subjective Attention Deficit Disorder Hyperactivity testing of parent ratings and doctor observations.
Doctors use a standard checklist of characteristics when Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing to make a diagnosis and prescribe a standard course of stimulant drug therapy in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity.
ADHD symptoms commonly include aggressive behavior, constant activity, easy distractibility, impulsiveness and/or the inability to concentrate. These ADHD symptoms may include fidgeting or constant movement, excessive talking and difficulty participating in "quiet" activities like reading.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder children always seem to be in motion. They dash around, wiggle, squirm, fidget and talk nonstop. They are whirlwinds that leave messes, throw tantrums, start fights and act obstinate.
It's hard to miss ADHD in children but if the parent happens to miss the signs, the child's teacher certainly will make a point of clearly pointing it out to the parent.
The most prevalent, and most controversial, treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is drug therapy. The top drugs of choice being Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine and Concerta.
Now here's the scary part; These commonly prescribed drugs in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder fall in the same drug category (Schedule II) as cocaine, methadone and opium.
Only a decade ago, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder testing and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was virtually unheard of.
The 1987 edition of the Webster's Dictionary, touting 50,000 entries and modern definitions, does not even include the word "Hyperactive" or "Hyperactivity." The American Psychiatric Association did not name Attention Deficit as a disorder until 1990.
Young boys, by nature have higher levels of energy than their female counterparts. Boys are diagnoses at a rate three times higher than girls.
When did active, high-spirited, strong-willed and oft times uncooperative kids move from kids being kids to children having a mental disorder? If using ADHD medication sales as a marker, this shift began right about the time the American Psychiatric Association named this set of characteristics as a disorder.
Since 1990, prescriptions for ADHD medications quintupled.
As Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder reach all-time highs and continue to climb in this country, other countries around the world seem relatively unaffected by this "disorder." This is America's plague.
This country uses 500% more Ritalin than all the rest of the world combined.
It is rare to find an Asian child undergoing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder testing, much less receiving treatment. European children are diagnosed at a rate of about 10 percent of their American counterparts.
Either the United States has some pretty hyped up kids or American doctors are over-diagnosing Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Some people argue that Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are not disorders at all, but simply personality types. Some people can sit still, pay attention, concentrate on specific tasks and exhibit proficient social skills. Others get fidgety, jump from project to project or just do not fit in the societal "norm."
The argument is that ADHD people are not "sick" and in need of dangerous drug therapy but simply have a different way of dealing with the conventional world.
Sure these high-energy and on-the-go kids can be incredibly irritating to teachers, energy draining to parents and general all-around hassles in the grocery store but they are also unique, creative, expressive and full of life. And boy, are they full of life!
Maybe we, as a society, should encourage some of these freethinking traits instead of expecting these children to sit quietly.
After all, had Albert Einstein, Lugwig Van Beethoven, Frank Lloyd Wright, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison and Henry David Thoreau grown up in today's society, they likely would have been slapped with the Attention Deficit label and placed on medications to make them conform to societal standards.
Should we stifle the natural enthusiasm and fervor of hyperactive people with drug medications? Would we have the genius of these incredibly unique minds if stifled by altering drugs?
You have to wonder...
In the conventional treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the goal is short-term, as are the effects. The goal is to make the child more compliant (usually so they can sit quietly in school) and ADHD medications do work effectively for the majority of children.
However, the price paid for compliant children can be detrimental to the child's mental and physical well being is high.
You want your child to be able to focus, sustain attention and behave calmly and appropriately on his own instead of relying on a pharmaceutical drug to do that for him. We do not want a generation of children to grow up automatically thinking that drugs are the answer.
Treatment should address the root of the problem instead of temporarily masking the symptoms and it should produce lasting changes instead of "fixing" the problem for a couple hours.
A large body of research indicates that environmental factors - nutritionally deficient diets, lead poisoning, food allergies and such - cause ADHD symptoms.
By ruling out environmental toxins, food allergies and other possibly causes and by increasing the body's strength and wellness through sound diet and nutritional supplementation, Attention Deficit problems can be gently and effectively addressed without the use of dangerous medications.
We also believe that ADHD should stand for "Absolutely Delightful, Hardy and Daring" young children that will one day grow into fine adults if raised in an accepting, loving and stable environment.
So what is ADHD? Nothing to be feared, nothing to dreaded, nothing other than a label placed on the societal wild children that need a little extra love and a whole lot of patience.
About the Author
Jeannine Virtue is a freelance journalist and mother of an Attention Deficit Disorder son. To learn about effective alternatives to Ritalin and other ADHD medications, visit http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com
jvirtue@add-adhd-help-center.com
For information about famous people with ADHD, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/famouspeoplewithadhd/
In asking the question, "What is ADHD," it is easier to answer by describing what ADHD is not. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder testing and research has not proven that ADHD is a medical condition. There is no concrete research that supports that Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a genuine disorder or a disease.
What we do know is that Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD is becoming a modern day American plague. It is the fastest growing diagnosis given to children and teens, often based on subjective Attention Deficit Disorder Hyperactivity testing of parent ratings and doctor observations.
Doctors use a standard checklist of characteristics when Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing to make a diagnosis and prescribe a standard course of stimulant drug therapy in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity.
ADHD symptoms commonly include aggressive behavior, constant activity, easy distractibility, impulsiveness and/or the inability to concentrate. These ADHD symptoms may include fidgeting or constant movement, excessive talking and difficulty participating in "quiet" activities like reading.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder children always seem to be in motion. They dash around, wiggle, squirm, fidget and talk nonstop. They are whirlwinds that leave messes, throw tantrums, start fights and act obstinate.
It's hard to miss ADHD in children but if the parent happens to miss the signs, the child's teacher certainly will make a point of clearly pointing it out to the parent.
The most prevalent, and most controversial, treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is drug therapy. The top drugs of choice being Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine and Concerta.
Now here's the scary part; These commonly prescribed drugs in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder fall in the same drug category (Schedule II) as cocaine, methadone and opium.
Only a decade ago, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder testing and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was virtually unheard of.
The 1987 edition of the Webster's Dictionary, touting 50,000 entries and modern definitions, does not even include the word "Hyperactive" or "Hyperactivity." The American Psychiatric Association did not name Attention Deficit as a disorder until 1990.
Young boys, by nature have higher levels of energy than their female counterparts. Boys are diagnoses at a rate three times higher than girls.
When did active, high-spirited, strong-willed and oft times uncooperative kids move from kids being kids to children having a mental disorder? If using ADHD medication sales as a marker, this shift began right about the time the American Psychiatric Association named this set of characteristics as a disorder.
Since 1990, prescriptions for ADHD medications quintupled.
As Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder reach all-time highs and continue to climb in this country, other countries around the world seem relatively unaffected by this "disorder." This is America's plague.
This country uses 500% more Ritalin than all the rest of the world combined.
It is rare to find an Asian child undergoing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder testing, much less receiving treatment. European children are diagnosed at a rate of about 10 percent of their American counterparts.
Either the United States has some pretty hyped up kids or American doctors are over-diagnosing Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Some people argue that Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are not disorders at all, but simply personality types. Some people can sit still, pay attention, concentrate on specific tasks and exhibit proficient social skills. Others get fidgety, jump from project to project or just do not fit in the societal "norm."
The argument is that ADHD people are not "sick" and in need of dangerous drug therapy but simply have a different way of dealing with the conventional world.
Sure these high-energy and on-the-go kids can be incredibly irritating to teachers, energy draining to parents and general all-around hassles in the grocery store but they are also unique, creative, expressive and full of life. And boy, are they full of life!
Maybe we, as a society, should encourage some of these freethinking traits instead of expecting these children to sit quietly.
After all, had Albert Einstein, Lugwig Van Beethoven, Frank Lloyd Wright, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison and Henry David Thoreau grown up in today's society, they likely would have been slapped with the Attention Deficit label and placed on medications to make them conform to societal standards.
Should we stifle the natural enthusiasm and fervor of hyperactive people with drug medications? Would we have the genius of these incredibly unique minds if stifled by altering drugs?
You have to wonder...
In the conventional treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the goal is short-term, as are the effects. The goal is to make the child more compliant (usually so they can sit quietly in school) and ADHD medications do work effectively for the majority of children.
However, the price paid for compliant children can be detrimental to the child's mental and physical well being is high.
You want your child to be able to focus, sustain attention and behave calmly and appropriately on his own instead of relying on a pharmaceutical drug to do that for him. We do not want a generation of children to grow up automatically thinking that drugs are the answer.
Treatment should address the root of the problem instead of temporarily masking the symptoms and it should produce lasting changes instead of "fixing" the problem for a couple hours.
A large body of research indicates that environmental factors - nutritionally deficient diets, lead poisoning, food allergies and such - cause ADHD symptoms.
By ruling out environmental toxins, food allergies and other possibly causes and by increasing the body's strength and wellness through sound diet and nutritional supplementation, Attention Deficit problems can be gently and effectively addressed without the use of dangerous medications.
We also believe that ADHD should stand for "Absolutely Delightful, Hardy and Daring" young children that will one day grow into fine adults if raised in an accepting, loving and stable environment.
So what is ADHD? Nothing to be feared, nothing to dreaded, nothing other than a label placed on the societal wild children that need a little extra love and a whole lot of patience.
About the Author
Jeannine Virtue is a freelance journalist and mother of an Attention Deficit Disorder son. To learn about effective alternatives to Ritalin and other ADHD medications, visit http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com
jvirtue@add-adhd-help-center.com
For information about famous people with ADHD, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/famouspeoplewithadhd/
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Understanding ADHD
(NC)—The behavioural disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been recognized and treated since 1902. However, it is only in the last 20 years or so that research has demonstrated that it is a neurobiological disorder with far-reaching impact on children.
Originally it was believed that ADHD was a condition that children would eventually outgrow. We now understand that ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, poor teachers or schools, or family problems, but due to chemical differences in the brain. It is not surprising, therefore that as many as 60 per cent of children diagnosed with ADHD will continue to have symptoms into adulthood if not properly treated.
Despite increased awareness and identification of the disorder, many children are not provided with optimal treatment that provides continuous symptom relief. It is important to remember that ADHD is a disorder requiring treatment, not a set of behaviours requiring controls. Sub-optimal treatment can have serious consequences for children such as a lack of friends, accidental death, injury, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, criminal activity, and causing marital difficulties for their parents.
Research indicates the greatest improvement in symptoms is seen with a combination of counselling and medical treatment. For many children and their families, ADHD diagnosis provides a welcome explanation for their difficulties and leads to appropriate treatment.
All medications currently approved to treat ADHD belong to a class called stimulants. A number of new investigational ADHD treatments offer great promise and in the future Canadians will have more choice in ADHD treatment.
For more information on ADHD it's important to speak with your doctor.
- News Canada
About the Author
News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.
News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.
For information about ADHD support groups, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdsupportgroup/
Originally it was believed that ADHD was a condition that children would eventually outgrow. We now understand that ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, poor teachers or schools, or family problems, but due to chemical differences in the brain. It is not surprising, therefore that as many as 60 per cent of children diagnosed with ADHD will continue to have symptoms into adulthood if not properly treated.
Despite increased awareness and identification of the disorder, many children are not provided with optimal treatment that provides continuous symptom relief. It is important to remember that ADHD is a disorder requiring treatment, not a set of behaviours requiring controls. Sub-optimal treatment can have serious consequences for children such as a lack of friends, accidental death, injury, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, criminal activity, and causing marital difficulties for their parents.
Research indicates the greatest improvement in symptoms is seen with a combination of counselling and medical treatment. For many children and their families, ADHD diagnosis provides a welcome explanation for their difficulties and leads to appropriate treatment.
All medications currently approved to treat ADHD belong to a class called stimulants. A number of new investigational ADHD treatments offer great promise and in the future Canadians will have more choice in ADHD treatment.
For more information on ADHD it's important to speak with your doctor.
- News Canada
About the Author
News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.
News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.
For information about ADHD support groups, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdsupportgroup/
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
ADHD Beyond The Classroom
(NC)—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is thought by some to be an "academic" disability causing difficulties with attention and concentration in the classroom. However, ADHD is more than just an academic issue, it is a neurobiological disorder caused by chemical differences in the brain. Untreated, it may affect all aspects of the lives of those with ADHD, including his/her social interactions, extra-curricular activities and family relationships. ADHD requires continuous symptom relief to improve the overall functioning of a child.
Studies have shown that children with ADHD who do not receive treatment run the increased risk of accidental death, injury, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse and criminal activity, along with causing marital difficulties for their parents. Social abilities and development of strong interpersonal skills are also at risk. Many children with ADHD have few friends and suffer from low self-esteem.
Proper diagnosis can help those with ADHD put their difficulties into perspective and provide a better understanding of many ADHD symptoms. Although more formal checklists are used in assessing ADHD, the patient support group CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, lists the following core symptoms: Poor attention to detail Fidgeting Difficulty sustaining attention Poor listening skills Difficulty following instructions Difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly Poor organization Always "on the go" Excessive talking Losing things Easily distracted Impatient Forgetful Interrupting others
Proper treatment of ADHD can manage symptoms and provide children with a chance to fulfill their potential. Research shows the greatest improvement in ADHD symptoms results from a combination of counseling and medical treatment.
All medications currently approved to treat ADHD belong to a class called stimulants. A number of new investigational ADHD treatments offer great promise and in the future Canadians will have more choice in ADHD treatment.
For more information on ADHD, please visit your family doctor.
- News Canada
About the Author
News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.
News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.
For information about attention deficit disorder facts, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderfacts/
Studies have shown that children with ADHD who do not receive treatment run the increased risk of accidental death, injury, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse and criminal activity, along with causing marital difficulties for their parents. Social abilities and development of strong interpersonal skills are also at risk. Many children with ADHD have few friends and suffer from low self-esteem.
Proper diagnosis can help those with ADHD put their difficulties into perspective and provide a better understanding of many ADHD symptoms. Although more formal checklists are used in assessing ADHD, the patient support group CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, lists the following core symptoms: Poor attention to detail Fidgeting Difficulty sustaining attention Poor listening skills Difficulty following instructions Difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly Poor organization Always "on the go" Excessive talking Losing things Easily distracted Impatient Forgetful Interrupting others
Proper treatment of ADHD can manage symptoms and provide children with a chance to fulfill their potential. Research shows the greatest improvement in ADHD symptoms results from a combination of counseling and medical treatment.
All medications currently approved to treat ADHD belong to a class called stimulants. A number of new investigational ADHD treatments offer great promise and in the future Canadians will have more choice in ADHD treatment.
For more information on ADHD, please visit your family doctor.
- News Canada
About the Author
News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.
News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.
For information about attention deficit disorder facts, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderfacts/
Monday, August 20, 2007
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder tends to focus predominately on children, leaving the ADD adult largely under served. Most of the information presented about Attention Deficit Disorder focuses on children, parenting and school issues. All but one ADHD medication currently on the market achieved FDA approval for adult Attention Deficit Disorder treatment.
Attention Deficit Disorder simply was not in vogue when the adult of today was a child decades ago. While today many express concerns of over diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder in children, many also acknowledge the under diagnosing of adults with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Adults with ADD often realize that they have Attention Deficit Disorder when their own child is diagnosed. Looking through the list of symptoms, the parent often sees similarities in their own present or past behavior.
Yet, the hurdles of Attention Deficit are often the same, whether in a child or an adult. The ADD adult might have trouble with staying on task, staying organized and procrastinating, just as the Attention Deficit Disorder child does. The Attention Deficit Disorder adult might have trouble maintaining relationships and controlling their mood, just like an ADD or ADHD child. The main difference between the ADD adult and the ADD child is that the adult with Attention Deficit typically has more sophisticated coping mechanisms.
For the better part, the Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD symptom test outlined for children is about the same for the adult, with the word “work” substituted for “school.” You can also look at the Attention Deficit Disorder test for children and ask yourself if, as a child, you had such symptoms or currently have such Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms.
Below is an adult symptom test with symptoms unique to the Attention Deficit Disorder adult. This self test is not a diagnostic test but a source of information for the adult trying to determine if Attention Deficit Disorder might be present in their life.
Adult ADD Symptom Test:
If you experience more than 10 points on this adult ADD self symptom test, Attention Deficit Disorder is likely present. An internal sense of anxiety Impulsive spending habits Frequent distractions during sex Frequently misplace the car keys, your purse or wallet or other day-to-day items Lack of attention to detail Family history of ADD, learning problems, mood disorders or substance abuse problems Trouble following the proper channels or chain of commands An attitude of "read the directions when all else fails" Frequent traffic violations Impulsive job changes Trouble maintaining an organized work and/or home environment Chronically late or always in a hurry Frequently overwhelmed by tasks of daily living Poor financial management and frequent late bills Procrastination Spending excessive time at work due to inefficiencies Inconsistent work performance Sense of underachievement Frequent mood swings Trouble sustaining friendships or intimate relationships A need to seek high stimulation activities Tendency toward exaggerated outbursts Transposing numbers, letters, words Tendency toward being argumentative Addictive personality toward food, alcohol, drugs, work and/or gambling. Tendency to worry needlessly and endlessly “Thin-skinned” - having quick or exaggerated responses to real or imagined slights.
So you hit a number of points on the adult ADD self symptom test, now what?
First, it is important that a physician rule out conditions like anxiety, depression, hypothyroidism, manic-depressions or obsessive compulsive disorder that can mimic Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms. Hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause can produce foggy thinking, anxiety and exaggerated outbursts. Women should rule out perimenopause if the Attention Deficit symptoms appear in their late 30s or 40s.
Physicians typically first prescribe antidepressants like Prozac for an adult with ADD, since depression issues often go hand-in-hand with adult ADD. Physicians usually move to stimulant medications like Adderall, Concerta or Ritalin or Strattera if antidepressants do not work.
The stimulant medication treatment route is not recommended for people with a history of drug or alcohol use or abuse since these are controlled substances with a fairly high degree of addiction potential in adults. Some adults find that the side effects of ADHD medications are not worth the benefits of the medication.
The Attention Deficit Disorder adult can find help naturally without the side effects of ADD medication treatment by incorporate diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications.
Release the Steam, Quiet the Mind:
Regular and vigorous exercise can be very helpful for the Attention Deficit Disorder adult. Attention Deficit Disorder adults tend to have addictive personalities. Exercise is a good addiction. Aside from the obvious health benefits, regular exercise is also a great way to release steam and quiet the mind. Some studies also link regular exercise to decreased depression - a condition common with Attention Deficit Disorder adults.
Diet:
The brain is a hungry organ that cannot function at optimal levels without the proper fuels. To keep the brain functioning at top performance, ADHD diets packed with brain boosting essential fatty acids and amino acids is a must. A diet high in lean protein provides amino acids necessary for brain functioning.
The ADD adult can also meet these crucial dietary requirements for Attention Deficit Disorder by taking a high-quality nutritional supplement to ensure that they are giving the brain the fuel it needs to function properly.
Restructuring the ADD adult environment:
The Attention Deficit Disorder adult should get into the habit of making lists. The list should include any and all tasks required for the day, from “Mop the kitchen floor” to “Finish the sales proposal.”
Write your list with the tasks of highest priority first. Once the highest priority task is completed, mark it off and go to the next. Warding off the urge to skip around on the list will take some discipline but the sense of accomplishment at completed tasks is well worth the effort.
The Attention Deficit Disorder adult should also keep a notepad in their car, purse, coat and on their bed stand. Thoughts come and go quickly. Jotting the good ideas down will ensure that they don’t go away quickly - assuming the notepad does not get lost in the process...
The alarm clock or a wristwatch with an alarm can be a great tool for the Attention Deficit Disorder adult. If you need to pick your child up from soccer practice at a certain time, set the alarm. If you have food cooking on the stove and you leave the kitchen, set the alarm. If you have an important appointment, set the alarm.
Large tasks tend to overwhelm the Attention Deficit Disorder adult and they often put off large task as long as possible. It is not uncommon for the Attention Deficit Disorder adult to procrastinate until the “11th Hour” and then pull an all-night jam session trying to meet a deadline.
For large tasks, the Attention Deficit Disorder adult will do well to break the task into smaller, more manageable tasks and attach deadlines to the smaller tasks. If you need to finish a large project in one week, for instance, schedule specific time each day to work on a specific aspect of the project.
An adult with Attention Deficit Disorder might also find it beneficial to enlist the help of a coach. A coach is a close and trusted friend, co-worker or therapist whose specific function is to help the Attention Deficit Disorder adult stay organized, on track and focused while providing encouragement.
About the Author
Jeannine Virtue is a freelance writer and mother of an Attention Deficit teen. For information about effective drug-free ADHD treatment, visit http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com
jvirtue@add-adhd-help-center.com
For information about assessment for ADHD, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/assessmentforadhd/
Attention Deficit Disorder simply was not in vogue when the adult of today was a child decades ago. While today many express concerns of over diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder in children, many also acknowledge the under diagnosing of adults with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Adults with ADD often realize that they have Attention Deficit Disorder when their own child is diagnosed. Looking through the list of symptoms, the parent often sees similarities in their own present or past behavior.
Yet, the hurdles of Attention Deficit are often the same, whether in a child or an adult. The ADD adult might have trouble with staying on task, staying organized and procrastinating, just as the Attention Deficit Disorder child does. The Attention Deficit Disorder adult might have trouble maintaining relationships and controlling their mood, just like an ADD or ADHD child. The main difference between the ADD adult and the ADD child is that the adult with Attention Deficit typically has more sophisticated coping mechanisms.
For the better part, the Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD symptom test outlined for children is about the same for the adult, with the word “work” substituted for “school.” You can also look at the Attention Deficit Disorder test for children and ask yourself if, as a child, you had such symptoms or currently have such Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms.
Below is an adult symptom test with symptoms unique to the Attention Deficit Disorder adult. This self test is not a diagnostic test but a source of information for the adult trying to determine if Attention Deficit Disorder might be present in their life.
Adult ADD Symptom Test:
If you experience more than 10 points on this adult ADD self symptom test, Attention Deficit Disorder is likely present. An internal sense of anxiety Impulsive spending habits Frequent distractions during sex Frequently misplace the car keys, your purse or wallet or other day-to-day items Lack of attention to detail Family history of ADD, learning problems, mood disorders or substance abuse problems Trouble following the proper channels or chain of commands An attitude of "read the directions when all else fails" Frequent traffic violations Impulsive job changes Trouble maintaining an organized work and/or home environment Chronically late or always in a hurry Frequently overwhelmed by tasks of daily living Poor financial management and frequent late bills Procrastination Spending excessive time at work due to inefficiencies Inconsistent work performance Sense of underachievement Frequent mood swings Trouble sustaining friendships or intimate relationships A need to seek high stimulation activities Tendency toward exaggerated outbursts Transposing numbers, letters, words Tendency toward being argumentative Addictive personality toward food, alcohol, drugs, work and/or gambling. Tendency to worry needlessly and endlessly “Thin-skinned” - having quick or exaggerated responses to real or imagined slights.
So you hit a number of points on the adult ADD self symptom test, now what?
First, it is important that a physician rule out conditions like anxiety, depression, hypothyroidism, manic-depressions or obsessive compulsive disorder that can mimic Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms. Hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause can produce foggy thinking, anxiety and exaggerated outbursts. Women should rule out perimenopause if the Attention Deficit symptoms appear in their late 30s or 40s.
Physicians typically first prescribe antidepressants like Prozac for an adult with ADD, since depression issues often go hand-in-hand with adult ADD. Physicians usually move to stimulant medications like Adderall, Concerta or Ritalin or Strattera if antidepressants do not work.
The stimulant medication treatment route is not recommended for people with a history of drug or alcohol use or abuse since these are controlled substances with a fairly high degree of addiction potential in adults. Some adults find that the side effects of ADHD medications are not worth the benefits of the medication.
The Attention Deficit Disorder adult can find help naturally without the side effects of ADD medication treatment by incorporate diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications.
Release the Steam, Quiet the Mind:
Regular and vigorous exercise can be very helpful for the Attention Deficit Disorder adult. Attention Deficit Disorder adults tend to have addictive personalities. Exercise is a good addiction. Aside from the obvious health benefits, regular exercise is also a great way to release steam and quiet the mind. Some studies also link regular exercise to decreased depression - a condition common with Attention Deficit Disorder adults.
Diet:
The brain is a hungry organ that cannot function at optimal levels without the proper fuels. To keep the brain functioning at top performance, ADHD diets packed with brain boosting essential fatty acids and amino acids is a must. A diet high in lean protein provides amino acids necessary for brain functioning.
The ADD adult can also meet these crucial dietary requirements for Attention Deficit Disorder by taking a high-quality nutritional supplement to ensure that they are giving the brain the fuel it needs to function properly.
Restructuring the ADD adult environment:
The Attention Deficit Disorder adult should get into the habit of making lists. The list should include any and all tasks required for the day, from “Mop the kitchen floor” to “Finish the sales proposal.”
Write your list with the tasks of highest priority first. Once the highest priority task is completed, mark it off and go to the next. Warding off the urge to skip around on the list will take some discipline but the sense of accomplishment at completed tasks is well worth the effort.
The Attention Deficit Disorder adult should also keep a notepad in their car, purse, coat and on their bed stand. Thoughts come and go quickly. Jotting the good ideas down will ensure that they don’t go away quickly - assuming the notepad does not get lost in the process...
The alarm clock or a wristwatch with an alarm can be a great tool for the Attention Deficit Disorder adult. If you need to pick your child up from soccer practice at a certain time, set the alarm. If you have food cooking on the stove and you leave the kitchen, set the alarm. If you have an important appointment, set the alarm.
Large tasks tend to overwhelm the Attention Deficit Disorder adult and they often put off large task as long as possible. It is not uncommon for the Attention Deficit Disorder adult to procrastinate until the “11th Hour” and then pull an all-night jam session trying to meet a deadline.
For large tasks, the Attention Deficit Disorder adult will do well to break the task into smaller, more manageable tasks and attach deadlines to the smaller tasks. If you need to finish a large project in one week, for instance, schedule specific time each day to work on a specific aspect of the project.
An adult with Attention Deficit Disorder might also find it beneficial to enlist the help of a coach. A coach is a close and trusted friend, co-worker or therapist whose specific function is to help the Attention Deficit Disorder adult stay organized, on track and focused while providing encouragement.
About the Author
Jeannine Virtue is a freelance writer and mother of an Attention Deficit teen. For information about effective drug-free ADHD treatment, visit http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com
jvirtue@add-adhd-help-center.com
For information about assessment for ADHD, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/assessmentforadhd/
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Beyond ADHD... The Real Child
(NC)—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects three to seven per cent of children. The disorder causes difficulties concentrating, sitting still, controlling emotions and listening. ADHD is one of the best-researched psychological disorders and the overall data on its validity are far more compelling than for most mental disorders. It is officially recognized by the World Health Organization.
Children with ADHD are not problem children, but children who have difficulty functioning. These difficulties can be addressed. These children often have special characteristics, such as being energetic, adventurous, intelligent, having a great sense of humor and the ability to throw themselves into their goals. Unfortunately, these characteristics sometimes go unnoted strictly because the difficulties caused by ADHD always seem to be front and centre.
The tendency of children with ADHD to be disorganized, forgetful and easily distracted sometimes makes it hard for their true colours to shine, but the potential is there and often just needs a helping hand.
Physicians, parents and educators routinely offer guidance by teaching children with ADHD that the disorder is a challenge, not an excuse. With the help of medication, which can correct the underlying chemical imbalance, along with appropriate counseling, they have a fair chance of reaching their full potential.
All medications currently approved to treat ADHD belong to a class called stimulants. A number of new investigational ADHD treatments offer great promise and in the future Canadians will have more choice in ADHD treatment.
Research has shown that up to 60 per cent of children continue to have symptoms into adulthood and this can cause career difficulties due to disorganization and attention deficiencies, but those who adapt to their condition as children can thrive personally and professionally.
For more information on ADHD, please visit your doctor.
- News Canada
About the Author
News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.
News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.
For information about attention deficit disorder diagnosis, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderdiagnosis/
Children with ADHD are not problem children, but children who have difficulty functioning. These difficulties can be addressed. These children often have special characteristics, such as being energetic, adventurous, intelligent, having a great sense of humor and the ability to throw themselves into their goals. Unfortunately, these characteristics sometimes go unnoted strictly because the difficulties caused by ADHD always seem to be front and centre.
The tendency of children with ADHD to be disorganized, forgetful and easily distracted sometimes makes it hard for their true colours to shine, but the potential is there and often just needs a helping hand.
Physicians, parents and educators routinely offer guidance by teaching children with ADHD that the disorder is a challenge, not an excuse. With the help of medication, which can correct the underlying chemical imbalance, along with appropriate counseling, they have a fair chance of reaching their full potential.
All medications currently approved to treat ADHD belong to a class called stimulants. A number of new investigational ADHD treatments offer great promise and in the future Canadians will have more choice in ADHD treatment.
Research has shown that up to 60 per cent of children continue to have symptoms into adulthood and this can cause career difficulties due to disorganization and attention deficiencies, but those who adapt to their condition as children can thrive personally and professionally.
For more information on ADHD, please visit your doctor.
- News Canada
About the Author
News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.
News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.
For information about attention deficit disorder diagnosis, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderdiagnosis/
Saturday, August 18, 2007
“Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help is as Close as the Kitchen.”
The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has a profound affect on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD. For many people, nutrition alone can effectively work as an ADHD alternative treatment.
A growing body of research points to nutritional deficiencies - especially with essential fatty acids and amino acids - as a contributing factor of Attention Deficit Disorder and learning deficiencies.
Put down the Ritalin bottle for one minute to consider these Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition research findings; A George Washington University School of Medicine study found that hyperactive children who ate a meal high in protein did equally well, and sometimes better, in school than non-hyperactive kids. An Oxford University (England) study evaluated the effects of fatty acid supplementation in average intelligence children with significant reading and writing disabilities. The ADHD symptoms in children receiving Essential Fatty Acids significantly improved over the children in the control group receiving a placebo. Researchers first tied Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD with lower essential fatty acid in 1981. Studies examining essential fatty acid blood levels in children with behavioral problems in 1983 confirmed this Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition connection. Researchers further documented the essential fatty acid deficiency tie to Attention Deficit Disorder in a 1987 study. Then, a 1995 study comparing essential fatty acid levels in ADHD boys against a control group of boys without ADHD found significantly lower levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. In 1996 Purdue University researchers have found that boys with low blood levels of Omega-3 fatty acids have a greater frequency of Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD.
Attention Deficit Disorder is the most common behavioral disorder in children. Not all Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD children are nutritionally deficient in essential fatty acids, statistics and studies show that a significant number of ADHD children are.
Physicians predominately use stimulant drugs such as Ritalin for Attention Deficit Disorder but studies show that Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD children whose treatment program includes only stimulant medication remain at a high risk for vandalism, petty crime, frequency of alcoholic intoxication, and possession of marijuana. Additionally, ADHD medications do not always work, have a host of harmful side effects and never treat the cause the Attention Deficit Disorder.
With Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD, nutrition and food is one the first aspect of treatment to consider, as an ADHD alternative treatment or used in conjunction with traditional ADHD stimulant drug treatment.
Fatty acids are used to make brain and nerve tissue in the body and are crucial for proper growth, mental function, the immune system and brain development. The body cannot produce the two fatty acids families, Omega-3 and Omega-6, on its own and therefore must receive these key Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition ingredients through diet and supplementation.
Although the typical Western diet is high in the Omega-6 family of fatty acids (found in corn, sunflower, canola and safflower oil, margarine, vegetable oil and shortening), most Americans young and old are highly deficient in Omega-3.
Learning specialists now believe many childhood behavior and learning problems are associated with Omega-3 deficiencies. This deficiency has a greater impact on males because their requirements for essential fatty acids are, in general, much higher. It is no surprise that boys are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder at a much higher rate than girls.
ADHD adults and parents of ADHD children should include food high in Omega-3 fatty acids daily. That said, many children simply will not eat the Omega-3 rich salmon, mackerel and sardines.
Enter flax seed and flax oil - “food of the gods” when it comes to Omega-3 fatty acids.
Flax seed and flax oil are the richest plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids and offers Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition vital to support healthy childhood behavioral and IQ development. One to two tablespoons of flax oil should be part of a every Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition food action plan.
In addition to the positive affects on brain functioning, flax oil also works to prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. Flax oil helps soften skin, balance energy, burn fat, stimulate the metabolism, strengthen the immune system, manage diabetes, help prevent autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. Flax oil also helps alleviate PMS and some menopause symptoms.
Here are some great ways to sneak flax oil into the daily diet; Mix 1 tablespoon of flax oil in flavored yogurt. 1 tablespoon of flax oil in fruit smoothies is virtually undetectable. Mix 1 tablespoon of flax oil with one tablespoon maple syrup or honey as a sweetener instead of granulated sugar. Use 1-2 tablespoons of flax oil when making tuna salad or egg salad while proportionably decreasing the amount of Miracle Whip or mayonnaise used. Flax Butter: Melt one stick organic butter and mix with 4 ounces flax oil when cooled to room temperature. Refrigerate until the flax butter solidifies and use in place of margarine. Omega-3 “Ice Cream”: Mix 2 cups yogurt with 1 tablespoon flax oil and fresh or frozen fruit. Serve when frozen.
Most studies conducted on the affects of essential fatty acids found that at least 10 weeks of supplementation is needed to adequately raised fatty acid levels in brain cells. Follow a diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids for at least 10 weeks, and preferably 12 weeks, before judging the effectiveness of nutrition on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD symptoms.
Important points about flax oil: Flax oil is highly perishable and should be kept refrigerated at all time. Heat destroys the health-giving flax oil properties. Use flax oil only with cold foods, cold proteins are best. When buying flax oil, use only high quality, cold-pressed flax oil. The date pressed and a freshness date of four months or less from the pressed date should be on the label. If not, don’t buy it! Do not use flax seed oil beyond its expiration date since the oil will turn rancid.
Essential fatty acids are not the only element needed when addressing Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition. Amino acids, from which protein is made, are an integral element since amino acids and essential fatty acids are both needed to work in the body. Therefore, adding quality protein is a key in Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition.
Attention Deficit and hyperactive people can greatly reduce the level of unfocused or misdirected energy simply by starting the day with a protein based breakfast. A solid protein breakfast can increase concentration, reduce restlessness and increase mental and physical calm.
Instead of starting the day with sugared cereals, pancakes covered in syrup, sweet rolls, doughnuts or danishes, try these brain-boosting breakfast ideas; Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit. Whole wheat toast with peanut butter. Fruit and yogurt smoothie with flax oil. Protein shake. Bacon and eggs with toast and milk. Egg and sausage patty on English muffin. Yogurt mixed with a tablespoon of flax oil.
About the Author
Jeannine Virtue is a freelance journalist and mother of an Attention Deficit son. To find more information about Attention Deficit Disorder and natural alternatives, go to the Attention Deficit Disorder Help Center at http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com.
jvirtue@add-adhd-help-center.com
For information about attention deficit disorder checklists, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderchecklist/
A growing body of research points to nutritional deficiencies - especially with essential fatty acids and amino acids - as a contributing factor of Attention Deficit Disorder and learning deficiencies.
Put down the Ritalin bottle for one minute to consider these Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition research findings; A George Washington University School of Medicine study found that hyperactive children who ate a meal high in protein did equally well, and sometimes better, in school than non-hyperactive kids. An Oxford University (England) study evaluated the effects of fatty acid supplementation in average intelligence children with significant reading and writing disabilities. The ADHD symptoms in children receiving Essential Fatty Acids significantly improved over the children in the control group receiving a placebo. Researchers first tied Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD with lower essential fatty acid in 1981. Studies examining essential fatty acid blood levels in children with behavioral problems in 1983 confirmed this Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition connection. Researchers further documented the essential fatty acid deficiency tie to Attention Deficit Disorder in a 1987 study. Then, a 1995 study comparing essential fatty acid levels in ADHD boys against a control group of boys without ADHD found significantly lower levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. In 1996 Purdue University researchers have found that boys with low blood levels of Omega-3 fatty acids have a greater frequency of Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD.
Attention Deficit Disorder is the most common behavioral disorder in children. Not all Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD children are nutritionally deficient in essential fatty acids, statistics and studies show that a significant number of ADHD children are.
Physicians predominately use stimulant drugs such as Ritalin for Attention Deficit Disorder but studies show that Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD children whose treatment program includes only stimulant medication remain at a high risk for vandalism, petty crime, frequency of alcoholic intoxication, and possession of marijuana. Additionally, ADHD medications do not always work, have a host of harmful side effects and never treat the cause the Attention Deficit Disorder.
With Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD, nutrition and food is one the first aspect of treatment to consider, as an ADHD alternative treatment or used in conjunction with traditional ADHD stimulant drug treatment.
Fatty acids are used to make brain and nerve tissue in the body and are crucial for proper growth, mental function, the immune system and brain development. The body cannot produce the two fatty acids families, Omega-3 and Omega-6, on its own and therefore must receive these key Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition ingredients through diet and supplementation.
Although the typical Western diet is high in the Omega-6 family of fatty acids (found in corn, sunflower, canola and safflower oil, margarine, vegetable oil and shortening), most Americans young and old are highly deficient in Omega-3.
Learning specialists now believe many childhood behavior and learning problems are associated with Omega-3 deficiencies. This deficiency has a greater impact on males because their requirements for essential fatty acids are, in general, much higher. It is no surprise that boys are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder at a much higher rate than girls.
ADHD adults and parents of ADHD children should include food high in Omega-3 fatty acids daily. That said, many children simply will not eat the Omega-3 rich salmon, mackerel and sardines.
Enter flax seed and flax oil - “food of the gods” when it comes to Omega-3 fatty acids.
Flax seed and flax oil are the richest plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids and offers Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition vital to support healthy childhood behavioral and IQ development. One to two tablespoons of flax oil should be part of a every Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition food action plan.
In addition to the positive affects on brain functioning, flax oil also works to prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. Flax oil helps soften skin, balance energy, burn fat, stimulate the metabolism, strengthen the immune system, manage diabetes, help prevent autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. Flax oil also helps alleviate PMS and some menopause symptoms.
Here are some great ways to sneak flax oil into the daily diet; Mix 1 tablespoon of flax oil in flavored yogurt. 1 tablespoon of flax oil in fruit smoothies is virtually undetectable. Mix 1 tablespoon of flax oil with one tablespoon maple syrup or honey as a sweetener instead of granulated sugar. Use 1-2 tablespoons of flax oil when making tuna salad or egg salad while proportionably decreasing the amount of Miracle Whip or mayonnaise used. Flax Butter: Melt one stick organic butter and mix with 4 ounces flax oil when cooled to room temperature. Refrigerate until the flax butter solidifies and use in place of margarine. Omega-3 “Ice Cream”: Mix 2 cups yogurt with 1 tablespoon flax oil and fresh or frozen fruit. Serve when frozen.
Most studies conducted on the affects of essential fatty acids found that at least 10 weeks of supplementation is needed to adequately raised fatty acid levels in brain cells. Follow a diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids for at least 10 weeks, and preferably 12 weeks, before judging the effectiveness of nutrition on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD symptoms.
Important points about flax oil: Flax oil is highly perishable and should be kept refrigerated at all time. Heat destroys the health-giving flax oil properties. Use flax oil only with cold foods, cold proteins are best. When buying flax oil, use only high quality, cold-pressed flax oil. The date pressed and a freshness date of four months or less from the pressed date should be on the label. If not, don’t buy it! Do not use flax seed oil beyond its expiration date since the oil will turn rancid.
Essential fatty acids are not the only element needed when addressing Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD nutrition. Amino acids, from which protein is made, are an integral element since amino acids and essential fatty acids are both needed to work in the body. Therefore, adding quality protein is a key in Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition.
Attention Deficit and hyperactive people can greatly reduce the level of unfocused or misdirected energy simply by starting the day with a protein based breakfast. A solid protein breakfast can increase concentration, reduce restlessness and increase mental and physical calm.
Instead of starting the day with sugared cereals, pancakes covered in syrup, sweet rolls, doughnuts or danishes, try these brain-boosting breakfast ideas; Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit. Whole wheat toast with peanut butter. Fruit and yogurt smoothie with flax oil. Protein shake. Bacon and eggs with toast and milk. Egg and sausage patty on English muffin. Yogurt mixed with a tablespoon of flax oil.
About the Author
Jeannine Virtue is a freelance journalist and mother of an Attention Deficit son. To find more information about Attention Deficit Disorder and natural alternatives, go to the Attention Deficit Disorder Help Center at http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com.
jvirtue@add-adhd-help-center.com
For information about attention deficit disorder checklists, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderchecklist/
Friday, August 17, 2007
Patnor Publishing is pleased to announce a set of new books, now available, for those people in your life, young and older, who may experience difficu
Patnor Publishing is pleased to announce a set of new books, now available, for those people in your life, young and older, who may experience difficulty reading. The series is called New Start Suspense Series and is written by Patricia Birtwistle, a retired Special Education Consultant. The series is a set of six short suspense novelettes with high interest but low vocabulary (grades 2-3) and is targeted towards the reluctant reader, ESL, brain injured, learning disabled and those diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. For some people, reading these novelettes will be the very first time in their lives that they've read a book cover to cover!
The series is now available under the Patnor Publishing label and you can get a FREE COPY of the first novelette "The Swamp" by simply clicking into our website at http://www.patnorpublishing.com/. A Teacher/Librarian described these books as finally filling a "black hole" in literature. If you know a young person who has trouble reading you won't go wrong by letting their parents or teachers know about this new series of suspense novelettes!
We are pleased to tell you that our web site is now fully functional and lists the current prices. In particular, you should read the results of the "FIELD TESTS", of which we are very proud. Every effort has been made to keep the costs affordable to both parents and educational institutions. Response has been amazing and we look forward to your comments. Thank you for your support.
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Contact:
Pat Birtwistle
Patnor Publishing
242 First Ave. North, Unit 204
Welland, Ontario L3C 7J2
Tel: 905-732-1396 Fax: 905-481-2273
http://www.patnorpublishing.com/
pjb@patnorpublishing.com
For information about attention deficit disorder resources, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderresources/
The series is now available under the Patnor Publishing label and you can get a FREE COPY of the first novelette "The Swamp" by simply clicking into our website at http://www.patnorpublishing.com/. A Teacher/Librarian described these books as finally filling a "black hole" in literature. If you know a young person who has trouble reading you won't go wrong by letting their parents or teachers know about this new series of suspense novelettes!
We are pleased to tell you that our web site is now fully functional and lists the current prices. In particular, you should read the results of the "FIELD TESTS", of which we are very proud. Every effort has been made to keep the costs affordable to both parents and educational institutions. Response has been amazing and we look forward to your comments. Thank you for your support.
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Contact:
Pat Birtwistle
Patnor Publishing
242 First Ave. North, Unit 204
Welland, Ontario L3C 7J2
Tel: 905-732-1396 Fax: 905-481-2273
http://www.patnorpublishing.com/
pjb@patnorpublishing.com
For information about attention deficit disorder resources, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderresources/
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Online AD/HD Store Launches, Offering Hundreds of Products for Those Touched by Attention Deficit Disorder
Birmingham, MI July 26, 2004 -- ADD Consults (www.addconsults.com) launched it's online store - the first of its kind on the internet - offering hundreds of products geared towards individuals with AD/HD and those who work with children and adults with AD/HD. Visitors will be able to purchase helpful and innovative organizing tools, parenting products, fidgets, books, sensory products, tools for professionals, magazines, unusual gifts, and more.
ADD Consults is the world's only online AD/HD eClinic and offers information, resources and support for those touched by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ADD Consults was founded in 2000 by Terry Matlen, ACSW, a psychotherapist, consultant, lecturer and board member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA).
"I wanted to develop a 'one-stop-shop' so people could find everything they needed in one location, without having to spend hours jumping from one website to another," Matlen explains.
Visitors have access to ADD coaches available for immediate hire; consultations with world experts in the field of AD/HD; online conferences with world experts; online group coaching; updated articles on research, treatment and medications; upcoming AD/HD related events; an eNewsletter and even an online art gallery, showcasing the artistic talents of visitors interested in sharing their work.
"The addition of the online store now makes ADD Consults the one website that offers everything people need to address all of their ADD related needs," says Matlen.
To schedule an interview with Terry Matlen, Director of ADD Consults, please call her at 248-988-1260 or contact her by email at terry@addconsults.com
Contact:
Terry Matlen, ACSW
ADD Consults, Director
248-988-1260 (phone)
248-644-6589 (fax)
terry@addconsults.com
www.addconsults.com
For information about Attention Deficit Disorder tests, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisordertest/
ADD Consults is the world's only online AD/HD eClinic and offers information, resources and support for those touched by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ADD Consults was founded in 2000 by Terry Matlen, ACSW, a psychotherapist, consultant, lecturer and board member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA).
"I wanted to develop a 'one-stop-shop' so people could find everything they needed in one location, without having to spend hours jumping from one website to another," Matlen explains.
Visitors have access to ADD coaches available for immediate hire; consultations with world experts in the field of AD/HD; online conferences with world experts; online group coaching; updated articles on research, treatment and medications; upcoming AD/HD related events; an eNewsletter and even an online art gallery, showcasing the artistic talents of visitors interested in sharing their work.
"The addition of the online store now makes ADD Consults the one website that offers everything people need to address all of their ADD related needs," says Matlen.
To schedule an interview with Terry Matlen, Director of ADD Consults, please call her at 248-988-1260 or contact her by email at terry@addconsults.com
Contact:
Terry Matlen, ACSW
ADD Consults, Director
248-988-1260 (phone)
248-644-6589 (fax)
terry@addconsults.com
www.addconsults.com
For information about Attention Deficit Disorder tests, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisordertest/
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Recovering from ADD/ADHD, Stroke, and Depression Without Drugs
March 31, 2004 -- Neurofeedback has been used successfully to improve brain function after brain injury, stroke, and in ADD/ADHD and depression for more than 15 years. Neurofeedback is a scientific technique for measuring and modifying brain performance that has moved into the clinical setting to provide fast and lasting relief. Tune in to the show “On the Path to Health, Your Mind Is Key” at 5:00 PM PST on Thursday, April 1, 2004 through the website www.MindIsKey.com to hear the discussion: “Retraining the Brain: Neurofeedback for ADD/ADHD, Brain Injuries, Stroke, Depression, and other Biological Brain Disorders” with Corydon Hammond, Ph.D.
Neurofeedback is a special kind of biofeedback using an electro-encephalograph (EEG) to display the brain’s functioning. This information is presented to the patient graphically in real time to allow the person to learn to control the brain more effectively.
In the case of ADD/ADHD, the person has limited ability to concentrate. On an EEG, the brain waves are similar to those of a normal person who is daydreaming. To train such a person, a variation of a computer game is created, where the motion of an object, such as an airplane, is controlled by brain waves. The patient sits in front a monitor, “flying” the plane to avoid obstacles and the ground. The patient is learning to control the brain waves that provide concentration while having fun. The result is that the patient learns to concentrate the attention where it will do the most good.
In the case of depression, there are characteristic brain wave patterns. With neurofeedback, those patterns can be replaced by ones characteristic of normal mental behavior without drugs and without talk therapy.
Cory Hammond is the immediate Past President of the International Society for Neuronal Regulation (ISNR), the Past President and a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and the past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the ASCH Education and Research Foundation. He is a full Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a Psychologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Hammond has published 57 journal articles or reviews, 40 chapters, numerous sections in books, and 8 books, including a leading textbook, Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions & Metaphors.
Many common problems in our society are the result of poor performance of the brain. Dr. Corydon Hammond will discuss how neurofeedback can be used to re-train the brain to function normally in many situations on the webcast talk show “On the Path to Health, Your Mind Is Key”.
For additional information about ISNR, see www.isnr.org.
Recordings of previous shows can be heard at the website, www.MindIsKey.com. A wide range of topics are available, such as the successful resolution of allergies, asthma, and a remarkable, non-drug treatment for AIDS and hepatitis.
About Your Mind Is Key
The company Your Mind Is Key is dedicated to the idea that knowledge and behavior work together to provide health. The treatments provided by Your Mind Is Key help a person to release compulsions and become free of fears and angers that weaken the body and lead to behaviors that adversely impact health.
Contact Information:
Horace Simmons
Your Mind Is Key
310-493-0017
http://www.MindIsKey.com
For information about Attention Deficit Disorder in the classroom, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderintheclassroom/
Neurofeedback is a special kind of biofeedback using an electro-encephalograph (EEG) to display the brain’s functioning. This information is presented to the patient graphically in real time to allow the person to learn to control the brain more effectively.
In the case of ADD/ADHD, the person has limited ability to concentrate. On an EEG, the brain waves are similar to those of a normal person who is daydreaming. To train such a person, a variation of a computer game is created, where the motion of an object, such as an airplane, is controlled by brain waves. The patient sits in front a monitor, “flying” the plane to avoid obstacles and the ground. The patient is learning to control the brain waves that provide concentration while having fun. The result is that the patient learns to concentrate the attention where it will do the most good.
In the case of depression, there are characteristic brain wave patterns. With neurofeedback, those patterns can be replaced by ones characteristic of normal mental behavior without drugs and without talk therapy.
Cory Hammond is the immediate Past President of the International Society for Neuronal Regulation (ISNR), the Past President and a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and the past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the ASCH Education and Research Foundation. He is a full Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a Psychologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Hammond has published 57 journal articles or reviews, 40 chapters, numerous sections in books, and 8 books, including a leading textbook, Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions & Metaphors.
Many common problems in our society are the result of poor performance of the brain. Dr. Corydon Hammond will discuss how neurofeedback can be used to re-train the brain to function normally in many situations on the webcast talk show “On the Path to Health, Your Mind Is Key”.
For additional information about ISNR, see www.isnr.org.
Recordings of previous shows can be heard at the website, www.MindIsKey.com. A wide range of topics are available, such as the successful resolution of allergies, asthma, and a remarkable, non-drug treatment for AIDS and hepatitis.
About Your Mind Is Key
The company Your Mind Is Key is dedicated to the idea that knowledge and behavior work together to provide health. The treatments provided by Your Mind Is Key help a person to release compulsions and become free of fears and angers that weaken the body and lead to behaviors that adversely impact health.
Contact Information:
Horace Simmons
Your Mind Is Key
310-493-0017
http://www.MindIsKey.com
For information about Attention Deficit Disorder in the classroom, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderintheclassroom/
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
RAMPANT INDISCRIMINATE USE OF DRUGS FOR ADHD
RAMPANT INDISCRIMINATE USE OF DRUGS FOR ADHD
Drugs are almost always simply “band aids” to cover a deeper problem. Six million American children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. One of the consequences of Ritalin's popularity has been a spike in its abuse and its side effects. Many children (and adults) are diagnosed with this malady and are classic examples of medical misdiagnosis. This is not to single out any one of the medical professions; this has been misdiagnosed by medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, school counselors, and parents. Abundant evidence suggests that specific fatty acids are important to brain function and development. According
to the researchers of this study, and other sources, these fatty acids are often underconsumed or underproduced in children
with behavioral and learning challenges.1-4
DOES ADHD EXIST?
The disorder does exist. However, the diagnosis is overused on otherwise healthy children. Research in all healing Professions shows this to be a viable diagnosis for a very specific number of symptoms:
Signs of Inattention
• Becoming easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds
• Failing to pay attention to details and making seemingly careless mistakes
• Rarely following instruction carefully or completely
• Losing or forgetting things like toys, pencils, books or tools needed for a task
• Avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort
Signs of Hyperactivity and Impulsivity
• Acting restless, often fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming
• Running, climbing or leaving a seat in situations where sitting or quiet behavior is expected
• Acting as if driven by a motor
• Blurting out answers before hearing the whole question
• Having difficulty waiting in line or for a turn
These behaviors must appear early in life, before age 7, and continue for at least six months. In children, they must be more frequent or severe than in others the same age. Above all, the behaviors must create a real handicap in at least two areas of a person’s life, such as school, home, work, or social settings. (Adapted from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, National Institute of Mental Health, 1994.)
DRUG THERAPY: DOES IT WORK?
Many doctors (of all professions) only look to treat the symptoms. Few look to see what the actual cause of the problem is. Many children progress to wellness. Some improve to a plateau, then revert to previous behaviors. Unfortunately, many still view chiropractic as a last resort to be used only after everything else has failed. I have found that simple dietary changes of those afflicted gain the most spectacular and significant changes for the better. Take away key
preservatives; all artificial colors and flavors; and all milk. The majority of ADHD sufferers will see remarkable changes within 30 days. (5) ADHD is a malfunction of our electrical system; the nervous system. Chiropractors are specialists of
the spine and nervous system.
References:
1. Dietary Supplement Information Bureau. Jan. 30, 2002. New hope for children with learning disabilities.
2. Mitchell EA, Aman MG, Turbott SH, Manku M. Clinical characteristics and serum essential fatty acid levels in hyperactive children. Clin Pediatr 1987;26:406-11.
3. Stevens LJ, Zentall SS, Deck JL, et al. Essential fatty acid metabolism in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Am J Clin Nutr 1995;62:761-8.
4. Aman MG, Mitchell EA, Turbott SH. The effects of essential fatty acid supplementation by Efamol in hyperactive children. J Abnorm Child Psychol 1987;15:75-90.
5. Rebecca McClay, DC, LC and Michael E. Mileski, DC, LNFA – Dynamic Chiropractic February 24, 2003 Issue Volume 21, Issue 5
Dr. Hurst is available to answer questions at no obligation whatsoever on Mondays from noon until 1:00 PM
@ 931-473-7805
For information about attention deficit disorder medications, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisordermedications/
Drugs are almost always simply “band aids” to cover a deeper problem. Six million American children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. One of the consequences of Ritalin's popularity has been a spike in its abuse and its side effects. Many children (and adults) are diagnosed with this malady and are classic examples of medical misdiagnosis. This is not to single out any one of the medical professions; this has been misdiagnosed by medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, school counselors, and parents. Abundant evidence suggests that specific fatty acids are important to brain function and development. According
to the researchers of this study, and other sources, these fatty acids are often underconsumed or underproduced in children
with behavioral and learning challenges.1-4
DOES ADHD EXIST?
The disorder does exist. However, the diagnosis is overused on otherwise healthy children. Research in all healing Professions shows this to be a viable diagnosis for a very specific number of symptoms:
Signs of Inattention
• Becoming easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds
• Failing to pay attention to details and making seemingly careless mistakes
• Rarely following instruction carefully or completely
• Losing or forgetting things like toys, pencils, books or tools needed for a task
• Avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort
Signs of Hyperactivity and Impulsivity
• Acting restless, often fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming
• Running, climbing or leaving a seat in situations where sitting or quiet behavior is expected
• Acting as if driven by a motor
• Blurting out answers before hearing the whole question
• Having difficulty waiting in line or for a turn
These behaviors must appear early in life, before age 7, and continue for at least six months. In children, they must be more frequent or severe than in others the same age. Above all, the behaviors must create a real handicap in at least two areas of a person’s life, such as school, home, work, or social settings. (Adapted from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, National Institute of Mental Health, 1994.)
DRUG THERAPY: DOES IT WORK?
Many doctors (of all professions) only look to treat the symptoms. Few look to see what the actual cause of the problem is. Many children progress to wellness. Some improve to a plateau, then revert to previous behaviors. Unfortunately, many still view chiropractic as a last resort to be used only after everything else has failed. I have found that simple dietary changes of those afflicted gain the most spectacular and significant changes for the better. Take away key
preservatives; all artificial colors and flavors; and all milk. The majority of ADHD sufferers will see remarkable changes within 30 days. (5) ADHD is a malfunction of our electrical system; the nervous system. Chiropractors are specialists of
the spine and nervous system.
References:
1. Dietary Supplement Information Bureau. Jan. 30, 2002. New hope for children with learning disabilities.
2. Mitchell EA, Aman MG, Turbott SH, Manku M. Clinical characteristics and serum essential fatty acid levels in hyperactive children. Clin Pediatr 1987;26:406-11.
3. Stevens LJ, Zentall SS, Deck JL, et al. Essential fatty acid metabolism in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Am J Clin Nutr 1995;62:761-8.
4. Aman MG, Mitchell EA, Turbott SH. The effects of essential fatty acid supplementation by Efamol in hyperactive children. J Abnorm Child Psychol 1987;15:75-90.
5. Rebecca McClay, DC, LC and Michael E. Mileski, DC, LNFA – Dynamic Chiropractic February 24, 2003 Issue Volume 21, Issue 5
Dr. Hurst is available to answer questions at no obligation whatsoever on Mondays from noon until 1:00 PM
@ 931-473-7805
For information about attention deficit disorder medications, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisordermedications/
Monday, August 13, 2007
Online Attention Deficit Disorder Community Reaches Milestone!
June 10, 2004 -- This week ADD Forums reached a milestone when its 2000th member signed up. ADD forums is a free online community run by dedicated volunteers who help support each other with AD/HD other related issues.
Along with numerous public areas ADD Forums also has unique private forums which offer support in the following areas:
Domestic Violence
Non-AD/HD Spouses and Partners
Substance abuse and addiction
Adult relationship issues
Teens with AD/HD
ADD Forums plans to expand its growth to reach people affected by through out the world. In the very near future ADD Forums plans to upgrade its already very user-friendly software to give its members the ultimate online community experience. It also has plans to join forces with other AD/HD websites.
If you have your own AD/HD website and are interested in joining forces with one of the largest and fastest growing AD/HD communities in the world conctact administrator “livingwithadd” at ADD Forums - http://www.addforums.com/forums .
For information about ADHD tips, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdtips/
Along with numerous public areas ADD Forums also has unique private forums which offer support in the following areas:
Domestic Violence
Non-AD/HD Spouses and Partners
Substance abuse and addiction
Adult relationship issues
Teens with AD/HD
ADD Forums plans to expand its growth to reach people affected by through out the world. In the very near future ADD Forums plans to upgrade its already very user-friendly software to give its members the ultimate online community experience. It also has plans to join forces with other AD/HD websites.
If you have your own AD/HD website and are interested in joining forces with one of the largest and fastest growing AD/HD communities in the world conctact administrator “livingwithadd” at ADD Forums - http://www.addforums.com/forums .
For information about ADHD tips, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdtips/
Sunday, August 12, 2007
The ADD Child: Challenging Parents, Teachers and Friends
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are common in most children. Most children misbehave, act silly and day dream. So what, then, is the difference? The child with Attention Deficit Disorder exhibits these behaviors in a constant and extreme manner, often interfering with their academic, social and family interactions.
Here are the variety of ways that a child may exhibit ADD behaviors:
Inattention: The most visible and well-known behavior of a child with attention deficit issues is an inability to maintain attention and focus over an extended period of time. This behavior shows up in a variety of situations, such as forgetting or confusing instructions that were just given, being inattentive when involved in a conversation, growing bored of activities within moments, appearing to be in a daze or day dream, and being unable to complete tasks.
Hyperattention: Paradoxically, the same ADD child who cannot stay focused enough to finish many common tasks will have no problem whatsoever in focusing on a video game or TV show for hours. This ability to hyper-focus on chosen activities is very common in the child with Attention Deficit Disorder. This behavior is possible only because the child pursues the desirable activity through a heightened level of excitement which is a controlled form of hyperactivity.
Distractibility: An ADD child can be easily distracted from most activities by any form of stimulus in the environment (movement, color, sound), as well as by their own scattered, fast-moving thoughts. This results in half-finished or poorly completed tasks, constant minor non-compliances with known rules, zig-zagging from one activity to another, and the inability for the child to do well in group situations (such as school) where compliance with the rules is important.
Impulsivity: An ADD child will often blurt out information in inappropriate ways and make poor decisions relative to their actions. This child may risk his or her own safety without a second thought, running into the street, climbing to the top of a tree or rock formation, or jumping or diving into a pool without checking the depth. The child with ADD acts on impulse rather than through logic or problem-solving. Impulsivity in many ADD children can also be characterized by impatience or temperamental (often oppositional) behavior since the ADD child often feels a driving need for something (anything!) to happen immediately.
Hyperactivity: Of all the characteristics of an ADD child, the behavior that is most difficult for those around the child to accept is the presence of hyperactivity. The child with hyperactivity is always in motion -- touching, searching, pushing, jumping, running, tapping, and squabbling with friends and siblings. The hyperactive ADD child seems to need a high level of stimulation at all times in order to feel OK. Hyperactivity will also be seen in the form of a child who talks incessantly, clowns around all of the time, and finds every other form of trouble that a parent can name.
Insatiability: The ADD child has an insatiable need for attention to be brought onto himself. While all children thrive on adult attention, focus and concern, the child with ADD can never seem to get enough. They act out, talk incessantly, joke around, monopolize conversations, demand the teacher's constant involvement, show off to friends, and badger incessantly until they get their way.
Clumsiness and Poor Coordination: Many ADD children exhibit problems with fine motor control. This can be seen in poor handwriting and in difficulty performing other routine tasks such as buttoning buttons or tying shoelaces. When combined with the child's inability to plan or organize a flow of activities, the resulting outcome (written paper, self-dressing, etc.) may appear chaotic and disorganized. Many ADD children also exhibit gross motor control clumsiness due to poor motor planning cognitive skills or other co-existing weaknesses in areas such as balance, depth-perception or eye-hand coordination.
Disorganization: The ADD child is a study in disorganization! Whether it is the state of the child's room, the organization of a term paper, the set up of the child's school supplies and workspace, grooming, dressing and hygiene skills, or any other aspect of the child's life, the most probable outcome will be a disorganized mess. This results from the ADD child's impulsivity (jumping at any solution), distractibility (stopping in the middle of any activity), hyperactivity (pulling out and tearing apart everything in sight), and inattention (they lose interest anyway!).
Mood Swings: With an ADD child, everything is always at extremes, and their range of emotions is no different. In some cases, they can be extremely domineering and controlling as they seek to gain attention for themselves. In other cases, they can be unreachable, and no amount of discipline or parental intervention seems to have an effect. When an child with ADD is "stuck" in the emotions of the moment, there seems to be no way for reasonable discussions to bypass the emotional whirlwind in progress. ADD children can be described as oppositional, stubborn, overly-dramatic, flighty, ecstatically happy or excessively sensitive, just to name a few of the extremes experienced by ADD children.
Poor Social Skills: Based on all of the issues discussed so far, it's not surpising that ADD children don't fare well with peer relationships. They speak and act impulsively, show off and dominate conversations or class time, clown around at inappropriate times, miss subtle social cues, may be physically clumsy and awkward, and often irritate and annoy their peers in a thousand daily ways.
As a result of the symptoms and behaviors just described, the ADD child encounters all too many difficulties in their young lives. True ADD should not be considered a "phase" that will be outgrown. Rather, parents and educators should seek all of the education and knowledge they can find to help these kids flourish and succeed throughout the elementary school years.
About the Author
Jeanne Bauer is the author of the ADD to C3 Kids E-Booklets, providing a fast, natural and healthy approach to ADD/ADHD. Find more information at http://www.add-adhd-infoplus.com and http://www.addtoc3kids.com.
For information about Attention Deficit Disorder quizzes, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderquiz/
Here are the variety of ways that a child may exhibit ADD behaviors:
Inattention: The most visible and well-known behavior of a child with attention deficit issues is an inability to maintain attention and focus over an extended period of time. This behavior shows up in a variety of situations, such as forgetting or confusing instructions that were just given, being inattentive when involved in a conversation, growing bored of activities within moments, appearing to be in a daze or day dream, and being unable to complete tasks.
Hyperattention: Paradoxically, the same ADD child who cannot stay focused enough to finish many common tasks will have no problem whatsoever in focusing on a video game or TV show for hours. This ability to hyper-focus on chosen activities is very common in the child with Attention Deficit Disorder. This behavior is possible only because the child pursues the desirable activity through a heightened level of excitement which is a controlled form of hyperactivity.
Distractibility: An ADD child can be easily distracted from most activities by any form of stimulus in the environment (movement, color, sound), as well as by their own scattered, fast-moving thoughts. This results in half-finished or poorly completed tasks, constant minor non-compliances with known rules, zig-zagging from one activity to another, and the inability for the child to do well in group situations (such as school) where compliance with the rules is important.
Impulsivity: An ADD child will often blurt out information in inappropriate ways and make poor decisions relative to their actions. This child may risk his or her own safety without a second thought, running into the street, climbing to the top of a tree or rock formation, or jumping or diving into a pool without checking the depth. The child with ADD acts on impulse rather than through logic or problem-solving. Impulsivity in many ADD children can also be characterized by impatience or temperamental (often oppositional) behavior since the ADD child often feels a driving need for something (anything!) to happen immediately.
Hyperactivity: Of all the characteristics of an ADD child, the behavior that is most difficult for those around the child to accept is the presence of hyperactivity. The child with hyperactivity is always in motion -- touching, searching, pushing, jumping, running, tapping, and squabbling with friends and siblings. The hyperactive ADD child seems to need a high level of stimulation at all times in order to feel OK. Hyperactivity will also be seen in the form of a child who talks incessantly, clowns around all of the time, and finds every other form of trouble that a parent can name.
Insatiability: The ADD child has an insatiable need for attention to be brought onto himself. While all children thrive on adult attention, focus and concern, the child with ADD can never seem to get enough. They act out, talk incessantly, joke around, monopolize conversations, demand the teacher's constant involvement, show off to friends, and badger incessantly until they get their way.
Clumsiness and Poor Coordination: Many ADD children exhibit problems with fine motor control. This can be seen in poor handwriting and in difficulty performing other routine tasks such as buttoning buttons or tying shoelaces. When combined with the child's inability to plan or organize a flow of activities, the resulting outcome (written paper, self-dressing, etc.) may appear chaotic and disorganized. Many ADD children also exhibit gross motor control clumsiness due to poor motor planning cognitive skills or other co-existing weaknesses in areas such as balance, depth-perception or eye-hand coordination.
Disorganization: The ADD child is a study in disorganization! Whether it is the state of the child's room, the organization of a term paper, the set up of the child's school supplies and workspace, grooming, dressing and hygiene skills, or any other aspect of the child's life, the most probable outcome will be a disorganized mess. This results from the ADD child's impulsivity (jumping at any solution), distractibility (stopping in the middle of any activity), hyperactivity (pulling out and tearing apart everything in sight), and inattention (they lose interest anyway!).
Mood Swings: With an ADD child, everything is always at extremes, and their range of emotions is no different. In some cases, they can be extremely domineering and controlling as they seek to gain attention for themselves. In other cases, they can be unreachable, and no amount of discipline or parental intervention seems to have an effect. When an child with ADD is "stuck" in the emotions of the moment, there seems to be no way for reasonable discussions to bypass the emotional whirlwind in progress. ADD children can be described as oppositional, stubborn, overly-dramatic, flighty, ecstatically happy or excessively sensitive, just to name a few of the extremes experienced by ADD children.
Poor Social Skills: Based on all of the issues discussed so far, it's not surpising that ADD children don't fare well with peer relationships. They speak and act impulsively, show off and dominate conversations or class time, clown around at inappropriate times, miss subtle social cues, may be physically clumsy and awkward, and often irritate and annoy their peers in a thousand daily ways.
As a result of the symptoms and behaviors just described, the ADD child encounters all too many difficulties in their young lives. True ADD should not be considered a "phase" that will be outgrown. Rather, parents and educators should seek all of the education and knowledge they can find to help these kids flourish and succeed throughout the elementary school years.
About the Author
Jeanne Bauer is the author of the ADD to C3 Kids E-Booklets, providing a fast, natural and healthy approach to ADD/ADHD. Find more information at http://www.add-adhd-infoplus.com and http://www.addtoc3kids.com.
For information about Attention Deficit Disorder quizzes, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderquiz/
Friday, August 10, 2007
Help Support Our Children! Invest in Our KIDS!
May 21, 2004 -- Help Support Our Children!
Some of you may already know that "The No Child Left Behind Act" implemented by President Bush does not support children with Learning Disabilities such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia, etc...
Unfortunately, these children are indeed left behind!
Too much focus is on Medication instead of Education and Intervention.
Here at KiriEssentials.com we are trying to raise money for several children with Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD), Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Dyslexia.
We are asking for your help and support! Our Children need it!
Just by donating $1, we figure we can help a child go to a specialized school that will specifically address his/her learning differences while gauging their "true" potential!
If you can contribute $1 to this cause and/or forward this message to a friend, we can possibly succeed in getting the necessary help for at least one child; who may very well be our next future doctor or scientist!
Please go to www.KiriEssentials.com and make your $1 donation today! Invest in our kids!
We Value and Appreciate Your Support!
For information about attention deficit disorder, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/
Some of you may already know that "The No Child Left Behind Act" implemented by President Bush does not support children with Learning Disabilities such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia, etc...
Unfortunately, these children are indeed left behind!
Too much focus is on Medication instead of Education and Intervention.
Here at KiriEssentials.com we are trying to raise money for several children with Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD), Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Dyslexia.
We are asking for your help and support! Our Children need it!
Just by donating $1, we figure we can help a child go to a specialized school that will specifically address his/her learning differences while gauging their "true" potential!
If you can contribute $1 to this cause and/or forward this message to a friend, we can possibly succeed in getting the necessary help for at least one child; who may very well be our next future doctor or scientist!
Please go to www.KiriEssentials.com and make your $1 donation today! Invest in our kids!
We Value and Appreciate Your Support!
For information about attention deficit disorder, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Local Resources Help Adults Manage Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
New York, NY August 12, 2004 -- You wake up one morning to discover you’ve slept through your alarm again. You quickly throw on the suit you forgot to press and search frantically for your keys. The subway is packed. You lose your temper at some guy who stepped on your foot. No time for coffee today. You bolt into the conference room 20 minutes late – and your boss jokes that this is the earliest you’ve ever been.
Sound like a bad dream? Adult men and women living with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are used to this kind of morning. Constantly running on high speed but never catching up, their day is filled with stress and anxiety. They feel overwhelmed, disorganized, and riddled with guilt over the tasks they should be doing but can’t seem to tackle. The result? Low self-esteem and the unshakable feeling that they’ll never get their act together.
The good news is there are resources available locally to help adults with ADD become more focused, think positively, and begin to move forward in life. On Saturday, August 21st, ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky is offering a workshop on the 8 Essential Skills for Managing Adult ADD. “The workshop teaches adults how to increase their self-awareness and become more centered and productive,” says Koretsky.
The afternoon will be packed with valuable tools and skill-building exercises designed to aid participants on their journey to managing their ADD. A previous workshop participant from Manhattan says, "The workshop was exactly what I needed. I've been trying to get tools to keep my ADD under control and now I feel like I have some direction to do that. I know what to do next."
The August 21st workshop is an introduction to the Manage Your ADD for Life! Coaching Program, a 90-day intensive program that will begin on September 20th. Features of the program include nine live workshops in Manhattan, a comprehensive workbook, individual coaching and more. Participants in the workshop are not obligated to continue onto the 90-day program.
ADD Management Workshop: 8 Essential Skills for Managing Adult ADD
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2004
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: The Spark, 161 W. 22nd St. (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
Workshop Fee: $35 before August 21, $40 cash at the door
To Register: Call (718) 784-1969 or Visit http://www.addmanagement.com/workshops.htm
Open to all adults with ADD and those looking to learn more.
For more information on the Manage Your ADD for Life! Coaching Program beginning September 20th, visit http://www.addmanagement.com/program.htm.
Jennifer Koretsky is a professional ADD Coach who helps adults manage their ADD and move forward in life. She encourages clients to increase self-awareness, focus on strengths and talents, and create realistic action plans. She offers a 90-day intensive skill-building program, private and group coaching, and a free e-newsletter. Her work has been featured in numerous media, including the New York Times Magazine. For more information, please visit http://www.addmanagement.com.
For information about ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/
Sound like a bad dream? Adult men and women living with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are used to this kind of morning. Constantly running on high speed but never catching up, their day is filled with stress and anxiety. They feel overwhelmed, disorganized, and riddled with guilt over the tasks they should be doing but can’t seem to tackle. The result? Low self-esteem and the unshakable feeling that they’ll never get their act together.
The good news is there are resources available locally to help adults with ADD become more focused, think positively, and begin to move forward in life. On Saturday, August 21st, ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky is offering a workshop on the 8 Essential Skills for Managing Adult ADD. “The workshop teaches adults how to increase their self-awareness and become more centered and productive,” says Koretsky.
The afternoon will be packed with valuable tools and skill-building exercises designed to aid participants on their journey to managing their ADD. A previous workshop participant from Manhattan says, "The workshop was exactly what I needed. I've been trying to get tools to keep my ADD under control and now I feel like I have some direction to do that. I know what to do next."
The August 21st workshop is an introduction to the Manage Your ADD for Life! Coaching Program, a 90-day intensive program that will begin on September 20th. Features of the program include nine live workshops in Manhattan, a comprehensive workbook, individual coaching and more. Participants in the workshop are not obligated to continue onto the 90-day program.
ADD Management Workshop: 8 Essential Skills for Managing Adult ADD
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2004
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: The Spark, 161 W. 22nd St. (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
Workshop Fee: $35 before August 21, $40 cash at the door
To Register: Call (718) 784-1969 or Visit http://www.addmanagement.com/workshops.htm
Open to all adults with ADD and those looking to learn more.
For more information on the Manage Your ADD for Life! Coaching Program beginning September 20th, visit http://www.addmanagement.com/program.htm.
Jennifer Koretsky is a professional ADD Coach who helps adults manage their ADD and move forward in life. She encourages clients to increase self-awareness, focus on strengths and talents, and create realistic action plans. She offers a 90-day intensive skill-building program, private and group coaching, and a free e-newsletter. Her work has been featured in numerous media, including the New York Times Magazine. For more information, please visit http://www.addmanagement.com.
For information about ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/
Monday, August 6, 2007
Attention Deficit Disorder or Petit Mal - Would you know the difference?
One family's journey to help a child, a story every parent should read.
A Quiet Child
She was the sweetest baby, so quiet, so calm. Amanda wasn't anything like her older brother, who was always busy and boisterous. I remember bragging about my "introspective". Language came easily for her, and she seemed fascinated by the world around her. Her father and I were so impressed by her ability to just sit and quite literally watch the flowers grow, we thought we had an artistic soul on our hands.
It wasn't until she was much older and starting school that we even considered that our child was different in some way. She didn't attend preschool, so it was during her Kindergarten year that subtle signs told us that learning wasn't going to come easy for Amanda. She had trouble focusing on the teacher, and didn't seem to catch on to writing her name and reading letters off the blackboard. Often she spent playtime sitting by herself. We began to think of Amanda as a day dreamer.
A Frustrated Child
By the third grade, it was obvious that learning was more than an average challenge for her. While she had an above average vocabulary, she could barely read. We worked harder than ever, using various at home phonics programs and extra reading materials to encourage her reading skills. Nothing worked. Amanda became frustrated and withdrawn. Convinced that she wasn't smart, her self esteem plummeted.
A Small Blessing
Three weeks after Amanda began the third grade, I gave birth to another daughter. Shortly after Sarah's birth, we noticed our tiny daughter's body shake, almost violently. We rushed her to the hospital, where a CT scan showed abnormal brain matter, and an EEG showed activity consistent with seizures. If Sarah's brain was different, could it be that Amanda's was as well? We made an appointment for Amanda to see her pediatrician.
Ray of Hope
As Amanda had never shown any signs of a seizure disorder, other physical problems were ruled out. Her hearing and eyesight were normal, her heart and lungs were fine. By all outward accounts she was an extremely healthy eight year old. - Until they tested her with an EEG, or Electroencephalograph, which detects the electrochemical relay of information from brain cell to brain cell. The phrase her physician used to describe her results was "markedly abnormal".
My daughter was diagnosed as suffering from an uncommon and often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed form of seizure disorder known as absence, or petit mal seizures. This type of disorder affects about one in every five hundred people, and is in many cases difficult to detect. The person having an absence seizure may appear completely normal in every way, other than a cease in activity. In Amanda's case, she simply appeared to be a day dreamer.
Detection and Treatment
Absence seizures are difficult to detect, and as in our case, a physician may be reluctant to perform an expensive EEG when no clear symptoms are present. If your child is a constant day dreamer, appears "off in his own world", and has trouble learning, you might consider asking your physician to perform this simple test.
Treatment
Treatment is generally a form of anti-seizure medication. In Amanda's case, from the day she began taking her prescribed medication, her learning ability improved dramatically. Within three weeks she was reading beginner books, and within a year she was within the range of normal reading ability for her age. The downside for Amanda was the side effects of the medication. While her learning seemed to improve, she became increasingly "sleepy", until she was falling asleep in school.
A Solution?
What's a parent to do? We removed Amanda from her elementary school midyear and began a home school program. We soon realized that Amanda was sleeping a minimum of fourteen hours in a day, and took her off the anti-seizure medication. A year later, after a follow-up EEG which was still abnormal, her pediatrician referred us to a new neurologist. This new Doctor had extensive experience with a variety of neurologic disorders, and after a battery of tests, concluded that Amanda did in fact suffer from a form of Inattentive Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD. Is it possible that the abnormality in her brain caused her to have both petit mal and ADD? Or was she originally misdiagnosed. We may never really know. As medical science improves, we hold out hope that the answer will be found.
If Amanda's story sounds similar to your own, consider talking to your child's physician. Amanda's case is far from abnormal, and is in fact probably much more common than we know. Girls with ADD are most frequently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, as they generally do not display the typical "hyper" behavior. Adults can also have ADD and may display similar behavior that is attributed to irresponsibility, forgetfulness, or impulsiveness. There are many web sites that deal with these disorders, following are some suggestions:
ADD-
Http://www.borntoexplore.org/ Http://www.additudemag.com/ Http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm Http://www.chadd.org/
Petit Mal
Http://health.yahoo.com/health/encyclopedia/000696/0.html Http://www.fpnotebook.com/NEU209.htm http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1854.html
About the Author
Michelle Gonzalez is the editor of both www.youthweekly.com and www.inspiredparent.com . A mother of three, she enjoys writing articles as well as poems and stories in her spare time. Her passions around childrens literacy and good parenting led her to create her two successful ezines.
For information about drugs for attention deficit disorder, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderdrugs/
A Quiet Child
She was the sweetest baby, so quiet, so calm. Amanda wasn't anything like her older brother, who was always busy and boisterous. I remember bragging about my "introspective". Language came easily for her, and she seemed fascinated by the world around her. Her father and I were so impressed by her ability to just sit and quite literally watch the flowers grow, we thought we had an artistic soul on our hands.
It wasn't until she was much older and starting school that we even considered that our child was different in some way. She didn't attend preschool, so it was during her Kindergarten year that subtle signs told us that learning wasn't going to come easy for Amanda. She had trouble focusing on the teacher, and didn't seem to catch on to writing her name and reading letters off the blackboard. Often she spent playtime sitting by herself. We began to think of Amanda as a day dreamer.
A Frustrated Child
By the third grade, it was obvious that learning was more than an average challenge for her. While she had an above average vocabulary, she could barely read. We worked harder than ever, using various at home phonics programs and extra reading materials to encourage her reading skills. Nothing worked. Amanda became frustrated and withdrawn. Convinced that she wasn't smart, her self esteem plummeted.
A Small Blessing
Three weeks after Amanda began the third grade, I gave birth to another daughter. Shortly after Sarah's birth, we noticed our tiny daughter's body shake, almost violently. We rushed her to the hospital, where a CT scan showed abnormal brain matter, and an EEG showed activity consistent with seizures. If Sarah's brain was different, could it be that Amanda's was as well? We made an appointment for Amanda to see her pediatrician.
Ray of Hope
As Amanda had never shown any signs of a seizure disorder, other physical problems were ruled out. Her hearing and eyesight were normal, her heart and lungs were fine. By all outward accounts she was an extremely healthy eight year old. - Until they tested her with an EEG, or Electroencephalograph, which detects the electrochemical relay of information from brain cell to brain cell. The phrase her physician used to describe her results was "markedly abnormal".
My daughter was diagnosed as suffering from an uncommon and often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed form of seizure disorder known as absence, or petit mal seizures. This type of disorder affects about one in every five hundred people, and is in many cases difficult to detect. The person having an absence seizure may appear completely normal in every way, other than a cease in activity. In Amanda's case, she simply appeared to be a day dreamer.
Detection and Treatment
Absence seizures are difficult to detect, and as in our case, a physician may be reluctant to perform an expensive EEG when no clear symptoms are present. If your child is a constant day dreamer, appears "off in his own world", and has trouble learning, you might consider asking your physician to perform this simple test.
Treatment
Treatment is generally a form of anti-seizure medication. In Amanda's case, from the day she began taking her prescribed medication, her learning ability improved dramatically. Within three weeks she was reading beginner books, and within a year she was within the range of normal reading ability for her age. The downside for Amanda was the side effects of the medication. While her learning seemed to improve, she became increasingly "sleepy", until she was falling asleep in school.
A Solution?
What's a parent to do? We removed Amanda from her elementary school midyear and began a home school program. We soon realized that Amanda was sleeping a minimum of fourteen hours in a day, and took her off the anti-seizure medication. A year later, after a follow-up EEG which was still abnormal, her pediatrician referred us to a new neurologist. This new Doctor had extensive experience with a variety of neurologic disorders, and after a battery of tests, concluded that Amanda did in fact suffer from a form of Inattentive Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD. Is it possible that the abnormality in her brain caused her to have both petit mal and ADD? Or was she originally misdiagnosed. We may never really know. As medical science improves, we hold out hope that the answer will be found.
If Amanda's story sounds similar to your own, consider talking to your child's physician. Amanda's case is far from abnormal, and is in fact probably much more common than we know. Girls with ADD are most frequently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, as they generally do not display the typical "hyper" behavior. Adults can also have ADD and may display similar behavior that is attributed to irresponsibility, forgetfulness, or impulsiveness. There are many web sites that deal with these disorders, following are some suggestions:
ADD-
Http://www.borntoexplore.org/ Http://www.additudemag.com/ Http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm Http://www.chadd.org/
Petit Mal
Http://health.yahoo.com/health/encyclopedia/000696/0.html Http://www.fpnotebook.com/NEU209.htm http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1854.html
About the Author
Michelle Gonzalez is the editor of both www.youthweekly.com and www.inspiredparent.com . A mother of three, she enjoys writing articles as well as poems and stories in her spare time. Her passions around childrens literacy and good parenting led her to create her two successful ezines.
For information about drugs for attention deficit disorder, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderdrugs/
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Medical Association Names Coaching as One of Treatments for Adult ADHD Sufferers
The Canadian Medical Association lists psychosocial treatments for adult ADHD sufferers: education about the disorder, involvement in support groups, skills training (such as vocational, organizational, time management) and coaching.
Alonso calls me every week, Wednesday at 10 am. Well, actually I call him most of the time, because he forgets. And the reason he’s home at 10 am is because he can’t hold a job. He couldn’t show up on time, remember what he was supposed to do, or finish a task without supervision. He and I are working on strategies to help him self-organize which bring success, and then better self-esteem and more confidence. Alonso (not his real name) is 26 years old, has ADHD, and I’m his coach.
“Coaching is the most effective tool today in the management of ADD,” says Ed Hallowell, author of “"Driven to Distraction," who, having ADD himself, is quick to point out the positive side of ADD. I also coach Janessa, who has ADD. I always look forward to talking with her, and if I weren’t her coach, and didn’t hear the problems she has keeping appointments, meeting deadlines, maintaining relationships, and negotiating highways, it would just be fun to talk with her. She’s got the “high energy, intuitiveness, creativity and enthusiasm,” Hallowell attributes to such possible ADD sufferers as Mozart and Einstein. Janessa’s a painter and her work is beautiful.
Gerry, one of the best therapists here in town is also ADHD. (That “H” indicates “hyperactivity”.) We were doing some research together and I kept sending him reading material. He told me he “hated” reading; understandably, I thought he just didn’t like to. To get the job done, I started calling his answering machine and dictating from articles. When I began to resent it, and spoke up, he told me he’s ADHD and in order to read he has to take a Ritalin, but he doesn’t like the side effects. He’s an excellent clinician with a full practice and a waiting list. I imagine the “intuitiveness” listed above, and the creativeness allow him to zero in on what’s going on with his patients and generate solutions. Also he’s the sort of real-life example we all need that most of us have some limitation, some “cross to bear.” I call this, in coaching, “the trump card.” Imagine telling your therapist “How would you know how hard it is?” and finding out he’s ADHD.
ADD sufferers can learn to function well. Hallowell is a physician.
ADULT DISORDER
It’s estimated that about 2-6% of adults have ADHD, and yes, is can be a life-long disorder which can disrupt the quality of your life. It has the same symptoms in adults as it does in kids -- hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsiveness. In adults, these behaviors can cause significant difficulties with work and relationships.
THE CAUSE
There are distinct neurobiological features, such as “activity in the frontal striatal networks of the brain,” and “decreased frontal cortical activity,” which can only be diagnosed with sophisticated instruments. If you wonder if you have it, or someone you love, please see your physician.
About 80% of children who show symptoms of ADHD in childhood continue on into adulthood. According to the Canadian Medical Association, adults with ADHD are more likely to suffer being fired from a job, marital problems, poor medical health, serious motor accidents, cigarette smoking, drug abuse and poor social skills.
TREATMENT
Various treatments are available, including, of course, medication.
Also recommended by the CMA is what’s called “psychosocial treatment”: education about the disorder, involvement in support groups, skills training (such as vocational, organizational, time management) and what I do, coaching.
Janessa’s family called her “space queen,” “ditz,” and “lazy.” Whatever medication is able to do, there are still residuals from a lifetime of behavior that tends to bump up against society, and a lot of negative self-talk.
ADD is, according to Dr. Russell Barkley, “a deficit in self-regulation or of ‘executive functions’—the ability to inhibit impulses, control moods, use flexible problem-solving and effective self-directed speech. Individuals with ADD, he says, have trouble deferring gratification, persevering, and waiting. Nor do they plan ahead and use self-discipline.
I don’t study the causes—that’s up to the doctors—but you can see the fit with emotional intelligence coaching. Among other things, I provide a support system and accountability—plus lots of encouragement and down-to-earth management techniques.
For the time being, Alonso takes his cell phone with him when he heads out for an interview, and calls me as a check-in. I remind him of things—“Do you remember where you’re going? Look for the name of the street.” He brings a message with him when he gets in the car—a sticky with the name of the street on it. As he learns ways to manage that bring success, his anxiety about “never remembering” will go down.
A coach can model rational problem-solving and positive self-talk, and also give a host of management and accountability techniques.
According to the CMA,the benefits of psychosocial treatments for adults with ADHD haven’t been scientifically studied extensively, and new psychotherapeutic approaches are being developed.
When I peruse the “Request for Proposal” section on one of the major coaching websites, I see many individuals requesting coaching for ADD. Apparently the word is getting around that it helps.
About the Author
Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach, GLOBAL EQ. Emotional intelligence coaching to enhance all areas of your life - career, relationships, midlife transition, resilience, self-esteem, parenting. EQ Alive! - excellent, accelerated, affordable EQ coach certification. Susan is the author of numerous ebooks, is widely published on the Internet, and a regular speaker for cruise lines. For marketing services go here.
For information about attention deficit disorder characteristics, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisordercharacteristics/
Alonso calls me every week, Wednesday at 10 am. Well, actually I call him most of the time, because he forgets. And the reason he’s home at 10 am is because he can’t hold a job. He couldn’t show up on time, remember what he was supposed to do, or finish a task without supervision. He and I are working on strategies to help him self-organize which bring success, and then better self-esteem and more confidence. Alonso (not his real name) is 26 years old, has ADHD, and I’m his coach.
“Coaching is the most effective tool today in the management of ADD,” says Ed Hallowell, author of “"Driven to Distraction," who, having ADD himself, is quick to point out the positive side of ADD. I also coach Janessa, who has ADD. I always look forward to talking with her, and if I weren’t her coach, and didn’t hear the problems she has keeping appointments, meeting deadlines, maintaining relationships, and negotiating highways, it would just be fun to talk with her. She’s got the “high energy, intuitiveness, creativity and enthusiasm,” Hallowell attributes to such possible ADD sufferers as Mozart and Einstein. Janessa’s a painter and her work is beautiful.
Gerry, one of the best therapists here in town is also ADHD. (That “H” indicates “hyperactivity”.) We were doing some research together and I kept sending him reading material. He told me he “hated” reading; understandably, I thought he just didn’t like to. To get the job done, I started calling his answering machine and dictating from articles. When I began to resent it, and spoke up, he told me he’s ADHD and in order to read he has to take a Ritalin, but he doesn’t like the side effects. He’s an excellent clinician with a full practice and a waiting list. I imagine the “intuitiveness” listed above, and the creativeness allow him to zero in on what’s going on with his patients and generate solutions. Also he’s the sort of real-life example we all need that most of us have some limitation, some “cross to bear.” I call this, in coaching, “the trump card.” Imagine telling your therapist “How would you know how hard it is?” and finding out he’s ADHD.
ADD sufferers can learn to function well. Hallowell is a physician.
ADULT DISORDER
It’s estimated that about 2-6% of adults have ADHD, and yes, is can be a life-long disorder which can disrupt the quality of your life. It has the same symptoms in adults as it does in kids -- hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsiveness. In adults, these behaviors can cause significant difficulties with work and relationships.
THE CAUSE
There are distinct neurobiological features, such as “activity in the frontal striatal networks of the brain,” and “decreased frontal cortical activity,” which can only be diagnosed with sophisticated instruments. If you wonder if you have it, or someone you love, please see your physician.
About 80% of children who show symptoms of ADHD in childhood continue on into adulthood. According to the Canadian Medical Association, adults with ADHD are more likely to suffer being fired from a job, marital problems, poor medical health, serious motor accidents, cigarette smoking, drug abuse and poor social skills.
TREATMENT
Various treatments are available, including, of course, medication.
Also recommended by the CMA is what’s called “psychosocial treatment”: education about the disorder, involvement in support groups, skills training (such as vocational, organizational, time management) and what I do, coaching.
Janessa’s family called her “space queen,” “ditz,” and “lazy.” Whatever medication is able to do, there are still residuals from a lifetime of behavior that tends to bump up against society, and a lot of negative self-talk.
ADD is, according to Dr. Russell Barkley, “a deficit in self-regulation or of ‘executive functions’—the ability to inhibit impulses, control moods, use flexible problem-solving and effective self-directed speech. Individuals with ADD, he says, have trouble deferring gratification, persevering, and waiting. Nor do they plan ahead and use self-discipline.
I don’t study the causes—that’s up to the doctors—but you can see the fit with emotional intelligence coaching. Among other things, I provide a support system and accountability—plus lots of encouragement and down-to-earth management techniques.
For the time being, Alonso takes his cell phone with him when he heads out for an interview, and calls me as a check-in. I remind him of things—“Do you remember where you’re going? Look for the name of the street.” He brings a message with him when he gets in the car—a sticky with the name of the street on it. As he learns ways to manage that bring success, his anxiety about “never remembering” will go down.
A coach can model rational problem-solving and positive self-talk, and also give a host of management and accountability techniques.
According to the CMA,the benefits of psychosocial treatments for adults with ADHD haven’t been scientifically studied extensively, and new psychotherapeutic approaches are being developed.
When I peruse the “Request for Proposal” section on one of the major coaching websites, I see many individuals requesting coaching for ADD. Apparently the word is getting around that it helps.
About the Author
Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach, GLOBAL EQ. Emotional intelligence coaching to enhance all areas of your life - career, relationships, midlife transition, resilience, self-esteem, parenting. EQ Alive! - excellent, accelerated, affordable EQ coach certification. Susan is the author of numerous ebooks, is widely published on the Internet, and a regular speaker for cruise lines. For marketing services go here.
For information about attention deficit disorder characteristics, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisordercharacteristics/
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Teen’s ADHD symptoms disappear with “new” product. Unusual discovery-weight-loss product alleviates ADHD in teens.
North Central Florida May 26, 2004 -- Native Floridian Paige Gilson is an ordinary work-at-home-mom of four children. Following the birth of her youngest child last Fall, she went looking for a safe and effective product to help her take off those hard-to-lose “post partum” pounds. She chose a weight-loss/nutritional line by Isagenix. The average weight-loss experienced is 7 - 15 pounds within the first 9 days. What Paige never expected was the incredible success this product line would have in eliminating virtually all of her eldest son’s ADHD symptoms altogether.
Paige did weeks of product research and found the Isagenix system to be a perfect fit for her lifestyle. It provided a clear-cut and simple way to melt fat from the inside out. A simple 9-day “cleanse” not only eliminates pounds of waste, but also hundreds of chemicals and pollutants that hide in our body’s cells.
“I never knew how much junk our bodies accumulated until I started reading about it.”, said Paige. “I was surprised to learn that it’s even more critical for ‘lean’ people to cleanse because the toxins actually accumulate within their vital organs.”, she says. After completing her own 9-day cleanse, Paige lost a total of 12 pounds. She says, “I was never so excited in my life about a weight-loss product until now! I love it. I’m still losing weight, and it’s not like I’m jogging 5 miles a day and eating lettuce for lunch.” Paige also states that her allergy symptoms have completely vanished and her energy level is better than it’s ever been.
Her own success with Isagenix made her anxious to try the products on other family members. Her son James (14), who had been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of five, had started having problems again in school and at home. He was placed on medication 9 years earlier and until recently, the meds delivered the expected satisfactory outcome. Last year however, several typical ADHD behaviors began to resurface as James’ body grew more tolerant of the medication. Paige and her husband Glen consulted with medical professionals and after careful consideration, decided to get their son off of the medication altogether and try something else. To their surprise and sheer delight, Isagenix products eliminated nearly all of James’ ADHD symptoms and problems. When asked how he feels, James replies, “I feel better now. I can concentrate in school. I’m more energetic in soccer and basketball.” Paige says, “His problems in school have greatly diminished and he’s on a much more even keel now.”
Paige has become so passionate about the Isagenix product line that she is now a distributor herself. As the only distributor in North Central Florida, Paige hopes to reach thousands of people who are seeking ways to optimize their health, lose weight, or realign their body’s chemical makeup in a safe, yet effective way.
Board Certified Physicians have been placing their patients on the Isagenix system and are seeing tremendous results. John Gray, PhD. (“Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus”), promotes Isagenix in his seminars and his practice. Jack Canfield, award-winning co-author of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, also discovered the Isagenix system. Both Dr. Gray and Mr. Canfield not only endorse these products, but also use them personally.
For more information contact Paige Gilson at 352-466-5075, or call toll free at 888-801-5507. You can also visit them online at http://www.getcleanandlean.com.
Press Release written by Kathleen Gregovich, CyberSourceONE
www.cybersourceone.net
For information about a list of symptoms for attention deficit disorder, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderlistofsymptoms/
Paige did weeks of product research and found the Isagenix system to be a perfect fit for her lifestyle. It provided a clear-cut and simple way to melt fat from the inside out. A simple 9-day “cleanse” not only eliminates pounds of waste, but also hundreds of chemicals and pollutants that hide in our body’s cells.
“I never knew how much junk our bodies accumulated until I started reading about it.”, said Paige. “I was surprised to learn that it’s even more critical for ‘lean’ people to cleanse because the toxins actually accumulate within their vital organs.”, she says. After completing her own 9-day cleanse, Paige lost a total of 12 pounds. She says, “I was never so excited in my life about a weight-loss product until now! I love it. I’m still losing weight, and it’s not like I’m jogging 5 miles a day and eating lettuce for lunch.” Paige also states that her allergy symptoms have completely vanished and her energy level is better than it’s ever been.
Her own success with Isagenix made her anxious to try the products on other family members. Her son James (14), who had been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of five, had started having problems again in school and at home. He was placed on medication 9 years earlier and until recently, the meds delivered the expected satisfactory outcome. Last year however, several typical ADHD behaviors began to resurface as James’ body grew more tolerant of the medication. Paige and her husband Glen consulted with medical professionals and after careful consideration, decided to get their son off of the medication altogether and try something else. To their surprise and sheer delight, Isagenix products eliminated nearly all of James’ ADHD symptoms and problems. When asked how he feels, James replies, “I feel better now. I can concentrate in school. I’m more energetic in soccer and basketball.” Paige says, “His problems in school have greatly diminished and he’s on a much more even keel now.”
Paige has become so passionate about the Isagenix product line that she is now a distributor herself. As the only distributor in North Central Florida, Paige hopes to reach thousands of people who are seeking ways to optimize their health, lose weight, or realign their body’s chemical makeup in a safe, yet effective way.
Board Certified Physicians have been placing their patients on the Isagenix system and are seeing tremendous results. John Gray, PhD. (“Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus”), promotes Isagenix in his seminars and his practice. Jack Canfield, award-winning co-author of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, also discovered the Isagenix system. Both Dr. Gray and Mr. Canfield not only endorse these products, but also use them personally.
For more information contact Paige Gilson at 352-466-5075, or call toll free at 888-801-5507. You can also visit them online at http://www.getcleanandlean.com.
Press Release written by Kathleen Gregovich, CyberSourceONE
www.cybersourceone.net
For information about a list of symptoms for attention deficit disorder, visit
http://youradhdinfosite.com/attentiondeficitdisorderlistofsymptoms/
Friday, August 3, 2007
ADD / ADHD Children : Being Your Child's Best Friend
Do you live with an ADD / ADHD child? If so-- my hat is off to you!
ADD / ADHD children are brilliant, full of energy, smart as a whip (as grandma says),
and tons of work. They are also the rising sun and the setting star: meaning much of
life revolves around them in one way or another. One tactic you might employ is to: be
your child's best friend.
Hear me out just a bit. I am not promoting parents in "jammies" all day-- everyday,
messy homes filled with increasing whirlwind clutter that no-one attends to, nor hot
dogs and pizza nightly just to avoid more arguing with an ADD / ADHD child.
I am suggesting the reminder we all need with these special needs children: keep
perspective.
And yes-- try thinking along the lines of being best friends with your child.
Best friends are people who look out for the best interest of another.
Best friends have a special tolerance for each other.
Best friends set aside time to truly know each other and how each other thinks and
feels.
Best friends stand up for one-another, for their rights, their feelings, their health, and
their needs.
Best friends look forward to more time together.
Best friends cherish each other dearly.
Best friends also speak the truth and help guide each other along the journey of life
together.
Here are more simple reminders that we easily forget when caught up in our daily
grind. I hope they will help from time to time with your ADD / ADHD parenting:
* Remember to keep the rules-- but not TOO many rules all at once... all the time! * Schedule FUN
* Stop being organized now and then to ad-lib and make delight shine for you both
again!
* Yes-- even with medicated kids some days are suddenly going to be worse than
others.
* This is physiological-- remember? * You are the expert in his/her eyes. Provide correction and consequences accordingly. * Use notebooks, or better yet email, to communicate with the teacher daily. * It is no fun for the ADD / ADHD child to be "wrong" or in trouble so much of the day--
catch him/her being good!!
* With young ADD / ADHD children try picture charts on the wall for daily routines to
follow.
* Your child needs extra reminders, extra chances, extra love, and extra
encouragement (so do you!!)
* Read The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. * Know the educational rights in your school district and utilize each and every one of
them :-)
* Be patient with the child, your mate, and especially yourself. * Tenderness and politeness goes a long way with these precious ones. * These kids love to be helpful-- utilize it, just don't seek perfection :-)
and finally:
** DON'T go It ALONE! Enlist the help of extended family, friends, neighbors,
associates, playmate families, medical professionals, and perhaps a coach for sanity.
Two myths that existed when I was a child: The first was that the parents were always right and had all the answers. The second one was that "You can have it all, baby".
Well, as a parent-- I know the first is NOT true. And as a working mom-- the second is
out the door as well (or at least the romanticized fantasy version of it is).
* You are a parent-- do your best. * Learn every day.
* Ask for forgiveness.
* And cherish this relationship.
You can design your life-- You are a parent, and an individual. You have to pick and
choose which elements will be incorporated within it, and, how you want it to run.
Your child needs love, fun, consideration, truth, honesty, openness, and the gentle/firm
guidance that best friend's can give without damaging or straining the relationship. You
already have so many different hats to wear all day for your various roles. Being your
child's best friend might simplify some of that. Give it a try.
Enjoy these years and enjoy your ADD / ADHD child !!!!
Until next time--- all the best, Kate
Kate Hufstetler is a well established business & personal coach who has helped
many individuals like yourself to beat "the blues" and gain control over their lives.
Through personal and business mentorship, she could help you! Visit more of Kate's
articles here: http://www.comedreamwithme.com & http://mindpower.smartads.info
For information about signs of ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdsigns/
ADD / ADHD children are brilliant, full of energy, smart as a whip (as grandma says),
and tons of work. They are also the rising sun and the setting star: meaning much of
life revolves around them in one way or another. One tactic you might employ is to: be
your child's best friend.
Hear me out just a bit. I am not promoting parents in "jammies" all day-- everyday,
messy homes filled with increasing whirlwind clutter that no-one attends to, nor hot
dogs and pizza nightly just to avoid more arguing with an ADD / ADHD child.
I am suggesting the reminder we all need with these special needs children: keep
perspective.
And yes-- try thinking along the lines of being best friends with your child.
Best friends are people who look out for the best interest of another.
Best friends have a special tolerance for each other.
Best friends set aside time to truly know each other and how each other thinks and
feels.
Best friends stand up for one-another, for their rights, their feelings, their health, and
their needs.
Best friends look forward to more time together.
Best friends cherish each other dearly.
Best friends also speak the truth and help guide each other along the journey of life
together.
Here are more simple reminders that we easily forget when caught up in our daily
grind. I hope they will help from time to time with your ADD / ADHD parenting:
* Remember to keep the rules-- but not TOO many rules all at once... all the time! * Schedule FUN
* Stop being organized now and then to ad-lib and make delight shine for you both
again!
* Yes-- even with medicated kids some days are suddenly going to be worse than
others.
* This is physiological-- remember? * You are the expert in his/her eyes. Provide correction and consequences accordingly. * Use notebooks, or better yet email, to communicate with the teacher daily. * It is no fun for the ADD / ADHD child to be "wrong" or in trouble so much of the day--
catch him/her being good!!
* With young ADD / ADHD children try picture charts on the wall for daily routines to
follow.
* Your child needs extra reminders, extra chances, extra love, and extra
encouragement (so do you!!)
* Read The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. * Know the educational rights in your school district and utilize each and every one of
them :-)
* Be patient with the child, your mate, and especially yourself. * Tenderness and politeness goes a long way with these precious ones. * These kids love to be helpful-- utilize it, just don't seek perfection :-)
and finally:
** DON'T go It ALONE! Enlist the help of extended family, friends, neighbors,
associates, playmate families, medical professionals, and perhaps a coach for sanity.
Two myths that existed when I was a child: The first was that the parents were always right and had all the answers. The second one was that "You can have it all, baby".
Well, as a parent-- I know the first is NOT true. And as a working mom-- the second is
out the door as well (or at least the romanticized fantasy version of it is).
* You are a parent-- do your best. * Learn every day.
* Ask for forgiveness.
* And cherish this relationship.
You can design your life-- You are a parent, and an individual. You have to pick and
choose which elements will be incorporated within it, and, how you want it to run.
Your child needs love, fun, consideration, truth, honesty, openness, and the gentle/firm
guidance that best friend's can give without damaging or straining the relationship. You
already have so many different hats to wear all day for your various roles. Being your
child's best friend might simplify some of that. Give it a try.
Enjoy these years and enjoy your ADD / ADHD child !!!!
Until next time--- all the best, Kate
Kate Hufstetler is a well established business & personal coach who has helped
many individuals like yourself to beat "the blues" and gain control over their lives.
Through personal and business mentorship, she could help you! Visit more of Kate's
articles here: http://www.comedreamwithme.com & http://mindpower.smartads.info
For information about signs of ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/adhdsigns/
Thursday, August 2, 2007
NYC Adult AD/HD Screening Day Presented by CHADD of New York City and NYU School of Medicine.
May 3, 2004--Despite widespread recognition as a children's disorder, AD/HD (Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) affects millions of adults who are undiagnosed and untreated. To help remedy this, the New York University School of Medicine Adult ADHD program, in conjunction with CHADD of New York City (Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), will offer free screening, referrals and education for adults.
Date: Friday, May 7, 2004
Time: 8:30am-3:45pm.
Screening will take place on a first come-first served basis; please expect to spend approximately one hour.
Location: Helmsley Hotel - 212 East 42nd Street, Manhattan (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) - 3rd Floor Knickerbocker Suite.
About the Event: Attendees will be offered the opportunity to take the Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS v.1.1), a self-screening instrument designed to reveal the likelihood of adult ADHD and determine whether further evaluation is needed. Medical personnel will be available to discuss the results of the screening and provide appropriate referrals for full diagnostic evaluations and treatment. Additionally, the attendees will be able to learn more about adult ADHD through live information sessions and question-and-answer periods.
Treatment will NOT be provided.
For additional information contact Harold Meyer at 212-721-0007 (CHADD of NYC Helpline) or email chadd.ny@usa.com or call Amy Richards (NYU School of Medicine) at 212-686-7500 x 4467.
For information about ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/
Date: Friday, May 7, 2004
Time: 8:30am-3:45pm.
Screening will take place on a first come-first served basis; please expect to spend approximately one hour.
Location: Helmsley Hotel - 212 East 42nd Street, Manhattan (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) - 3rd Floor Knickerbocker Suite.
About the Event: Attendees will be offered the opportunity to take the Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS v.1.1), a self-screening instrument designed to reveal the likelihood of adult ADHD and determine whether further evaluation is needed. Medical personnel will be available to discuss the results of the screening and provide appropriate referrals for full diagnostic evaluations and treatment. Additionally, the attendees will be able to learn more about adult ADHD through live information sessions and question-and-answer periods.
Treatment will NOT be provided.
For additional information contact Harold Meyer at 212-721-0007 (CHADD of NYC Helpline) or email chadd.ny@usa.com or call Amy Richards (NYU School of Medicine) at 212-686-7500 x 4467.
For information about ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
ADHD Cure?
Can’t Focus? Mind wandering? Biotrex Vitamins has a new formula that improves attention span naturally.
Can’t seem to focus your attention on the task at hand? Have a hard time studying, doing reports or term papers? Wonder what's wrong? Everyone wants their minds to be alert, but sometimes they can’t focus their attention. It's called attention deficit disorder. Originally developed by a father for his sons who have ADHD, Biotrex™ Alert+™ is a new nutriceutical formula that enhances the mind’s ability to focus attention and increase concentration.
Here are the ingredients and what they’re designed to do:
L-Tyrosine has been found to increase mood, concentration, and productivity.
Gotu Kola an excellent herb useful for ADD because it has a stimulating effect on the brain that increases one's ability to focus while having a soothing and relaxing effect on an overactive nervous system.
Grape Seed Extract is an herb that helps protect cells from free radical damage while promoting healthy circulation. It is rich in polyphenols, a beneficial compound, high in antioxidants that helps to improve circulation.
Pine Bark Extract has been shown to be a very powerful antioxidant that is even more powerful than Vitamin C or Vitamin E.
Gingko Biloba is another powerful antioxidant that may prevent and reverse cognitive decline.
Biotrex™ Alert+™, a natural vitamin supplement, is only $19.99 for 60 tabs and is available online at www.BiotrexVitamins.com
For information about adult ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/adultadhd/
Can’t seem to focus your attention on the task at hand? Have a hard time studying, doing reports or term papers? Wonder what's wrong? Everyone wants their minds to be alert, but sometimes they can’t focus their attention. It's called attention deficit disorder. Originally developed by a father for his sons who have ADHD, Biotrex™ Alert+™ is a new nutriceutical formula that enhances the mind’s ability to focus attention and increase concentration.
Here are the ingredients and what they’re designed to do:
L-Tyrosine has been found to increase mood, concentration, and productivity.
Gotu Kola an excellent herb useful for ADD because it has a stimulating effect on the brain that increases one's ability to focus while having a soothing and relaxing effect on an overactive nervous system.
Grape Seed Extract is an herb that helps protect cells from free radical damage while promoting healthy circulation. It is rich in polyphenols, a beneficial compound, high in antioxidants that helps to improve circulation.
Pine Bark Extract has been shown to be a very powerful antioxidant that is even more powerful than Vitamin C or Vitamin E.
Gingko Biloba is another powerful antioxidant that may prevent and reverse cognitive decline.
Biotrex™ Alert+™, a natural vitamin supplement, is only $19.99 for 60 tabs and is available online at www.BiotrexVitamins.com
For information about adult ADHD, visit http://youradhdinfosite.com/adultadhd/
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