February 18, 2009 
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I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about very young children being diagnosed with ADHD… Parents want to know: Can my child be diagnosed at <insert age here>? How do I know if it’s ADHD or not? What should I be looking for? How can I help my child? These are all great questions [...]
February 16, 2009 3 Comments
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 [...]
February 11, 2009 1 Comment
I want to shout out loud – “It’s NEVER too late for change.” It’s NEVER too late to make a difference in your child’s life. And it’s certainly NEVER too late to start supporting and encouraging their differences! Yet, I have to caution everyone that just because it is never too late… that doesn’t mean [...]
February 10, 2009 1 Comment
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 [...]
February 9, 2009 0 Comments
Last night we kicked off the inaugural ADHD Family Teleseminars by talking about ADHD Alternative Treatments. If not the most frequently requested topic, it is definitely amongst the top 2 or 3, especially by parents of children with ADHD. No matter where you stand on the medication debate, considering alternative treatments is critical to successfully [...]
February 6, 2009 1 Comment
Earlier this week Michael Phelps made headlines when some photos of him were released to the media, that showed the record-breaking Olympian engaged in (what looked like) smoking pot from a bong. When I first heard the news, I started to wonder whether or not Michael’s ADHD would come into the spotlight. In the ADHD [...]
February 5, 2009 3 Comments
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 [...]
February 4, 2009 1 Comment
After a brief hiatus, our monthly live Q&A with psychiatrist and ADHD expert, Theresa Cerulli M.D., returns next Wednesday, February 11th at 8 PM EST. Ask Dr. Cerulli provides you with an opportunity to ask your questions (or be a fly on the wall) as I interview a psychiatrist who doesn’t just believe in medication [...]
February 2, 2009 0 Comments
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 [...]
February 1, 2009 5 Comments
Most of us understand ADHD as a condition where children are lacking in attention, or where they struggle to maintain focus, concentration and ATTENTION. But I think we often overlook another form of attention… When I speak with parents, I often hear the frustration coupled with parenting children with ADHD. And you know I don’t [...]
