No matter where you stand on the medication debate, considering alternative treatments is critical to successfully supporting someone with ADHD or to managing your own ADHD.

Why?

Last night I shared with my listeners that even when choosing to use medication, “alternatives” really are an integral part of successful treatment.  You see, for me, ADHD alternative treatment involves anything we do or use that is non-medication based!

Some of what we talked about:

• Neurofeedback / Biofeedback
• Diet
• Supplements
• Strategies
• Hypnotherapy

My readers asked a lot of really great questions, and I think the most common one of them all was:

What ADHD alterantive treatments actually work?

This is a great question, and we answered it last night.  There is no one alternative treatment for ADHD that works better than the next.

ADHD is a complex diagnosis that is never one size fits all.  It is different in everyone it touches, and that’s why next week we’ll be covering the topic: ADHD Co-existing Conditions & Complications.

We’d love for you to join us.  Simply visit http://www.ADHDFamilyTeleseminars.com to register.  You’ll even get your chance to ask your most pressing question.

Have a suggested topic?  We love hearing from you.  Just contact us and let us know what your most pressing question is.

Today I had the great pleasure to interview my colleague, and CogMed Working Memory training coach, Rebecca Shafir.  We talked for just about an hour, and covered a lot of ground.  Here are the questions we covered:

• What is working memory?
• What makes working memory so important?
• What are the signs of poor working memory?
• What is the CogMed Working Memory Training program?
• Who can beneift from CogMed training?
• What are the effects of Cogmed training?
• And so much more…

What Do You Think?

We’d love to hear from you. Go ahead and give us your thoughts in the comments below.

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And you’ve probably said this a few times before:

“…if I just had more time…”

• What would you do with more time?
• Can you really create more time?

Yesterday I came across a resource that you will NOT want to miss out on.  Once I saw this line up, I signed up without question or without hesitation.

Will you join me?
http://www.thetruthbehindadhd.com/moretime

The Time Experts Telesummit will teach you…..

~ How to stop procrastinating – and to get started on your biggest priorities
~ How to add one hour of productive time every day
~ How to take control of your out-of-control email inbox
~ Powerful methods to double your productivity
~ How to make work less stressful and more fun
~ Why multitasking doesn’t work and what you can do instead
~ How to delegate and outsource low-priority tasks

http://www.thetruthbehindadhd.com/moretime

Time Sensitive:

I just found out about this event last night.  Be sure to check it out and register today.

I’ve signed up, and I’d love to “see” you there.

Rory

Check it out today!! http://www.thetruthbehindadhd.com/moretime

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   • How will a one-year membership pass make a difference for you?

Enter today for your chance to win one of two complimentary membership passes.  We’ll let you know on the teleseminar scheduled for October 26th @ 9 PM EST.

If you are NOT on the priority notification list, there is still time to take part in this event. Register today!

First off – L’Shana Tovah to any and all of my readers who may be celebrating the Jewish New Year today.

Parenting Essentials: ADHD Or Not

For those of you on my newsletter list, this is a gentle reminder about tonight’s talk at ADDclasses.com.  I am really fortunate to have an opportunity to connect with parents from all over the world to talk about the basics.

Tonight: “We are throwing ADHD out the window.”

I hope you’ll join me to learn more…

Sign Up or Register with ADDClasses.com (It’s FREE)

If you are NOT on my newsletter list, I’d welcome you as a loyal reader and subscriber.  Details below=====>

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While many people still believe that ADHD is a human creation…people around the world continue to struggle because they are not even aware of how their own differences pose different challenges.

To mark this week, the Senate has passed resolution649, marking September 18th as ADHD Awareness Day.  I’m not sure how many other “alleged” conditions have their own day (or week) to celebrate and promote awareness.

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association Presents:

This week, ADDA is opening it’s doors to offer both members and non-members the opportunity to sit attend three teleclass trainings about ADHD:

Tuesday, September 16th, 9 PM EST
Ari Tuckman and Linda Anderson
Q&A – Everything You Wanted To Know About ADHD, But Were Afraid To Ask

Wednesday, September 17th, 9 PM EST
Nancy Ratey (Author of The Disorganized Mind)
The Disorganized Mind: Coaching Your ADHD Brain To Take Control Of Your Time, Tasks, & Talents

Thursday, September 18th, 9 PM EST
Dr. Stephen Hinshaw
Q&A – Everything You Wanted To Know About ADHD, But Didn’t Know To Ask!

Don’t miss these FREE events.  Normally for ADDA members only…these teleclasses are being opened to the general public in honor of ADHD Awareness Week.

Login Information:

888-676-3315 (USA)
513-562-2954 (Canada)

Conference ID: 91333

I would strongly encourage you to visit ADDA’s website, http://www.add.org to sign up for their newsletter and to learn more information about Adult ADD / ADHD.

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It’s Labor Day here in the US, and I am about to head out for a nice, relaxing day with my family.  But before I do, I want to make sure I let you know about a really great event taking place tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 2nd.

Some of you might remember Dr. Theresa Cerulli from the ADHD Strategy Series.  For those of you who don’t know her yet, Dr. Cerulli is a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD, who does NOT necessarily believe that medication is the first line of defense!

Ask Dr. Cerulli

Each month, Dr. Cerulli and I host a 60-70 minute LIVE teleseminar call where we answer your questions about ADHD.  No topic is off limits!

Check it out:

http://www.askdrcerulli.com

September 2nd, 2008 @ 8 PM EST

There’s still time to register and have your question answered!

I hope to see you on the call.

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• Ned Hallowell
• Sari Solden
• Daniel Amen
• And many more…

The best part?  All from the comforts of your home.

My friends and colleagues Jen Koretsky and Terry Matlen are co-hosting the 1st annual ADHD virtual conference.

The event takes place between September 22nd and September 24th.

Check out all the details here!

It was also a privilege because I have already gotten some excellent feedback from participants in the teleclass.  Feedback is always incredibly helpful.

The Topic: What No One Else Is Telling You About ADHD & Your Child

Am I being controversial?

Not really. A title is just a title, and I reviewed information that often gets overlooked or rushed-through. It is also information that is critical to know and be aware of when facing any new challenge (like being diagnosed with ADHD).

It is my firm belief that one cannot find success if you do not have a strong foundation to support your efforts.

A solid foundation is the essence of what we ALL need in order to build up a structure that we can support when times get difficult.

ADHD changes lives, and it can create many challenges for people.  However, if you are armed with the right resources and tools to manage these challenges, you can find success!

As a bonus to the newsletter content, I am going to be offering a FREE follow-up teleseminar on the “Topic Of The Month.”

This month’s topic: Attitude!

The purpose of the call will be to answer any questions related to the content of the newsletter.

To sign up in advance, just enter your name and e-mail address, below. You can also ask your most pressing question about your child’s attitude and ADHD.

I know you haven’t seen the newsletter just yet – but I wanted to offer my valued readers and regular subscribers plenty of time to sign up.

You’ll get your first all new “Symptom Free Ezine” this coming Friday afternoon.

Sign up today and ensure your space on the call.

Rory F. Stern, PsyD