Deborah Carpenter

DEBORAH CARPENTER is a Boston-based freelance writer who specializes in women's and parenting topics. She is the mother of two and is the daughter of an ADD mother.

Feature Articles

Silencing Skeptics: The Truth About ADHD and LD
What is ADHD? Does medication really help? Can adults have ADD? Learn to clear up... more »
12 Parenting Strategies That Work for ADD Kids
A dozen ways to be a better parent to your ADD child... more »
An Accurate ADHD Diagnosis for Children
Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for children with ADHD, learning disabilities or behavior problems... more »

Tools & Checklists

What Are the Symptoms of ADHD?
The nine symptoms that suggest inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity... more »

... And More

The Mislabeled Child
The authors present a refreshing twist on the usual diagnostic approach... more »

Adult ADHD Home	Succeed at Work	ADHD Self Test
Love & Friendships	Manage Time & Money	ADHD Adult Blogs
The Organized Life	Stress, Sleep, Health	Adult Support Groups
Apps & Gadgets	Inspirational Stories	Expert Answers
ADHD Parenting Home	Schedules & Time	Sample Routines
Discipline & Behavior	Teens & Young Adults	Parent Support Group
ADHD Parenting Skills	Nutrition & Diet	Parenting Blogs
Friendships & Social Skills	Sports & Hobbies	Summer & Camps
ADHD Treatment Home	ADHD Medications	Medication Reviews	Adderall
Treating Your Child	Nutrition & Diet	Fish Oil Printable	Daytrana
Expert Q&As	Non-Medical Treatment	Find Professionals	Strattera
Behavior Therapy	Brain Training	Quillivant XR	Vyvanse
ADHD/LD School Home	High School & College	Accommodations
IEPs & 504s	ADHD Study Skills	ADHD School Guide
Working with School	School Organization Help	College Survival Guide
Social Skills at School	For Teachers Only	Is it LD? A Self Test
ADHD Diagnosis Home	ADHD & Women	Is it ADHD? Self Tests
Getting a Diagnosis	Is it a Related Condition?	Medical Q&As
ADHD Symptoms	Post Diagnosis Next Steps	Myths & Realities
Is it Learning Disabilities?	ADHD Treatment	ADHD Support Groups


		Deborah Carpenter DEBORAH CARPENTER is a Boston-based freelance writer who specializes in women's and parenting topics. She is the mother of two and is the daughter of an ADD mother. Feature Articles Silencing Skeptics: The Truth About ADHD and LD What is ADHD? Does medication really help? Can adults have ADD? Learn to clear up... more » 12 Parenting Strategies That Work for ADD Kids A dozen ways to be a better parent to your ADD child... more » An Accurate ADHD Diagnosis for Children Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for children with ADHD, learning disabilities or behavior problems... more » Tools & Checklists What Are the Symptoms of ADHD? The nine symptoms that suggest inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity... more » ... And More The Mislabeled Child The authors present a refreshing twist on the usual diagnostic approach... more »