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ADHD and Peer Relationships

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:37:54 +0000

Having positive relationships with peers is important for all children. Unfortunately, many kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a hard time making and keeping friends and being accepted within the larger peer group because of ADHD-related difficulties.

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5th Annual International ADHD Coaches Conference

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:29:58 +0000

The 2012 ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) Conference will take place March 23rd to 25th in Atlanta, Georgia.

The ACO is a non-profit association created to advance the profession of ADHD coaching worldwide. This year's conference theme centers on The Many Faces of ADHD.

ADHD coaches and related professionals are invited to come sharpen their saws, network with colleagues, celebrate the rapid expansion of the ADHD coaching profession, and learn about new, emerging client and niche opportunities for business building. ICF credits will be available for all sessions at the conference.

For further information on presentation topics, speakers, or registration, you can access the ACO web site at www.adhdcoaches.org.

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Attention Difference Disorder

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:29:36 +0000

There are many great books available for parents of children with ADHD and you may already have quite a few! If you don't have a copy, however, one book I recommend you add to your collection is Attention Difference Disorder by Kenny Handelman, M.D.

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Shire ADHD Scholarship Program

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:43:57 +0000

If you are an individual diagnosed with ADHD and are pursuing higher education at a college, vocational school or technical school, you may be interested in learning about an expanded scholarship program for students with ADHD. The Shire ADHD Scholarship includes a $2,000 monetary award and offers a prepaid year of ADHD coaching services provided by the Edge Foundation to assist with the transition to higher education.

Fifty one-time scholarships will be awarded on June 12, 2012. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2012.

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Dr. Daniel Amen's 6 Types of ADD

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:23:13 +0000

Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, child and adult psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and medical director of the Amen Clinics in California, Washington, and Virginia. He is a bestselling author of 28 books, including Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD. Dr. Amen is also a parent of four children, two of whom have ADHD.

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9th Annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:31:36 +0000

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities' annual $1,000 Youth Achievement Award is a nationwide recognition of high accomplishment for students 19 or younger with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Nominations for the award are open until February 28, 2012.

This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. It will be given to a student 19 or younger for demonstrating initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field--including art, music, science, math, athletics or community service. Honorable Mentions will also be awarded. Award presentations will take place at the organization's annual benefit on the evening of Friday, June 8, 2012

To learn more or to download the application form go to the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities website at www.smartkidswithld.org

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Saying Things Without Thinking

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:23:32 +0000

"Does anyone seem to say the wrong thing to someone, realize it later, way after it's too late, and then feel stupid about it for days afterward? How do you recover?" --About.com Reader

Please share your experiences, feelings, and tips for dealing with verbal impulsivity.

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Tips for Sticking To Those New Year's Resolutions

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:56:57 +0000

The New Year is here and you may have made a resolution or two. Ever find that some of your resolutions are similar to ones made last year? We may start the new year with good intentions, but as the year moves forward, work toward goals may lose steam with all the other obligations buzzing around us. Here are a few strategies to help you stick it out and reach those goals.

Sticking To Your Goals

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ADHD Medication Shortages: Your Information Needed Today

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:36:02 +0000

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. Many of you may be very familiar with the current shortage of medications to treat ADHD. CHADD is working to get a better handle on the extent of the shortages and would like some information from you.

If you would take just a moment to answer a few questions about your personal experience with the availability of your medication, then CHADD will know much more about the extent of the problem, all the medications being affected, and the geographic distribution. It is important that CHADD hears from people who are not having problems as well as those who are. They need both sides of the picture.

Please go to the link below to learn more about how you can participate.

ADHD Medication Shortages: Your Information Needed Today

Thank you!

Keath

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Shortages of ADHD Medications

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Share Your New Year's Resolutions

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:54:58 +0000

It may be that you are a parent of a child with ADHD and want to implement new strategies to help your child. Or perhaps you want to make more time for self-care so you feel less exhausted. Maybe you are a spouse/partner of an adult with ADHD and you have relationship goals for the new year. Or it may be that you have ADHD yourself and there are specific resolutions you have chosen to help make coping with ADHD a little easier.

Please share your New Year's resolutions and specifically resolutions that are related in any way to ADHD. Your resolutions may help to inspire others!

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