The Truth Behind ADHD

I am beginning to lose my faith in ADHD as a diagnosis.  Yes!  I just said I am beginning to lose my faith in what ADHD represents, and how we as a society have come to understand the most misunderstood condition of our time. Earlier today I was reading about ADHD and learning disabilities.  I [...]

When I first got the idea to become more involved in the ADHD community, I was really focused on the idea of misdiagnosis.  I had just left the clinical field as a therapist – working towards my license as a psychologist. For almost every 10 cases that were referred to me, it seemed like 9 [...]

Yesterday, my family and I (wife, two kids) went to the Museum of Science in Boston, MA.  For many in the Northeast US, it is school vacation week.  I am not sure we really thought of that when we ventured out to the museum with some cousins (who were also on school vacation). As you [...]

I have once said, “I ask every parent one question…” And I have said that this is the most important question. But just the other day I realized there is an even more powerful question. It happens all the time… No one individual is immune to letting it happen… In fact, I am sometimes just [...]

Too old or too good? You be the judge… This afternoon I saw the trailer for the latest Indiana Jones movie. When I first heard about this film being released – I had a few less than positive reactions: Give it a rest already… Isn’t he too old? Too little, too late? Could they ruin [...]

“Your thoughts create your reality.” ~Author Unknown No matter how many times I hear this, it just might be the most important factor in finding success.  Whether success to you means: A clean room Better grades at school No more temper tantrums 5 minutes of peace Sleeping in on Saturday morning Seeing your child laugh [...]

This morning I woke up to rumblings from other noted bloggers and news feeds, addressing once again, the debate of whether or not ADHD is real. You’ve heard it before – and you are likely to hear it over and over again. Skeptics, non-believers, conspiracy theorists, and a few professionals have said: “ADHD is a [...]

It appears that the list of “other problems” that mimic symptoms of ADHD just got another addition. According to this recent article, sleep apnea can be another problem where your child will exhibit the characteristic symptoms of attention deficit disorder: Difficulty focusing Increased irritability Fidgety Uncontrollable emotional outbursts Doesthis sound familiar? Well, according to this [...]

There are many people out there – sending various different messages about ADHD: Strength – Gift Natural Cures And Remedies Pharmaceutical Company Agenda Psychiatry Is Evil Brain Based Disorder Behavioral Disorder Misdiagnosis Label / Statistic Which one are you following the most? Me? I don’t believe in black and white – nothing is that simple. [...]