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7 Truths About ADHD
The tools you need to talk about AD/HD with the people in your life. Whether with a teacher, a coach, or just a friend, these articles will help you speak knowledgably and with ease, no matter what the setting.
Monday August 1st - 4:50pm
ADDitude Magazine
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It seems that, nowadays, everyone has something to say about AD/HD.
The editors of ADDitude know how difficult it can be to talk
about AD/HD-but never fear! We've searched our archives to give you
the tools you need to talk about AD/HD with the people in your life.
Whether with a teacher, a coach, or just a friend, these articles will
help you speak knowledgably and with ease, no matter what the setting.
For more general information about AD/HD to share with others, check out the ABCs of AD/HD section of our website.
Best,
The Staff of ADDitude
Visit these areas on our Web site:
Survival Guide for College Students with ADD or LD
by Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D.
Nadeau comes to the aid of college students with AD/HD or learning disabilities with practical, everyday strategies.
Buy books featured in the pages of ADDitude magazine at our online
bookstore.
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People continue to harbor many mistaken beliefs about AD/HD. Use this
PDF to learn the truth about AD/HD, and hand it out to non-believers
to set the record straight.
This ADDer rode his bike from coast to coast to counter negative perceptions
about ADD, educate the public, and show that anyone with ADD can succeed.
An introductory letter to your child's teacher will show that you are there to provide support and understanding-as long as she does the same. Use this sample letter to craft your own.
Parents: Here's a step-by-step guide to working with your child's school
and getting your child the services he needs.
Team sports may be particularly difficult for children with ADD. Here's
how to talk to your child's sports coach at the beginning of the season
to set your child up for success.
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According to a recent study, girls with AD/HD may have been misdiagnosed
by physicians on a routine basis.
"Miss Diagnosis" takes on a whole new meaning for girls that have AD/HD. Bonus Book Recommendation:First Star I See by Jaye Andras Caffrey Finally--a book about AD/HD from a girl's point of view! Buy this book from Amazon.com Good news, taxpayers! A recent IRS ruling suggests that parents of children with AD/HD and other disabilities may soon be able to claim tuition as a medical expense. -
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Highlights of the August/September 2005 issue of ADDitude include:
ADD at Work: A little workplace ingenuity can light your way to career success. By Royce Flippin
Can the Right Diet Ease ADD Symptoms? Scientific evidence is still sketchy, but many feel nutrition can make a big difference. By Tina Adler Success at School: A bonus back-to-school pull out! Help your child thrive from kindergarten through college.
After you've finished reading the issue, please take a few
minutes to complete our Issue Survey: www.additudemag.com/Sep2005survey.asp.
Everyone who completes the survey will be eligible to win one of two
$100 gift certificates to online retailer ADD Warehouse.
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Have you run into hassles refilling your prescription for your
AD/HD medication? Tell us your strategies for minimizing the expense and
inconvenience month after month.
Online: http://www.additudemag.com/shareyourstory.asp
or via email: letters@additudemag.com
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