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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- Say Please! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneHow do you get your children’s respect? How do you know that they respect you? Is it that they obey? That’s a big part of it when they are young. When parents of young children come to me for Parent Coaching, they often ask for help with compliance. Their children don’t “listen.” I ...
Views: 1234(4 votes) - The Truth About Adult ADD and Follow-through - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyIf you are an adult with ADD, chances are that at some point in your life, you've felt that you are not "living up to your potential." This judgment often manifests itself when you take stock of all the great ideas you've had that have never gone anywhere, and all the unfinished projects that ...
Views: 1233 - Could My Child Have ADD or ADHD? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyImagine a child who can play legos for hours. He loves to build the most intricate fantasy lands with castles, bridges and towns. He is also a fantastic artist. He pencils very creative cartoons. When he is doing either of those two activities, he is able to direct his concentration for long ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: Eliminate the Daily Arguments - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Sherrie HardyWhen parents of children with ADD and ADHD reflect on their interactions with their children, many find that a high percentage of those communications involve negativity. Daily nagging, yelling, threatening, pleading, and punishing are not what most parents signed up for. These parents fear ...
Views: 1229 - Natural Remedies For ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuDiagnoses of ADHD have been on the rise since 1990. Along with this comes a rise in awareness of the side effects associated with the standard ADHD medications. In addition to this, helpful preventative tips have come to light when it comes to controlling ADHD symptoms. Traditional ADHD ...
Views: 1227 - ADHD - Sending E-mails and responding to them - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Patrick HurleyWith the ever increasing use of emails at both work sites and at home there are certain precautions for all of us to keep in mind. This is especially true of persons with ADHD. Although e-mails can serve a valuable purpose for the mass distribution of information. It also can be a poor ...
Views: 1226 - New Waves for Newman Neurofeedback for ADHD - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sara SgarlatNewman was brought to my office because he needed new waves. His mother did not realize this; she just said “Newman is a mess.” Newman was a twelve-year-old male who was in the seventh grade. His mother described him as having “difficulties since day one.” He had been tested by two different ...
Views: 1224(2 votes) - Your Challenges Are The Key To Enhancing Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Michelle RazWhen you feel like you’re grinding through your life, faced with challenges that seem to go on and on and you wonder what good could ever come of them, pay attention to this: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” –Walt Disney You may ...
Views: 1224 - ADHD - Spring Cleaning In The Fall- Better Late then never! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Patrick HurleySeptember 2007 - Volume IV - Issue IX ADHD - Spring Cleaning in the Fall- Better Late then never! Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even ...
Views: 1222 - 4 Keys to Getting More Done with ADHD - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Laura RolandsProcrastination gets in the way of getting things done when you have ADHD. (Even if you don’t have it, procrastination can be a big challenge!) If you implement these 4 keys in your workday, you will be well on your way to getting more done. Plan This can be a difficult one if you have ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Practical Ways to Keep Your ADD Under Control During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskyDo November’s Thanksgiving experiences have you dreading the December holidays? The idea of gifts, family, and days off sounds great…but we all know that holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. When an ADDer starts to become immersed in the shopping, cooking, traveling, and ...
Views: 1220 - ADHD - Peace at Home Goodwill toward Family - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Patrick HurleyNovember 2007 - Volume IV - Issue XI ADHD - Peace at Home Goodwill toward Family Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ...
Views: 1208 - Your Challenges Are The Key To Enhancing Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Michelle RazWhen you feel like you’re grinding through your life, faced with challenges that seem to go on and on and you wonder what good could ever come of them, pay attention to this: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” –Walt Disney You may ...
Views: 1206 - Hidden Problems for Children with ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAnswering the questions on page 94 is an easy, albeit boring request for many children. They simply take out the book, notebook and pencil. They turn to page 94, read the first question and re-read the text to locate the answer. Then, they summarize the information, write it down and continue ...
Views: 1196 - Seven Signs of ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder affecting over 6.4 million children between the ages of 4 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This rather common, albeit complex mental disorder, can adversely affect a child's schooling as ...
Views: 1195 - ADHD and ADD: Types, Symptoms, and Severity - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The condition has also been known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), though this is now considered to be an outdated term. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 ...
Views: 1190 - How Do You Measure Success? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskyI had a conversation with my client "Linda" the other day. She was in "crisis mode" and very upset with herself. She set a goal for herself the day before to be on time for everything, all day long. She woke up early, and left for work early. She made it to all her meetings on time. ...
Views: 1187 - A Side-by-Side Review of Adderall and Ritalin - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuADHD is one of the more common disorders affecting children in the United States. According to the CDC, 4.6 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011. As more medications are produced to combat this rather widespread mental disorder, it can be hard to ...
Views: 1186 - A Simple Strategy for Managing ADD - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyAs an ADD Coach, I usually begin my conversations with new and potential clients by saying, “Tell me about yourself and why you’re looking for coaching.” Most people answer with a long list of their ADD challenges. Very few people answer that they are looking to discover, enhance, or ...
Views: 1182 - Omega 3 ADHD Study and How This Natural Oil Can Help - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Ric HawkinsThere has been a lot of press recently about an omega 3 ADHD study from the University of South Australia that showed many improvements were found, but much more research is needed. Here are the main benefits and how to find the right oil. Although improvements were shown, there is still a ...
Views: 1175 - Mental Illness among Children – A Bad Behavior or a Serious Problem? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from insights careYes, you have read it right. It may not be a bad behavior of children, but it can be a mental illness. Hence, spotting various signs of mental illness among children has become an essential task for parents. Though, mental health disorders are common and bulging/rising at a high rate in young ...
Views: 1173 - The ADD Resilience Factor - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyAttention Deficit Disorder presents different challenges to different people. Some of us have the most trouble focusing and concentrating, while some of us have great difficulty regulating emotion. Whatever your greatest challenge is, there is one sure-fire way to be successful in spite of it: ...
Views: 1165 - Child ADHD Help – Deal With an Angry Child - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Amit k ChaudharyKids with ADHD aren't actually chaotic but when they are, even parents with powerful ADHD nurturing abilities feel terrified. Kids influenced with the problem are likely to experience excessive feelings that go up and down like a journey, which are activated by no obvious cause. These reactions ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - ADHD -- What is it Anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Carrie GreeneIt’s all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD real or is it just an excuse? What is ADHD anyway? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is commonly referred to as ADHD, ADD, AD/HD or ...
Views: 1151 - Is It Really ADHD? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Kenneth Thomas RNYour child can be labeled “ADHD” based on a certain list of behaviors. Yet, how can you be sure that your child really has a permanent, incurable brain disorder? Could the symptoms of ADHD indicate something else? "But Doctor, my child doesn't sleep well. He stays busy all the time, one ...
Views: 1151 - ADHD - Organizing? Find a Friend - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2006 from Patrick HurleyFebruary 2006 - Volume III - Issue II ADHD - Organizing?- Find a good friend Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink ...
Views: 1149 - A Side-by-Side Review of Concerta and Adderall - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuDiagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) have noticeably risen since the 1990's. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.6 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011. As more medications are produced to combat ...
Views: 1143 - Common Pesticides Doubles Kids' Risk of ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Sharon Heller, PhDDo you think organic fruits and vegetables are too expensive to buy for your family meals? If you have a hyperactive child, think again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately, 4.5 million children ages 5 to 17 in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD. ...
Views: 1141 - Buy Adderall Online | Top Grade Pharmacy - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2020 from Ady ButlerAdderall is a mixture of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine drugs that have a place with a specific class of drugs known as stimulants. It is used in the treatment of the difficulty consideration of the deficiency hyperactivity normally known as ADHD. It does this by changing the explicit regular ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Supporting Kids with ADHD to Recover Soon - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew FinlaysonDeveloping a behavior modification program for kids having ADHD entails hardwork, dedication, commitment and cooperation between parents, teachers and caregivers. To start with the treatment plan, behavioral management should be the first step. It involves understanding new skills which can ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Brain Drain..An ADD User's Guide! - by When my mind is be-fogged, and I can't decide whether to eat my cereal for breakfast or wear it as a hat.When my brain seems permanently stuck in hyperstim.com, these are some survival skills I use when ADD threatens to Depress me and destroy my self-esteem!
1.I stop and remember I am not ...
Views: 1127 - Ideas to Help Children with ADHD and ADD - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Sherrie HardyChildren with ADHD and ADD are intelligent and capable. However, they need extra support to help them manage their ADHD symptoms. Implementing the following suggestions will increase children with Attention Deficit Disorder’s ability to manage their ADHD symptoms while minimizing factors ...
Views: 1115 - POSITION STATEMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADD/ADHD WITH NEUROFEEDBACK - by WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR NEUROFEEDBACK THERAPY?
Anyone with a primary diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, between the ages of 7 and 45, with low average, average, or above average intelligence. Neurofeedback treatment should not be offered with co-morbidity of:
Mental Retardation Childhood Psychosis ...
Views: 1114 - Supportive Treatment for People Who Suffer With ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a debilitating, self-conscious disorder that can encumber your life. If you are diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, then more than likely you have had ADHD all your life. Either you coped with your symptoms throughout childhood or you were ...
Views: 1100 - Coaching and ADD - by This month we will look at the criteria for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Six or more of the following criteria must have persisted for at least six months or more to a degree that impairs you in your everyday situations. The six can either be in the first group of questions on ...
Views: 1098 - How Do You Know If Your Child Has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Greg FrostThere are more than 2 million children suffering from ADHD in America, and the figures are set to increase exponentially every 4 years. Despite this, most parents are unaware of how to recognize ADHD, or how to treat it. The symptoms of ADHD are also easily mistaken for a child misbehaving, ...
Views: 1096 - Do You Know What Day January 17th Is? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyDo you know what day January 17th is? Here's a hint: it has to do with New Year's Resolutions. If you’re like most Americans, January brings a renewed sense of energy and motivation that usually results in a “New Year’s Resolution.” But if you have Attention ...
Views: 1086 - ADHD & Organization: Can they co-Exist? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Carrie GreeneI was working with a client who had recently been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD). She went on to say that she was happy she had ADHD because now she had a built in excuse to be disorganized. Certainly people with ADHD have trouble being organized but is it ...
Views: 1085 - Help for ADHD Beyond Drugs - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Lisa M. DuvallHave you ever had a conversation with someone when all of a sudden they interjected with a comment or story that was completely unrelated to what you were talking about? That person may be suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or what is better known as adult ADHD. Most of ...
Views: 1080 - Various Symptoms Of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Greg FrostApproximately 5% of the population suffers from ADD, with majority of them being children. However, it is possible for ADD to carry on into adulthood due to a lack of treatment. Whilst there is insufficient research to support the causes of ADD, it can be due to genetics, prenatal conditions or ...
Views: 1076 - Think about thoughts... - by Think about thoughts.. meditation allows you to notice your thoughts and just let them go by.. they have little significance to the meditator.. there seem to be different types of thoughts.. ranging from crystal clear ideas (knowing) to plain dull thinking (repetitive ? been there, done that) to ...
Views: 1071 - MEDICATIONS FOR ADD - by Medication can be one of the most confusing aspects or considerations for someone with ADD/ADHD otherwise known as attention deficit disorder. ADD is essentially a neurobiological disorder and needs to be treated as one. I have done play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy with children who ...
Views: 1062 - Medication For Anxiety Disorders - The Various Options - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Greg FrostThere are many different anxiety disorders, but their one common underlying characteristic is the overwhelming and incessant worry and fear experienced. For those who suffer from anxiety disorders, there is a variety of treatments available to help you overcome this illness and live a normal ...
Views: 1047 - Why Take An Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Test - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Greg FrostThere are many symptoms that a person suffering from ADD will display. These include a lack of organization, restlessness, inability to concentrate, agitation and impulsive behaviour. However, these symptoms are easily mistaken with that of other diseases, such as thyroid, depression, or simply ...
Views: 1047 - What to Do After Having Sports Injuries? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Sandy BellSports injuries hurt even if it is just a strained muscle. It can send you to your locker room for the whole game season. It can even slow the performance of your daily activities. It can pose risk on your health. This is why nobody should brush it off. Below are some useful tips on what you can ...
Views: 1041 - What Is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Greg FrostADD is when the reticular activating system in your brain, which is a part of your body’s central nervous system, is dysfunctional. This area of the brain is responsible for coordinating the information from one region of the brain to another via norepinephrine, due to external ...
Views: 1035 - Live news: Cause Of Hyperactivity - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Nikita VermaWhat has technology given to us? This is not as nagging a question as it may seem at first glance. Answer to this question comes instantly to us. Answer in itself is “Fast”. This word talks about the super human speed that technology represents. Satellites are one reason of this speed. They have ...
Views: 1022 - Neurobiology and Genetics of ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2007 from Scott HowardDespite continued controversy, powerful new evidence regarding the biological underpinnings of ADHD have recently emerged. Repeated studies have shown the fact that controlling for confounding variables, the coefficient of heritability for ADHD is .8, or higher than that for Schizophrenia (.7), ...
Views: 1015 - Give Your Child the Proper ADHD Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Amit k ChaudharySome mother and father experience ruined when they find out that their kids experience from ADHD. This is quite typical but having to cope with ADHD must include comprehension it and comprehension techniques of dealing with and handling it. Attention-Deficit ADHD Problem or AHD is one tough ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - What to Do After Having Sports Injuries? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Sandy BellSports injuries hurt even if it is just a strained muscle. It can send you to your locker room for the whole game season. It can even slow the performance of your daily activities. It can pose risk on your health. This is why nobody should brush it off. Below are some useful tips on what you can ...
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