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Regular Features
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PARENT COACH
Dr.
Steven Richfield provides articles on many different aspects of raising a child
with ADHD.
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and your children's rights in the educational system.
PARENTS
TALK
A mother is trying to help her teenage son learn anger management.
MOTIVATION
TIPS
Five great ideas for motivation, including The Shoe Race, Trading Places
and more.
ORGANIZATION
TIPS
Organize your child at home, and maybe find some tips that will help you
as well.
ADHD
IN THE NEWS
Headlines about ADHD, Learning Disability and Mental Disorders
Study on ADD and TV
The recent study published on watching television between the ages of one and
three and the possible link to ADD/ADHD did not take many considerations into
account. The author of the study even admits that he cannot conclude that
television watching and ADD/ADHD are linked.
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Co-Morbid Conditions
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Alcoholism and Other Dependencies
Depression In The News-Recent headlines concerning Depression.
Symptoms of Depression-Some common symptoms and how to spot if you or someone you love is depressed.
Let's Talk About Depression-Article geared toward children and teens to help them in understanding depression.
Facts vs. Myths-Separate the facts from the myths
Treatments for Depression-What are some of the current treatments available for depression
My Life As A Depressive-One individual that suffers from depression shares her story.
Bi-Polar Disorder In The News-Recent headlines relating to Bi-Polar Disorder
DSM Criteria-APA criteria for diagnosing Bipolar Disorder
Early Intervention-Diagnosing and identifying bipolar disorder early may help in later treatment.
Bipolar Challenges-Article on the history and current challenges facing individuals with Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar Story-How one individual copes with the daily struggles involved in living with Bipolar.
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire-Online screening for depression, bipolar and other mood disorders.
Autism In The News-Recent headlines relating to Autism.
What Is Autism-From The Autism Society Of America, detailed information on Autism.
Common Characteristics-Some of the characteristics of a person with Autism
Characteristic Behaviors-Some of the common behaviors of Autistic Children.
Mercury Poison and Autism-Is there a link between mercury poisoning and autism?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder In The News-Recent headlines relating to OCD.
What Is OCD?-From The OCD Resource Center, a description of symptoms of OCD.
Treatment Guidelines-A panel of experts create recommendations for treatment of OCD.
Treatments-How is OCD treated and what current treatments are available?
Diagnosis-Online screening test. Not to be used for diagnostic purpose but may tell you if further medical treatment should be sought.
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Overview of ODD- An overview of ODD, including symptoms, treatment, differences between ADHD and ODD and parent strategies.
Indicators for ODD-Common behavioral traits of children with ODD.
Diagnostic Criteria-From Internet Mental Health criteria used in the diagnosis of ODD
Treatment-Current treatment methods for ODD
Tourette's Syndrome In The News-Recent headlines relating to Tourette's Syndrome.
The Fact's About Tourette's Syndrome-Detailed site with alot of information on Tourette's Syndrome.
FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions about Tourette Syndrome.
Tourette Trivia-Interesting facts and history on TS.
Diagnostic Criteria-diagnostic criteria for several different tic disorders.
Learning Disabilities In The News-Recent headlines on LD.
Dyslexia In Teens-The demands of high school can be very difficult for teens with dyslexia.
Common Characteristics-37 Common Characteristics of individuals with dyslexia.
Online Screening-Online screening test to determine if further testing for dyslexia is required.
Dyslexia In The Workplace-Much of the literature written about dyslexia concerns children and schoolwork. This article describes some of the difficulties adults encounter at work.
Identifying Dyslexia-Written for teachers but can be used by parents as well, tips on identifying children with dyslexia.
Alcoholism and Other Dependencies
Alcoholism-Teens with ADHD may be of more risk of alcoholism.
ADHD and Cocaine Use-The use of stimulant medication may actually lower the risk of later drug abuse.
Learning Disabilities and Drinking-Addressing learning disabilities early can prevent children from using alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs.
ADHD and Smoking-Cigarettes may be a form of self-medication for those with attention deficiencies.
Parents can always read teenage alcohol abuse articles online if they want to know the signs and symptoms of alcoholism.