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		Home > ADDitude Polls & Surveys Answer our ADDitude polls anonymously and see how the rest of the community is voting. You Know Your Child Has ADHD When... Which of your child's (ADD/ADHD) symptoms or quirks is one you can't live with and couldn't live without? ADHD and Distractions at Home ADDitude wants to know what are your biggest distractions at home? Internet and e-mail. Shopping. TV and phone. Noisy kids and spouse. Too much silence. Your own worries and fears. Other. New Health Care Plans and ADD/ADHD How do you feel about the passage of health care in terms of treating and paying for the cost of your or your child's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD)? I am happy. I, or someone I know, will benefit from it. I am happy. I hope it will benefit many Americans. I don't think it will do enough to help the mental health community. I think it goes too far. Government is too big as it is. I feel conflicted. I'm worried about the strain it will put on the federal budget. Tell us your thoughts about the new health care laws: Best and Worst Jobs for ADHD Adults Tell us about your best job experiences (and what role you think ADD/ADHD played): Tell us about your worst job experiences (and what role you think ADD/ADHD played): ADDitude wants to know which workplace environments are the best for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) adults. A creative industry, like the arts. Working with people. I need human interaction. Any job where I can be my own boss. I like the structure of an office environment. Freelancing, because of the flexibility it gives me. ADDitude wants to know which workplace environments are the worst for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) adults. Any career that relies heavily on strong reading, writing, or speaking skills. One that requires me to stick to strict deadlines and consistent schedules. Are numbers inolved? If it involves math, count me out! If e-mailing and paperwork are heavy components, I get overwhelmed. An office, or other job that keeps me isolated is the worst. Please, don't give me repetitive, mindless work! IEPs at School Tell us how easy or hard it has been to get an IEP in place, and enforced, for your child: My child's school is really great to work with! It has required effort, but we have an IEP that works for us. We are not pleased with our child's IEP. The school denied our child an IEP. How easy or hard does the school make it to track your child's progress? My child's school is really great to work with! It requires effort, but we are able to track our child's progress. The school makes it nearly impossible to track our child's progress. It's impossible to track our child's progress. What has the school done to help you create an IEP? What do you wish you had know about creating IEPs? Complete this sentence: The most frustrating part of securing accommodations for my ADHD child is/was... Organization and ADHD What's the most difficult thing to keep organized? Clothing Paperwork, including mail and bills Kitchen utensils and cabinets Your child's toys Your spouse's closet and bureau All of the above ADHD Children If you could somehow reverse your child's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, without medical consequences, would you? Yes. It would make my child's life easier. Yes. It would make my life easier. Yes, but only to save money on treatment. Yes, because I'm worried about medicating someone so young. It depends on how my child would be affected. No. ADHD is a part of who my child is. No. The choice isn't a parent's to make. No. There's nothing wrong with having ADHD. November 2009 What strategies have helped your child complete her homework assignments? A designated homework station and time Regular, short breaks An assignment book checked by the teacher each afternoon More hands-on help from mom or dad A rewards system for completed assignments An extra dose of ADHD medication in the afternoon Other August 2009 Adults, what prompted you to seek a diagnosis? My child was diagnosed My spouse suggested that I get evaluated Another family member or close friend wondered whether I had ADD I read an article about ADD online or in a magazine My doctor recognized symptoms Other April 2009 Does sugar make your child's ADHD symptoms worse? Yes No Not sure February 2009 Which of the following is your biggest organizational challenge? Keeping my finances in order Ridding my house of paper clutter Filing my office papers and emails Clearing the house of toys, clothes, and kid clutter Other January 2009 Which of the following helps your restless sleeper go to bed at night? Sticking to a strict wind-down routine every evening A completely dark room A reassuring nightlight, or leaving the door cracked open Soothing music or white noise A warm mug of milk or bedtime snack A sleep aid, such as melatonin or Benedryl Our doctor recommended trying a nighttime dose of his ADHD medication, and that works Just Diagnosed What was your primary emotion upon learning that you or your child has ADD? Relief - finally answers to what's been puzzling Optimism - pursuing treatment will change my life Shame - it's uncomfortable for me to tell others about this diagnosis Regret - if only we'd known sooner, how different life might have been Sadness - what I thought was unique about me turns out to be a "disorder" ADDers are noted for their positive attributes. Which of these traits best describes you or your child? Creativity and ingenuity High energy level and persistence Global thinking - ability to see the big picture Optimism - belief that anything is possible Compassion and empathy Which reaction to an ADD/ADHD diagnosis do you find most irritating or hurtful? The Skeptic: "ADD is just an excuse for bad parenting." The Crusader: "Ritalin is kiddie cocaine. I would never give meds to my child." The Joker: "I wish I had ADD. At least then I'd have an excuse for my behavior." The Ostrich: "There's nothing wrong with that child that a good spanking won't solve." The Voice of Doom: "People who have ADD never amount to anything." Read more: Smart responses to nasty naysayers Treating ADD The best treatment for ADD varies by person. What course of treatment are you pursuing at the moment? Medication Changing behavior and habits Diet and exercise Biofeedback or other alternative therapies More than one of the above Parenting ADD/LD Kids What steps are you taking to make this a successful summer for your child? Educational support Planning lots of structured activities Identified a suitable camp Talking to the doctor about a medication vacation We're planning lots of free time for our kid to just be a kid School & Learning What's your main strategy to ensure your child does well in the second half of the school year? Meet with the teacher to review classroom accommodations Enforce rules on studying, and work with him more at home Buy gadgets to get her organized Hire a tutor or ADD coach Look into tweaking or adding a medication dose Which of these accommodations has made a difference for your child at school? Extra time to complete in-class assignments and tests A seat in the front row Daily or weekly communication with the teacher An extra set of books or materials A laptop or other technological aid Adult ADD/LD What strategy for making a new start has worked best for you in previous years? Joining an online listserv for support Hiring an ADHD coach Changing my medication Trying alternative therapies Enlisting the support of my family Making a career shift As an adult with ADD, what aspect of your life is most negatively affected by the disorder? Friendships Romantic relationships Effectiveness on the job Managing the household Consistent parenting We all know ADD can decrease job productivity. Which strategy here helped to smooth your workday? I've disclosed my diagnosis and am receiving ADA accommodations I've reorganized my workspace, and use accommodations (a recorder, a watch) on my own I'm working with a coach, who keeps me on track each day I've learned to set daily goals, and use a planner or to-do list I'm delegating paperwork and other tasks I struggle with I've found a job that meshes with my strengths and personality