The Truth Behind ADHD

In a blog post today, CNN’s medical team discusses the recent results of a Consumer Reports Health Survey that suggests the two most important keys to successfully helping and supporting a child with ADHD. These two keys: Medication Schools that are “in the know” All in all, this is a very interesting read and perspective [...]

Earlier this week I met with a colleague to discuss our views on ADHD and how we can really help make a difference in education, training, and support.  It was a really great conversation…very stimulating to the point that I was furiously taking notes the entire time. But we got stuck…  My colleague asked me [...]

ADHD continues to be misunderstood by so many people – particularly the media at large and anyone who has an opinion and a way to express it.  Just Google “ADHD” and you’ll find results linking back to credible sources and then of course blogs and other websites where any opinion is welcome, addressed, and shared…  [...]

First off, I really want to thank those of you who have shared your goals with the group.  If you haven’t there is still time to join us for this summer accountability challenge to meet your goals and get help from others.  I have a lot of ideas about the goals shared, and how we [...]

When it comes to understanding ADHD, one of the most commonly overlooked or unknown areas discussed is the laundry list of related conditions that tend to co-exist or co-occur.  In the medical field, they are referred to as “comorbid conditions,” but all it really means is that an individual can meet the criteria for more [...]

I almost titled this post, “Are You Passionate Enough About Success?”  But the more I thought about my message today – the more I realized it’s NOT necessarily about success.  It’s about taking a side – and being passionate about that side. Too Many People Sit On The Fence A mentor of mine really pushes [...]

I became a passionate advocate in the ADHD community for one reason and ONLY one reason. I wanted to make sure that people were getting the right information from the right people. It had been my experience through graduate school and while training to become a psychologist (which I stepped away from*) that most people [...]

No!!!  This isn’t about whether or not Punxatawnee Phil has ADHD or ADHD-like characteristics.  Sorry, I had to get that out of the way while you were still scratching your head, wondering what I could be talking about here. The Groundhog Effect Each year on February 2nd millions of people will gather around to see [...]

One of the biggest MYTHS or conspiracies about ADHD is that it is an American invention.  Whether it’s the belief that ADHD was created by pharmaceutical companies to make a lot of money or the need to excuse poor parenting or bad behavior in children — the inaccurate information about ADHD can be incredibly overwhelming. [...]

This morning I was sent the link to an article titled, “ADHD Drugs Can Cause Hallucinations In Some Kids.”  You can view it here in it’s entirety. It begins with the opening line, “Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can cause children to have hallucinations even when taken as directed…”  Startling, isn’t it? Let me [...]