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Is Your Child in Your Blind Spot?

I know a lot about ADHD. That might sound like a pretty cocky thing to say, but…

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teacher training and ADHD

When Kids Don’t Want to Take Medication for ADHD, Anxiety or Depression

Elaine:So we’ve gotten a bunch of different questions that are all related to the issue of: what…

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Do Food Sensitivities & Allergies Connect with ADHD?

Note: Prescription medication and Behavior Management (i.e. Parent Training) are first line treatments for kids with ADHD…

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There is no Test for ADHD: Diagnosis Starts Here

“I got tested and I’m ADHD.” Whenever I hear people say that, I want to correct them….

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When Meds Don’t Work for ADHD

When my kids were diagnosed with ADHD (one at a time, like dominoes), it was recommended that…

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I Took Depression & ADHD to College (and How My Parents Let Go)

I Was A Typical Complex Teenager From the moment my parents finished helping me move into my…

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Four Reasons Why ADHD Meds Don’t Work

Finding the right ADHD medication can be tough, and there’s a lot of trial and error. Just…

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Medical Foods and the Dietary Management of ADHD

Editor’s Note: We feel it’s important to introduce you to cutting-edge innovations in the management of ADHD….

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DBT differs from CBT

What is DBT and How Does It Differ from Other Treatment?

Emotions are a tricky thing. They can be beautiful and powerful … but not always rational. When…

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medication wears off

What’s a Parent to DO When the ADHD Medication Wears Off!?

Statistics indicate that roughly two-thirds of all children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are taking some sort of medication. For…

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Medication, Nutrition & ADHD: What is Integrative Treatment?

Dr. James Greenblatt has been a pioneer in the realm of integrative treatment for ADHD and other…

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When Your Kids have ADHD

Top 2 Parenting Tips When Your Kids Have ADHD!

It’s ADHD Awareness Month!! When your kids have ADHD, you often find yourself wondering, “What next?” Maybe…

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