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ADHD and More

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This blog is about adhd. It's for the parents and teachers of children with adhd. It has links to professional resources and helpful information. It's a place for people to share their own experiences and support eachother.

Added on: Oct 22nd, 2008
Country: United States
Language: English

Author: Liz Swanson
Listed in: Health Parenting
Tags: school add adhd ritalin concerta adderal

Recent Posts

Stroop Test for ADHD

Posted on Monday April 20th, 2009 at 09:30 in Psychology, psychiatry, adhd, hyperactivity, short attention span, testing for adhd, stroop test

This is the Stroop Test for ADHD. Difficulty to perform this test is only an indication that someone might have ADHD. Please follow these instructions in order:1. Read down the list of words in black print. Say them aloud. Time yourself.2. Read down ...
ADD / ADHD and Understanding How the Brain Works

Posted on Monday April 20th, 2009 at 08:19 in video on adhd and brain, add and brain, adhd and brain, how brain cause adhd

ADHD is a neurological disorder. Scientists have found that in people with ADHD, the Cerebral Cortex, the Limbic System and the Reticulating Activating System are different as compared to the brains of people without ADHD. These differences explain t...
ADHD Defense Successful After Boy Sets Girl's Hair on Fire

Posted on Friday April 3rd, 2009 at 08:08 in reckless behavior, defense attorney, cheltenham boy sets girl's hair on fire. adhd defense for setting fire. cheltenham england, not taking adhd medication

What do you think of this?English magistrates determined that a 16-year-old boy was "not guilty" for setting a 12-year old girl's hair on fire in December 2008. It occurred near a Burger King in Cheltenham.Here are both sides of the argument:The vict...
Taking Vyvanse for ADHD

Posted on Tuesday March 24th, 2009 at 08:10 in adhd, vyvanse, adhd drug medication, vyvanse side effects

Vyvanse (brand name) is a stimulant drug called lisdexamfetamine. It affects brain chemicals that are linked to hyperactivity and impulse control. It can be used as part of a treatment plan for ADHD.Here are some recommendations and precautions:Like ...
ADHD Questionaire

Posted on Tuesday March 17th, 2009 at 09:39 in adhd symptoms, adhd questionaire, adhd questions, adhd list

Answer the questions to this list. If you think your child might have ADHD, take the list to the pediatrician for a referral to a child psychiatrist. That doctor will probably have their own list. Boys are scored differently than girls. Get each pare...
Recommended ADHD Books for Teachers

Posted on Saturday March 14th, 2009 at 10:46 in short attention span books, hyperactivity books, add adhd information, adhd add books

The following list of books is for teachers and includes links to Amazon.ADD and the College Student : A Guide for High School and College Students With Attention Deficit Disorder Patricia O. Quinn (Editor)ADHD in the Schools : Assessment and Interve...