What Makes a Good Evaluation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? So you have just returned home from your third meeting with your child's teacher. The Neurology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Part One What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?The most recent models describing what is happening in the brains of people with Attention Deficit Disorder suggest that several areas of the brain may be affected by the disorder. The Reticular Activating System, and its Role in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In our last article about the neurology of ADHD we began to introduce the reader to the system in the brain known as the Reticular Activating System. I Don't Believe in ADHD O. A Dialogue with an ADHD Non-Believer Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part two Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, part three Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. ADHD: Dialogue with a Non-Believer, Part Four Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, Part Five Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. Non-Compliance in Your Children, Some Tips for Parents Non-compliance is the family therapist's big word for your child not obeying you when you have asked him or her to do something. Using Diet, Counseling, and Attend to Overcome ADHD When it comes to the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or with problems of Attention, Impulse Control, Over-Activity, or Learning Problems in "the real world," there are a number of approaches to treatment that may work well. An Overview of Alternative Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Since so many would rather avoid the use of stimulant medications for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if possible, a growing need for the development of alternative treatments for ADD ADHD has developed over the past twenty years. Intro to Medications for ADD ADHD The most common medications used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are stimulant medications. The Homeopathic Nutraceutical "Attend" as an Alternative to Ritalin You no longer have to use Ritalin or other stimulants to treat ADHD. Maximizing Your ADHD Child's Performance in School. As a parent there are lots of things that you can do to help your child with ADHD succeed in school, with friends, and in life. EEG Biofeedback Training as a Treatment Option for ADHD The popularity of EEG Biofeedback Training continues to grow both in the USA and around the world. Is it Attention Deficit Disorder or is it Tourettes Syndrome? During the assessment process it is of great importance for the physician or clinician to consider other possible causes of inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity in your child (or teen, or yourself). Tips for the Classroom Teachers with ADHD Students Thank you for all that you do in the classroom! It is hard enough being a classroom teacher today, but when you add to the difficulties two or three children with either Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or minor head injuries from FAS, managing a classroom can be a real challenge! The ADHD Information Library has designed a web site just for you classroom teachers. The ADHD Parent's Guide: Questions for the School Here is something that you might want to keep if you are thinking about changing your child's school next fall or if you are planning to have your child tested by the school in the near future. Some Tips for Healthy Parenting Looking back through my files I've come across several great tips for Parents. Some Thoughts on Counseling Goals for ADHD What should the goals for counseling be when the patient has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Every therapist will have their own opinions, but I'll give you some of my thoughts. Old Wive's Tales and Other Things That Just Might Help with ADHD Here are some tips that I have picked up from parents that I have met over my 15 years working with ADHD kids and their families. Teaching Problem Solving Skills to Children with ADHD Even though the "Stop and Think" movement in ADHD treatment has lost some momentum lately, the basic strategies and techniques are still worth teaching your children. The Three Best Alternative Treatments for ADHD There are a LOT of alternative treatments for sale out there for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who would rather not have to use a strong medication such as Ritalin. ADHD: Some Survival Strategies for Parents In our last issue we posted some of our suggested Survival Strategies for parents, and then asked readers to contribute some of their thoughts or tips. Is it ADHD or Bi-Polar Disorder? Bi-Polar Disorder, or Manic Depression, is characterized by mood swings, sometimes extreme, ranging from depressed to normal moods, or from depressed to manic episodes. School Issues: When Should an ADHD Child Be Held Back In School? This can be a very complicated issue, so I don't mean to suggest that my comments here are the definitive thoughts on the subject. Navigating in the New World: Parents and Teenagers Growing Together One of the most prevalent myths of our modern culture is the one that says, "Adolescence is a time of inevitable conflict. What About ADHD Teens and Driving? This is one of the most common questions asked of me by parents of teenagers who have ADHD. Co-Morbidity Rates: Other Problems That May Come With ADHD Diagnosing children and teens with ADHD can be a challenge.

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