Friday, November 19, 2010
For some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medication treatment is enough. Either their ADHD is mild, they have their own coping mechanisms, or having ADHD has not left any emotional scars (or any combination of the three). However, many ADHDers benefit from one form of therapy or the other in combination with medication or [...]
As I’ve mentioned before, I am a veteran of numerous organizational methods. I think many adults with AD/HD are. We’re always looking for that magic organization bullet. When we come across a new method in the bookstore or in a magazine, we think “Maybe this is it!” We buy whatever tools we need and set [...]
Do you ever wish that there was some way that you could slow your racing thoughts, learn to focus your attention better and calm your life down? If the answer is yes, what about meditation and yoga? Okay, you can stop laughing now. I’m serious. Really. via ADHD – Meditation, Yoga and ADHD.
“You’re lazy.” “You’re stupid.” “I know you could do better in school if you just tried.” “Why can’t you calm down?” Although most children hear at least one of these questions and/or comments at one time or another, children who suffer from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) hear them all the time – from parents, peers, teachers, even strangers. In the past, children with this disorder have been labeled by their parents and teachers as
troublemakers or underachievers, by their peers as weird. Teenagers who have ADD often indulge in criminal behavior or drug and alcohol abuse. The medical community use to label them as brain-damaged. Read on
Summer camp can be a wonderful experience for kids with ADHD, if it’s a successful experience. There are some things you can do to help ensure success. Even if your child is excited about summer camp or has already been through the experience once, you might find some useful suggestions here. Read on
All parents feel a pang of worry or two when their child is about to be introduced to a new situation like summer camp. If you’re the parent of a child with ADHD, and you’re considering summer camp, you’re likely to feel something more akin to panic. Is she going to make friends? Will the [...]
