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August - September 2004
In Every Issue:
Distractibility
How to keep your child on task, whether at home or at school.
ADHD Symptom Checklist
Do you have ADD? Use this checklist to understand common ADHD symptoms and test your own behavior before seeking an ADHD diagnosis.

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Features
Book Smart
A comprehensive collection of children's books that relate to ADHD and LD — along with take-away activities for you and your kids.
Homework 101
Minimize homework battles by creating routines for your child.
Get Organized For School
Your lesson plan: Learn the two main ingredients of academic organization, so your child can use them to ace the school year.
The ADHD Gender Gap
Too often girls with ADHD go undiagnosed and untreated. Learn how to read the signs and get help.
Fresh Start
If school was a washout last year, help your child turn things around — beginning now.
Inspiration
'I Almost Didn’t Make It Through High School'
When help arrived a little more than three years ago, in the form of a life coach, Rob was a willing candidate. But was he really ready to make major life changes?
ADHD and Me
A 12-year-old muses about balancing ADHD with her special abilities.
College Material
If your child has ADD, begin preparing him for college during his senior year of high school. Here's how.
12 Ways to Build Strong ADD Families
Strategies for healthy, happy families.
The Organized Life
Creative Control
The stress-free way to make room for artwork.
Healthy Living
Pay Attention!
10 steps to improving focus and concentration at home and at school with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD).
When It’s Time to Talk
The right words can help your child feel good about taking his medication.
Your ADD Coach
Mom's School Survival Guide
Organizational strategies for ADD mothers of ADD kids.
Are You Listening?
As the lazy days of summer come to an end, it’s a good to time to sharpen social-interaction skills. Here’s one most of us could use a refresher course on, so listen up.
Now Hear This
Easy advice for listening — and communicating.
Ready for Class
School transitions are tough, but you can help your child gain the confidence he needs to make the grade.
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