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ADHD- Using systems theory to understand the ADHD family
System theory posits that what effects one part of a system effects every part of that system. This means that having an ADHD child effects every other member of the family.
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ADHD-You didn’t cause the problem, but you are part of the solution
This is a continuation of the last episode urging ADHD parents to not feel guilty because of their child’s ADHD, but use their energy to focus on treatment and development of compensatory strategies.
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ADHD-You didn’t cause the problem, but you are part of the solution
Parents of ADHD kids frequently feel guilty and/or inadequate because of their child’s behavior. They feel responsible and, indeed, most of us have a helpful relative or neighbor who is more than willing to tell us...
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ADHD-Accept and Adapt
Partners first and ADHD children next have to learn to accept the difficulties and benefits of ADHD. Much like short parents are probably going to have to accept the fact that their child is unlikely to play...
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ADHD-“Natural Remedies”
In the ADHD world, especially on the internet, there are countless claims of natural plants, herbs and natural remedies that cure ADHD. As parents, most of us would prefer to give our children something natural to...
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ADHD- What do you expect?
ADHD kids get an average of 70 critical comments per day. They are taught in a system that isn’t designed for their unique nervous system. They are taught and coached by individuals who , on the whole, don’t...
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ADHD-Positive Strengths II
ADHDers get tons of criticism (on average 70 critical comments per day). Last time we started considering some of the positive strengths of ADHD. Now we’re going to continue and add even more positive strengths of ADHD.
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ADHD - The Positives
The problems with ADHD, being ADHD, having a child with ADHD, having a spouse with ADHD are well-chronicled. The emphasis is usually on the negative aspects of ADHD. Frequently overlooked are the positives of ADHD....
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ADHD-The importance of schedules and routines
ADHDers have difficulties with Executive Functioning. They will always have some difficulties in these areas, but they can learn to compensate for these deficits. Use of schedules and routines are some of the most...
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ADHD-Drinking, Driving and Dating
Adolescence is a rough time for ADHDers. They want all the trappings of Adulthood but are three years behind their peers in terms of maturity. This rises considerable concerns for parents regarding the principal signs...
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ADHD-Get ready for Adolescence
Adolescence is a time of tremendous physical, cognitive and emotional changes. It has a significant effect on ADHDers to a greater degree than a typical teenager.
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ADHD-Executive Functioning
This episode is a follow-on to a previous episode in which the concept of executive functioning was introduced. We will cover the whole area of executive functioning in more detail specifically as it relates to ADHD.
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