Stimulants
Concerta: Frequently Asked ADHD Medication Questions
Concerta is a popular stimulant medication primarily used to treat ADHD symptoms in...
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Stimulants: Short-Term Fix? Or Lifelong Drug?
"Are stimulants generally taken for just a short period, or will I take this pill for the...
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Stimulant Drug Interactions
"My 78-year-old father was just diagnosed with ADHD. He's been treated for high...
Holiday & Travel Planning
Sending Thank-You Notes On Time
"Help! I have trouble getting my thank-you notes written and sent out on time, ...
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Does Coffee Improve Focus?
"My friend lets her 10-year-old drink coffee every day before school. She says the...
Friendships & Activities
How to Reassure a Homesick Child
"My nine-year-old gets homesick no matter where he goes, even sleeping over at his...
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How Can I Tell if the Meds Work?
"My five-year-old son just started taking ADHD medication. How can I tell if it'...
Staying Focused
"My job requires me to attend lots of boring lectures and conferences. Knitting keeps me...
My Son Hates to Read!
"My 11-year-old ADD/LD son hates to read. How can I help him overcome this r...
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Making Amends with Other Parents
"My seven-year-old hits other kids when he's frustrated. We're working on it, but in the...
Curbing Online Distractions at Work
"Whenever I go online at work, I just start clicking links and getting distracted. How...
Executive Functions
Learning to Follow Instructions
"I'm a high school senior who has trouble following directions unless every step is...
Compulsive Eating and Shopping
"Whenever I feel down, I eat and shop uncontrollably. I know I need to stop, but I ca...
Does ADD Get Worse With Age?
"I'm 53 and was just diagnosed with ADD. The last couple of years have been more 'hazy'...
Organization
Keeping an Organized Book Bag
"My son is in the fifth grade and was diagnosed with ADHD at age three. He is not...
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Teaching Responsibility
"I have a eight-year-old daughter who has ADHD and is taking medication. We just can't...
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Focusing While Playing Sports
"My daughter is a talented softball pitcher, but her performance is inconsistent. On her...
Home Organization
Help With Organizing the Home
Use these strategies to tackle clutter and keep things organiz...
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Former Drinking Problem
"I used to have a drinking problem but am sober now. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD....
Accommodations
Accommodations on the SAT
"My son receives extra time on tests through a 504 Plan. Can he receive the same...