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National ADD-ADHD

New guidelines for evaluating AD/HD create concern

In October of 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)released new clinical guidelines for the diagnosis of AD/HD. Published in the November...
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ADHD on the rise, or is it?

A recent studyconducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found a dramatic increase in the prevalence of childhood ADHD as reported...
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5 things to know about behavior

1. All behavior is a form of communication. Everybody communicates through behavior. An infant may cry when she is hungry or wet, just like an...
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ADHD Focusing on Children

ADHD is on the rise in America today.Wikipedia states: the causes, diagnosis, and the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)...
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Nancy Ratey: Coaching for the Lateral Thinker

ADD and ADHD people have been called many things. In childhood it’s often hyperactive, dreamy, fidgety, creative or just plain inattentive....
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OAEYC conference: ADHD in preschoolers

  • ADHD in preschoolers
  • May 2, 2011
The OAEYC conference took place in Columbus, Ohio April 28-30, 2011. Early Childhood professionals from Ohio travelled to Columbus to participate...
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I caught ADHD from my son (and you can too)

There is something about him that makes him uniquely mine. Maybe it’s that stubborn streak, or the way he gets interested in something and...
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Organic strawberries, wise choice for children's health

March is one of the cruelest months in Colorado, warm weather teases that spring is close at hand but within a day, winter can elbow its way back...
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Thirteen books for teens and college students with ADHD

Whether you are a young child or an adult dealing with ADHD, the first step in treatment is education. Individuals with ADHD, their families and...
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The Zebra Brain

Dr. Judith Lauter, Ph.D. presents an interesting new theory about three major brain types created by sex hormones before birth. The book includes a...
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