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“My Son Takes 8 Pills a Day!”
"Every time I take my son in for a checkup, his doctor seems to give him another pill. My...
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Foods That Interfere with ADHD Medications
"Fatty foods seem to lessen the effects of my stimulant medication. Do you know of any...
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What Causes ADHD?
"I was just diagnosed with ADHD, and I'm interested in learning more about it. Is the...
Dismissive Doctor
"I think I have ADD, but my doctor is dismissive. There aren't many psychiatrists in my...
ADHD Diagnosis in Kids
Diagnosed with ADHD and Depression at Age 70
"I'm a 70-year-old single mother and former schoolteacher who was recently diagnosed with...
Academic Assistive Technologies
"Are there any assistive technologies that might be appropriate for a 10...
ADHD-Friendly Jobs
Find the Right Job in 3 Steps
How to figure out what kind of job fit...
Qualifying for a Disability at Work
"I was just given a warning at work. The memo cited many problems that are rooted in my...
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Making Friends In High School
"I used to be pretty bossy. I'm in the ninth grade now, and I've matured a lot, but I...
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Ending a Long-Term Drug Treatment
"I've been taking Dexedrine since being diagnosed with ADHD nine years ago. Will I be...
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Homeopathy for ADHD?
"A co-worker keeps urging me to get off ADHD medication and get treated by a homeopathic...
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Understanding Meds
"Are different medications prescribed for ADD and ADHD? My doctor prescribed Adderall,...
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Finally Ready to Get Help
"My 19-year-old has finally agreed to see a doctor after years of battling depression and...
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Smart, with a “Glitch”?
"Although my 18-year-old daughter graduated with honors from a competitive prep school, a...
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Should Meds Improve Handwriting?
"ADHD medication has done wonders for my eight-year-old's attention, but his handwriting...
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How to Avoid the “Rebound Effect” from ADHD Meds
"Stimulant medication works well for my 10-year-old son during the day, but he...
Meshing At-Home and At-School Discipline
"My 6-year-old is frequently kept after school for infractions like not sitting still...
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Helping a Visual Learner
"My daughter has trouble with her weekly oral vocabulary quizzes - she's a visual learner...
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When Parents Refuse to See the ADHD
"One of my students seldom remembers to turn in his homework, and when he does, it's...
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Balancing Safety and Fun After School
"I coach a cheerleading squad. One of the girls has ADHD, and she always wants to be the...