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Feeling Depressed or Anxious? Screen Yourself Online
You've been feeling particularly anxious, depressed, or irritable lately. How do you know if it's time to seek help? While not a substitute for diagnosis by a medical professional, a number of online questionnaires, including a new one discussed in a study published in the March-April issue of Annals of...
Cats attracted to ADHD drug, a feline poison
SALT LAKE CITY Since 2004, drugs designed for use by people have been the leading source of poisonings among companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill....
Indiana's love affair with drugs - Are they patients or criminals? Chronic Pain Rights
Author and science writer Michael Pollan observed the following about Americans' illegal-psychiatric drug hypocrisy: "Historians of the future will wonder how a people possessed of such a deep faith in the power of drugs also found themselves fighting a war against certain other drugs with not-dissimilar powers" We hate drugs....
Effectual ADHD Supplements May Naturally Boost Attention Span
Even with the drastic increase in prescriptions for ADHD medications, some parents with ADHD kids as well as adults with the illness are turning to natural ADHD supplements as an effective and more natural alternative....
Study: Thousands of Israeli kids incorrectly prescribed Ritalin
Thousands of Israeli children are prescribed Ritalin for attention disorders, but actually have undiagnosed psychological problems that necessitate different treatment, according to a study released this month....
Cases: Fake Nostalgia for a Pre-Therapy Past
Old Gus sat on his customary bar stool in the corner, tossing down the bourbon and tossing out the barbs....
Feeling Depressed or Anxious? Screen Yourself Online
You've been feeling particularly anxious, depressed, or irritable lately. How do you know if it's time to seek help? While not a substitute for diagnosis by a medical professional, a number of online questionnaires, including a new one discussed in a study published in the March-April issue of Annals of...
Cats attracted to ADHD drug, a feline poison
SALT LAKE CITY Since 2004, drugs designed for use by people have been the leading source of poisonings among companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill....
Indiana's love affair with drugs - Are they patients or criminals? Chronic Pain Rights
Author and science writer Michael Pollan observed the following about Americans' illegal-psychiatric drug hypocrisy: "Historians of the future will wonder how a people possessed of such a deep faith in the power of drugs also found themselves fighting a war against certain other drugs with not-dissimilar powers" We hate drugs....
Effectual ADHD Supplements May Naturally Boost Attention Span
Even with the drastic increase in prescriptions for ADHD medications, some parents with ADHD kids as well as adults with the illness are turning to natural ADHD supplements as an effective and more natural alternative....
Study: Thousands of Israeli kids incorrectly prescribed Ritalin
Thousands of Israeli children are prescribed Ritalin for attention disorders, but actually have undiagnosed psychological problems that necessitate different treatment, according to a study released this month....
Cases: Fake Nostalgia for a Pre-Therapy Past
Old Gus sat on his customary bar stool in the corner, tossing down the bourbon and tossing out the barbs....
My ADD / ADHD Blog
Wow, I can't believe it's March already!! I know that April 15th may seem like a long time away but it's really not. It's really time to start thinking about your taxes and maybe even......
I'm writing this blog post from Sun City Center, Florida which has been unseasonably cold since I got here on Tuesday night. I am here until this coming Tuesday visiting my parents on vacation. I......
ADHD Coach Talk #1 in Self Help
My Internet radio show ADHD Coach Talk is the most popular Self Help Show on Blog Talk Radio. If you have missed any of the episodes you can listen to them in the ADHD Coach......
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
Is your ADHD interfering in your life? Do you have trouble getting through your ADHD reading list? Are you ready to take the next step to better manage your life? Then it's time to do......
ADD / ADHD and Internet Addiction
This Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST I will be joined on ADHD Coach Talk by Kevin Roberts. He and I will be talking about ADD/ADHD and Internet Addiction. I'm really excited to have Kevin on......
What a Busy Week in my ADD World!
Wow, what a busy week we've had at ADDClasses.com. I've been really busy behind the scenes!! We re-launched the ADD Parents Club! The ADD Action Club is going strong and the members love the new......
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COMMUNITY EVENTS (The Tuscaloosa News)
TODAY Tuscaloosa Group Alcoholics Anonymous: 9:30 a.m., open discussion nonsmoking; noon, closed discussion; 4:15 p.m., closed discussion, nonsmoking; and 8 p.m., closed discussion, 2025 Jack Warner Parkway. Call 205-759-2497. Al-Anon: 3 and 8 p.m., 2025 Jack Warner Parkway....
Reinhardt: To overcome my yoga ADHD, I vow … is that a snack cake? (Asheville Citizen-Times)
The room is dimly lit, and about 50 of us sit silently on rubber mats....
First clinic for ADHD adults poised to open (Scotland on Sunday)
SCOTLAND'S first service for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is being launched to cope with rising numbers with the condition needing help....
Saturday Scorecard: The Adderall secret unveiled? (OnMilwaukee.com)
Amid the salacious details of former Brewers catcher Jason Kendall's messy divorce is the revelation that the veteran uses Adderall, a drug prescribed to combat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). With "greenies" and ephedra on the banned list, some players are getting medical waivers to use Adderall, which aids concentration and...
rADDical Resources cuts ribbon (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Courtesy photo rADDical Resources recently became the newest member of the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and celebrated the occasion with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their office in the Thornwood Building on Dover Point Road. Owned by Karen Duffy, rADDical Resources provides life coaching and resources for children and...
Viewer's Voice for March 2 (FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth)
Viewers this week sound off about discipline and children with ADHD, the woman known as "Jihad Jane", the Carrollton Police Department, smart electricity meters and Clarice Tinsley's singing....
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Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems
By Jennifer ThomasHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Ambidextrous children are more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problems with language and schoolwork, and other mental health issues than right-handed children, new research suggests....
Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A little over half of the children in the United States who have mental problems, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, get professional help, federal health officials report....
As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support
MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer than one in four U.S. parents give their local secondary schools an "A" grade for how they deal with students who have behavioral, emotional or family problems, a new survey shows....
Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Foster children who are placed in stable, loving homes show noticeable improvement in symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity compared to children who get moved around a lot and live with parents who are often annoyed or angry at them, research...
Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
TUESDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Lead may play a role in the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.Genes are believed to account for as much as 70 percent of ADHD in children. Researchers trying to determine the cause of the other 30 percent of cases consider...
One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
By Serena GordonHealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- One in every two U.S. children now grapples at some time with a chronic health condition, such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obesity, new research suggests....
Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems
By Jennifer ThomasHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Ambidextrous children are more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problems with language and schoolwork, and other mental health issues than right-handed children, new research suggests....
Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A little over half of the children in the United States who have mental problems, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, get professional help, federal health officials report....
As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support
MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer than one in four U.S. parents give their local secondary schools an "A" grade for how they deal with students who have behavioral, emotional or family problems, a new survey shows....
Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Foster children who are placed in stable, loving homes show noticeable improvement in symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity compared to children who get moved around a lot and live with parents who are often annoyed or angry at them, research...
Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
TUESDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Lead may play a role in the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.Genes are believed to account for as much as 70 percent of ADHD in children. Researchers trying to determine the cause of the other 30 percent of cases consider...
One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
By Serena GordonHealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- One in every two U.S. children now grapples at some time with a chronic health condition, such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obesity, new research suggests....
ADHD News From Medical News Today
Many parents wonder how to handle a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety or depression - or even one who is struggling with day-to-day stress. In her new book, Mental Health, Naturally: The Family Guide to HolisticCare for a Healthy Mind and Body (American Academy of Pediatrics, March...
Alterations In The Brain's Reward System Related To Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Until now, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was related to alterations in the brain affecting attention and cognitive processes. Researchers at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital for the first time have discovered anomalies in the brain's reward system related to the neural circuits of motivation and gratification......
Study Says Lead May Be The Culprit In ADHD
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is among the costliest of behavioral disorders. Its combination of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity leads to accidental injuries, school failure, substance abuse, antisocial behavior and more. Yet despite nearly a century of study, the disorder's roots remain mysterious......
Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc., announced that its Phase IIa U.S. clinical trial for SPN 810 in children with ADHD and persistent serious conduct problems met the primary endpoints of safety and tolerability, as well as showed statistically significant reduction versus baseline in conduct problems across all doses......
Neural Processing Differences In ADHD In Individuals With And Without Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
The adverse effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on behavioral, cognitive, and social development can lead to a range of symptoms referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Attention and cognition problems seen in individuals with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure often resemble those linked to attention deficit hyperactivity...
An Australian-German team of scientists at Freie Universitat and the Queensland Brain Institute in Brisbane, Australia, has found a way to measure the attention span of a fly. The findings could lead to further advances in the understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in humans......
ADD Forums - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Support and Information Resources Community
not sure to take up meds again
So I have had ADHD since as long as I can remember as a child. I was on Ritalin all the way through high school. When I started college I got lazy and stopped taking my medicine. However, since I matured I had pretty good coping methods in place that...
Every day it is something. I now know why my kid was so wretched to me last night...he had been up for over 48 hours, first studying for a test, then writing a paper. My husband and I have told him time and time again that he can't...
*in America it's an hour later than you thought you were gonna be* not sure about Canada or Australia...
I've Been Doing It Wrong! (Green Squares)
Imnapl just turned me on to "REPUTATION POINTS" those little green squares under the "Thanks" things. I had figured that they indicated whether someone was online or not, or how frequently they were on the Forum, etc. *WRONG!!!! * I've been using the "Thanks" button...
Is finding a suitable job more effective than meds (Ritalin)
So, while midway thru an initial trial of Ritalin, it struck me that maybe I am trying to modify myself to be more suitable to the type of job that I just can't do. Would it be a better idea to find a job I can "do" and just accept...
I have been taking Vyvanse and .5mg of Klonopin at night. I stopped the Pristiq because I didn't really feel like it helped that much with anxiety (I guess a little for depression). And I didn't stick with the Depakote, because sometimes it made me feel flat. ...
ScienceDaily: ADD and ADHD News
Possible early glimpse of autism's impact on older siblings
A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, autistic children experience more depression and stress than mothers with typically developing children....
Until now, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was related to alterations in the brain affecting attention and cognitive processes. Researchers in Spain have now discovered anomalies in the brain's reward system related to the neural circuits of motivation and gratification. In children with ADHD, the degree of motivation when carrying out an...
Neural processing differences in ADHD in individuals with and without prenatal alcohol exposure
The adverse effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on behavioral, cognitive, and social development can lead to a range of symptoms referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Attention and cognition problems seen in individuals with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure often resemble those linked to attention deficit hyperactivity...
Lead may be the culprit in ADHD
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is among the costliest of behavioral disorders. New research suggests that the culprit may be an old villain -- lead -- and what's more it explains the causal pathway from exposure to disability....
Children who are mixed-handed, or ambidextrous, are more likely to have mental health, language and scholastic problems in childhood than right- or left-handed children, according to a new study. The researchers behind the study suggest that their findings may help teachers and health professionals to identify children who are particularly...
How to measure attention span of a fly: Implications for ADHD, autism in humans
An Australian-German team of scientists has found a way to measure the attention span of a fly. The findings could lead to further advances in the understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in humans....
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Dr Doug on ADHD Headlines: DrugWatch : Resource for Parents
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site containing information about many medications, including common prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs available worldwide. The Web site features an A-Z index of the medications, making it easy for patients to find information about specific drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, and Concerta, which are commonly...
Dr Doug on ADHD Headlines: Hope is More Valuable Than Money
I Think Everybody is Really Good at Something Summary: As I was reading an economics blog I came across a link to this article that I would highly recommend to all of you who are parents or teachers of ADHD students, Aspergers students, or others with “learning differences.” Even though the...
Dr Doug on ADHD Headlines: Environmental Toxins, Chemicals, and Learning Problems ADHD
The Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative (LDDI) released the first-ever biomonitoring report identifying toxic chemical pollution in people from the learning and developmental disability community. Mind, Disrupted: How toxic chemicals may affect how we think and who we are examines 61 toxic chemicals present in project participants in the context...
Latest ADHD Headlines: Brain Development And Toxic Chemicals
The Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative (LDDI) released the first-ever biomonitoring report identifying toxic chemical pollution in people from the learning and developmental disability community......
Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc., announced that its Phase IIa U.S. clinical trial for SPN 810 in children with ADHD and persistent serious conduct problems met the primary endpoints of safety and tolerability, as well as showed statistically significant reduction versus baseline in conduct problems across all doses......
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DrugWatch : Resource for Parents
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site containing information about many medications, including common prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs available worldwide. The Web site features an A-Z index of the medications, making it easy for patients to find information about specific drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, and Concerta, which are commonly...
Hope is More Valuable Than Money
I Think Everybody is Really Good at Something Summary: As I was reading an economics blog I came across a link to this article that I would highly recommend to all of you who are parents or teachers of ADHD students, Aspergers students, or others with “learning differences.” Even though the...
Environmental Toxins, Chemicals, and Learning Problems ADHD
The Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative (LDDI) released the first-ever biomonitoring report identifying toxic chemical pollution in people from the learning and developmental disability community. Mind, Disrupted: How toxic chemicals may affect how we think and who we are examines 61 toxic chemicals present in project participants in the context...
Early Reports on Intuniv for ADHD Intuniv is a new medication for the treatment of ADHD in children and teens that just recently gained its approval from the FDA and was available to pharmacies in early November, 2009. Intuniv is not a stimulant medication, and may be helpful to the estimated 25-30%...
INTUNIV Once-a-day Now Available for ADHD
What is INTUNIV for ADHD? The active ingredient in INTUNIV is Guanfacine, normally thought of as the blood pressure medicine Tenex. INTUNIV is not a blood pressure medication, however. It is approved for the treatment of ADHD. INTUNIV is not a stimulant, and its action on the brain is different than...
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ECGs May Help Prevent Deaths in ADHD Kids
A new study suggests that giving ECGs to children who are taking stimulant medications may save 13 children's lives out of every 400,000 screened....
Too Much Small Talk Linked to Unhappiness
Scientists have found that there's a strong correlation between meaningful conversation and happiness....
Vitamin D Strengthens the Immune System
Vitamin D appears to 'arm and trigger' a healthy immune system, a new Danish study suggests....
Medication Breaks May Allow ADHD Kids to Catch Up to Tall Peers
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent them....
IVF Babies More Likely to Have ADHD
Researchers say the overall risk of having ADHD in the population is between 3 and 5 percent, while the risk for kids conceived by IVF is over 27 percent....
Study Links ADHD to Attention Gene
A study of 18 ADHD-afflicted families in a remote region of Columbia has identified a gene linked to ADHD....
ECGs May Help Prevent Deaths in ADHD Kids
A new study suggests that giving ECGs to children who are taking stimulant medications may save 13 children's lives out of every 400,000 screened....
Too Much Small Talk Linked to Unhappiness
Scientists have found that there's a strong correlation between meaningful conversation and happiness....
Vitamin D Strengthens the Immune System
Vitamin D appears to 'arm and trigger' a healthy immune system, a new Danish study suggests....
Medication Breaks May Allow ADHD Kids to Catch Up to Tall Peers
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent them....
IVF Babies More Likely to Have ADHD
Researchers say the overall risk of having ADHD in the population is between 3 and 5 percent, while the risk for kids conceived by IVF is over 27 percent....
Study Links ADHD to Attention Gene
A study of 18 ADHD-afflicted families in a remote region of Columbia has identified a gene linked to ADHD....
ADHD News
Feeling Depressed or Anxious? Screen Yourself Online
You've been feeling particularly anxious, depressed, or irritable lately. How do you know if it's time to seek help? While not a substitute for diagnosis by a medical professional, a number of online questionnaires, including a new one discussed in a study published in the March-April issue of Annals of...
Cats attracted to ADHD drug, a feline poison
SALT LAKE CITY Since 2004, drugs designed for use by people have been the leading source of poisonings among companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill....
Indiana's love affair with drugs - Are they patients or criminals? Chronic Pain Rights
Author and science writer Michael Pollan observed the following about Americans' illegal-psychiatric drug hypocrisy: "Historians of the future will wonder how a people possessed of such a deep faith in the power of drugs also found themselves fighting a war against certain other drugs with not-dissimilar powers" We hate drugs....
Effectual ADHD Supplements May Naturally Boost Attention Span
Even with the drastic increase in prescriptions for ADHD medications, some parents with ADHD kids as well as adults with the illness are turning to natural ADHD supplements as an effective and more natural alternative....
Study: Thousands of Israeli kids incorrectly prescribed Ritalin
Thousands of Israeli children are prescribed Ritalin for attention disorders, but actually have undiagnosed psychological problems that necessitate different treatment, according to a study released this month....
Cases: Fake Nostalgia for a Pre-Therapy Past
Old Gus sat on his customary bar stool in the corner, tossing down the bourbon and tossing out the barbs....
Feeling Depressed or Anxious? Screen Yourself Online
You've been feeling particularly anxious, depressed, or irritable lately. How do you know if it's time to seek help? While not a substitute for diagnosis by a medical professional, a number of online questionnaires, including a new one discussed in a study published in the March-April issue of Annals of...
Cats attracted to ADHD drug, a feline poison
SALT LAKE CITY Since 2004, drugs designed for use by people have been the leading source of poisonings among companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill....
Indiana's love affair with drugs - Are they patients or criminals? Chronic Pain Rights
Author and science writer Michael Pollan observed the following about Americans' illegal-psychiatric drug hypocrisy: "Historians of the future will wonder how a people possessed of such a deep faith in the power of drugs also found themselves fighting a war against certain other drugs with not-dissimilar powers" We hate drugs....
Effectual ADHD Supplements May Naturally Boost Attention Span
Even with the drastic increase in prescriptions for ADHD medications, some parents with ADHD kids as well as adults with the illness are turning to natural ADHD supplements as an effective and more natural alternative....
Study: Thousands of Israeli kids incorrectly prescribed Ritalin
Thousands of Israeli children are prescribed Ritalin for attention disorders, but actually have undiagnosed psychological problems that necessitate different treatment, according to a study released this month....
Cases: Fake Nostalgia for a Pre-Therapy Past
Old Gus sat on his customary bar stool in the corner, tossing down the bourbon and tossing out the barbs....
My ADD / ADHD Blog
Wow, I can't believe it's March already!! I know that April 15th may seem like a long time away but it's really not. It's really time to start thinking about your taxes and maybe even......
I'm writing this blog post from Sun City Center, Florida which has been unseasonably cold since I got here on Tuesday night. I am here until this coming Tuesday visiting my parents on vacation. I......
ADHD Coach Talk #1 in Self Help
My Internet radio show ADHD Coach Talk is the most popular Self Help Show on Blog Talk Radio. If you have missed any of the episodes you can listen to them in the ADHD Coach......
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
Is your ADHD interfering in your life? Do you have trouble getting through your ADHD reading list? Are you ready to take the next step to better manage your life? Then it's time to do......
ADD / ADHD and Internet Addiction
This Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST I will be joined on ADHD Coach Talk by Kevin Roberts. He and I will be talking about ADD/ADHD and Internet Addiction. I'm really excited to have Kevin on......
What a Busy Week in my ADD World!
Wow, what a busy week we've had at ADDClasses.com. I've been really busy behind the scenes!! We re-launched the ADD Parents Club! The ADD Action Club is going strong and the members love the new......
thinkythink
What I don't have right now is gobs of unstructured time. This is a good thing, in that I tend to be more on-task, on-point, and generally productive that way. But when I didn't know why I wasn't getting the......
Some pretty cool things about being a mom with ADHD
I can get excited and playful along with my children- and get really excited that they are excited- about things that seem little. I can immerse myself in emotion, including enthusiasm (and conversely I can be empathetic). I am experienced.......
Enthusiasm inversly proportional to energy?
It's one of those days that I wake up thinking I want to go do a bunch of errands! and I'm excited about it! and I start the morning frantically trying to decide which one and oh! That is actually......
I just got a book in the mail from my friend Steve. It is a book about reading poetry, and I haven't read it yet, but when I looked at it I wondered if it would be like reading the......
Way back in October, which seems both like yesterday and like two years ago, I left myself a trail of breadcrumbs in this very blog. This helped me to feel like I wouldn't lose track of everything and myself while......
I'm Back! Declutter Group and Coaching Restarting.
Hi Everyone, I failed to write a New Year's and back-from-maternity-leave post yesterday. It vanished, which is all part of restarting, no? Let me just pass on goings on of the day here and write more interesting stories when I......
Experiencing ADDvantages
What a crazy 5 days I've had! The snowstorms here in the Northeast really did me in and put my ADD management skills to the test! I'll tell you all about it in just a minute, but first I need......
Adults with ADD: Who Else Wants to be Happy and Successful by Breaking the Rules?
Save $100* on the Coaching Program that Begins in 3 Weeks! Last week I was thrilled to host OVER 600 PEOPLE on my complimentary teleclass, Unleash Your Inner Maverick: How to Be Happy and Successful by Breaking the Rules. Note:......
The Maverick Approach to ADD Management: BREAK the Rules
I love this image, take a quick look... I think this is a great representation of how a lot of adults with ADD feel: tired, downtrodden, and hopeless. And for many of us, the basis of these negative feelings is......
Adults with ADD: Join Me for a Free Teleclass on Unleashing Your Inner Maverick!
About two and a half years ago, my book Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD debuted. I think the title nicely communicates who I'm specifically speaking to in that book: people who feel like outsiders because of......
Impulsive Speech: ADD and Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome
If you haven't heard about John Mayer's latest media debacle, then allow me to fill you in on the basics. In an interview with Playboy Magazine, John Mayer: Likened Jessica Simpson to cocaine Admitted to having a passion for pornography......
A Journey to Health: Defining Health and Wellness
A couple of weeks ago I published a newsletter and blog post titled A Personal Note from Jen in which I began to tell the story of my (continuing) journey toward health and wellness. I promised that I would talk......
A Splintered Mind
A Not So Serious History of AD/HD
Ever hear those anecdotal stories about how JFK had ADHD and how Albert Einstein had ADHD? As a young adult dealing with a brain on the fritz I was too skeptical to really believe those stories. After all, Attention Deficit Disorder didn't exist as a diagnosis until 1980.Then I looked...
There are really only a few things I accomplished this week. I spent my mornings with my newly graduated eighteen year old, spent the afternoons driving kids about, and spent the time in between being sick & exhausted.It all started when I replaced my CPAP with a bright, shiney new...
ADDaboy! - Can Anger Be Funny?
After revealing my dark, secret verbal abuse issues on the highways of Utah, I hope that people can chuckle at them with me. My last article over at ADDaboy! had my wife in traction from laughter. If I doubted even once in the past 21 years that I married the...
Sleepy Thoughts That Keep Me Up
Errands, ADDaboy! & family claimed Monday. Even with a good night's sleep I will have my work cut out for me with this project. I continue to maintain a diurnal schedule. This is odd, yet pleasing. Funny to me is how few people in my online life realize...
ADDaboy! - It Was a Good Idea Anyway
Remember that time I sold my minivan and left my spare keys in it and snuck into the car lot after hours to try and get them back because I had locked myself out of the house at 3am? Ah, such nostalgia. Never fear, though. There is no more perfect...
Splintered Books Project Update #1
I’ll go ahead and refer to this as the first very most official update for my Splintered Books Project. I have been a busy boy this year. So busy that I don’t even recognize myself. If you have been following me from the beginning of this blog, have you ever...
ADD ADHD Blog.com
As you may know, I’ve participated with a social network on ADHD called: ADHD World. The site is now going through a software upgrade – as well as a design update. I’d love to get your opinion about which new logo would work best for the new ADHD World look – in...
ADHD Super Hero: Percy Jackson
A new block buster movie has just come out: Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief. This is a movie about a young boy (10 years old in the book, but 17 in the movie), who struggles with school, and often gets into a lot of trouble. Why? Because he has...
Vyvanse in Canadian Pharmacies
February 14, 2010 Vyvanse was launched in Canada officially on February 1st, 2010. Even though it was officially launched, there have been some issues with the ability of pharmacies to get Vyvanse on their shelves. As of February 12, 2010 – the following pharmacies have access to Vyvanse (i.e. if they don’t...
Here’s my blog as a picture: Cool, isn’t it? Since many people with ADD/ADHD or ‘learning disabilities’ can be visual learners – I wanted to share this resource with you. You can make word images like this, using the tool called: Wordle. I think this is great for presentations and explanations. Enjoy wordle! Best, Dr. Kenny Related Posts:ADHD...
As a doctor who works in the field of ADD/ADHD, I know that the ’standard’ medical treatments for ADD/ADHD don’t always provide the answers and solutions that people need. ‘Alternative’ or ‘complimentary’ treatments are used very frequently, and most of the time, people don’t talk to their doctor about it. Yet...
ADHD Brain Research in Windsor/Detroit
A researcher in Detroit, Michigan is recruiting children with ADD/ADHD in both Michigan, as well as in Windsor, Ontario. He is embarking on a study to examine the brain changes in kids with ADD/ADHD. This is very important research. You can read about it here. If you or anyone you know may...
Add/ Adhd
Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems
By Jennifer ThomasHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Ambidextrous children are more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problems with language and schoolwork, and other mental health issues than right-handed children, new research suggests....
Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A little over half of the children in the United States who have mental problems, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, get professional help, federal health officials report....
As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support
MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer than one in four U.S. parents give their local secondary schools an "A" grade for how they deal with students who have behavioral, emotional or family problems, a new survey shows....
Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Foster children who are placed in stable, loving homes show noticeable improvement in symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity compared to children who get moved around a lot and live with parents who are often annoyed or angry at them, research...
Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
TUESDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Lead may play a role in the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.Genes are believed to account for as much as 70 percent of ADHD in children. Researchers trying to determine the cause of the other 30 percent of cases consider...
One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
By Serena GordonHealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- One in every two U.S. children now grapples at some time with a chronic health condition, such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obesity, new research suggests....
Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems
By Jennifer ThomasHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Ambidextrous children are more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problems with language and schoolwork, and other mental health issues than right-handed children, new research suggests....
Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A little over half of the children in the United States who have mental problems, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, get professional help, federal health officials report....
As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support
MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer than one in four U.S. parents give their local secondary schools an "A" grade for how they deal with students who have behavioral, emotional or family problems, a new survey shows....
Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Foster children who are placed in stable, loving homes show noticeable improvement in symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity compared to children who get moved around a lot and live with parents who are often annoyed or angry at them, research...
Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
TUESDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Lead may play a role in the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.Genes are believed to account for as much as 70 percent of ADHD in children. Researchers trying to determine the cause of the other 30 percent of cases consider...
One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
By Serena GordonHealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- One in every two U.S. children now grapples at some time with a chronic health condition, such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obesity, new research suggests....
So I Married an ADDer
Married to Distraction at the Virtual AD/HD Conference
Readers of this blog, take note! Dr. Edward Hallowell will be our opening keynote speaker at the Virtual AD/HD Conference, coming up in less than 3 weeks. And his session will be of particular interest to you, because it's about......
For Partners of People with AD/HD: Not Enough Cooks in the Kitchen
The new film Julie & Julia is inspiring a lot of people to get in the kitchen and learn how to cook. Personally, I have not seen the film because Jen, my ADD partner, hates going to the movies. I'll......
Registration for the Virtual AD/HD Conference Opens Saturday!
Last year, the Virtual AD/HD Conference™ brought together over 400 people who were eager to get the latest information and strategies for AD/HD management and interact with the top experts in the field -- all while personally connecting with one......
For Partners of People with AD/HD: Be Prepared
This past Wednesday, we hosted a great webinar called Get Your Career in Gear (if you missed it, we'll be offering downloads soon--make sure you're on our mailing list). One of our speakers, Ari Tuckman (who we love) gave a......
Watch the TODAY Show this Sunday!
Just a quick post to let you know that my partner Jen is going to be interviewed on The TODAY Show on NBC this Sunday, June 7th! She'll be speaking about Adult AD/HD. Be sure to check your local listings......
Adults with ADD: Get Your Career in Gear
I'm stepping away from my usual format today to tell you about a really great event coming up in a few weeks. On June 17th, we'll be hosting the Get Your Career in Gear Webinar: How to Find and Keep......
WordPress.com News
This weekend, thousands of WordPress users and fans (including many hosted here on WordPress.com) are among the people attending the South by Southwest (SxSW) Interactive conference in Austin, TX. To celebrate this, we’re throwing a WordPress BBQ at SxSW tomorrow so that there’s a place for us all to get...
Titan is a fantastic theme, now available on WordPress.com. It’s a highly readable, clean theme, with lots of options: four widget areas, a customizable header, and more. An enticing color scheme and loads of customization make Titan a wonderful theme for you blog. To start things off the header has some...
Rub-a-Dub-Dub in the PubSubHubbub
From the tongue twisting name department we welcome PubSubHubbub, or as some people have shortened it to: PuSH. Like rssCloud, PuSH is a way for services that subscribe to updates from your blog (think Google Reader, Bloglines or Netvibes) to get updates even faster. In a nutshell, instead...
You can now send your WordPress.com posts to Facebook. Joining our Yahoo and Twitter features is the latest in WordPress.com’s Publicize family: Facebook. The feature can be enabled from your Dashboard → My Blogs admin page. Once you enable it, you’ll be directed through an authorization procedure to confirm that you want...
Today WordPress.com was down for approximately 110 minutes, our worst downtime in four years. The outage affected 10.2 million blogs, including our VIPs, and appears to have deprived those blogs of about 5.5 million pageviews. What Happened: We are still gathering details, but it appears an unscheduled change to a core...
We’re often asked when we plan to make our intelligent proofreading technology available for more languages. We’ve been hard at work and today we’re announcing After the Deadline proofreading for French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. These languages feature After the Deadline’s smart contextual spell checking. We’re also using a great open source...
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ECGs May Help Prevent Deaths in ADHD Kids
A new study suggests that giving ECGs to children who are taking stimulant medications may save 13 children's lives out of every 400,000 screened....
Too Much Small Talk Linked to Unhappiness
Scientists have found that there's a strong correlation between meaningful conversation and happiness....
Vitamin D Strengthens the Immune System
Vitamin D appears to 'arm and trigger' a healthy immune system, a new Danish study suggests....
Medication Breaks May Allow ADHD Kids to Catch Up to Tall Peers
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent them....
IVF Babies More Likely to Have ADHD
Researchers say the overall risk of having ADHD in the population is between 3 and 5 percent, while the risk for kids conceived by IVF is over 27 percent....
Study Links ADHD to Attention Gene
A study of 18 ADHD-afflicted families in a remote region of Columbia has identified a gene linked to ADHD....
ECGs May Help Prevent Deaths in ADHD Kids
A new study suggests that giving ECGs to children who are taking stimulant medications may save 13 children's lives out of every 400,000 screened....
Too Much Small Talk Linked to Unhappiness
Scientists have found that there's a strong correlation between meaningful conversation and happiness....
Vitamin D Strengthens the Immune System
Vitamin D appears to 'arm and trigger' a healthy immune system, a new Danish study suggests....
Medication Breaks May Allow ADHD Kids to Catch Up to Tall Peers
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent them....
IVF Babies More Likely to Have ADHD
Researchers say the overall risk of having ADHD in the population is between 3 and 5 percent, while the risk for kids conceived by IVF is over 27 percent....
Study Links ADHD to Attention Gene
A study of 18 ADHD-afflicted families in a remote region of Columbia has identified a gene linked to ADHD....