ADHD and ODD: Dealing with Your Child's Anger

"Signs of ODD can be seen in a child's behavior toward his primary caregiver. The defiant behavior may spread to a secondary caregiver and to teachers or other authority figures, but if it appears in a child with ADHD, ODD will appear within two years of an ADHD diagnosis.

 If a child does start to become defiant, there is an easy way to tell whether that behavior is a consequence of ADHD or is a sign of ODD. 'ADHD isn't a problem with starting a task, it's a problem with finishing a task,' says Russell Barkley, Ph.D., a clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. 'If a child can’t start a task, that's ODD.'"

ADHD Awareness Month: Learning About The New ADHD

While ADHD behavior gets lots of attention (pun intended), developmental impairments are the real culprits.

Understanding ADD/ADHD with Dr. Edward Hallowell - YouTube

Just what's going on? Why is this teen or young adult unable to complete their work, show up to the very things they want? Why the cover up? Understanding ADHD is vital to success. Students, parents, grandparents, friends, and educators, if you have ADHD or know someone who is, then listen to Dr. Edward Hallowell's strength-based approach to ADHD.

Shame Is Not Guilt - ADDitude Magazine

Important! Recognize the paralysis that comes from shame.

ADHD Experts Podcasts by ADDitude

This list of available lectures/webinars on ADHD gives us access to current research. Practical recommendations sweeten the experience.

ADDitude: ADHD Symptoms, Medication, Treatment, Diagnosis, Parenting ADD Children and More

I was speaking with a mom, now a grandmother, whose son and granddaughter have been diagnosed with ADHD, and we both commented on the plethora of ADHD information now available to parents. It wasn't always so. Fortunately for all, experts and parents share a wealth of insights, guidelines on the science and management of ADHD online.

If you're looking for a go-to source, then this online magazine is a must read. The articles are short, timely, and to the point. The monthly webinars give you access to lectures with Q & A's with leaders in the ADHD field.

Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRSv1.1)

Quick, online self reporting test for ADHD. Parents, you may take the test, basing your responses on your child's behavior.

Welcome to Dr Thomas E Brown on ADHD - a new model

Are you thoroughly perplexed by your child's ability to focus on things he or she is interested in? Then you'll find Dr. Brown's website on current ADHD information most informing."This website offers a new perspective on this disorder, one based on current clinical and neuroscience research. It presents a new definition and model of ADD/ADHD as essentially a problem with executive functions, the management system of the brain. It describes how a child or adult with ADD/ADHD can focus very well on a few activities that intensely interest them, yet be unable to focus adequately on most other tasks of daily life. It explains how ADD/ADHD often looks like a weakness in willpower, but isn’t."

Why ADHDers Act the Way They Do

A MUST READ! REREAD OFTEN. "The main obstacle to understanding ADHD has been the incorrect assumption that ADDers could and should be like the rest of us. For neurotypicals and ADDers alike, here's a detailed portrait of why those with ADD do what they do."

Idea of New Attention Disorder Spurs Research, and Debate - NYTimes.com

"Called sluggish cognitive tempo, the condition is said to be characterized by lethargy, daydreaming and slow mental processing. By some researchers’ estimates, it is present in perhaps two million children.

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Adult ADD / ADHD: Signs, Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment

"Alternately, you may have been able to compensate for the symptoms of ADD/ADHD when you were young, only to run into problems as your responsibilities increase. The more balls you’re trying to keep in the air—pursuing a career, raising a family, running a household—the greater the demand on your abilities to organize, focus, and remain calm. This can be challenging for anyone, but if you have ADD/ADHD, it can feel downright impossible."

ADHD and Executive Function - Dr. Russell Barkley - YouTube

Thank you, Dr. Barkley!

The ABC's of ADD and ADHD

Chris Dendy's article offers a description and suggestions for school accommodations. He reports: "Recently researchers at NIH (National Institutes of Health) actually discovered that the ADHD brain matures three years more slowly than the non-ADHD brain. This translates into a delay of 4-6 years for teenagers. As a result they may seem immature or irresponsible."

ADHD ADD Treatment and Therapy

"BREAKTHROUGH DISCOVERY: TYPES OF ADHD

Shortly after he began brain SPECT imaging work in 1991, Dr. Amen realized that realized that ADHD was not a single or simple disorder, and it is important to understand that to really know what ADHD is. Just as there are many different causes of chest pain, he noticed there were different brain SPECT patterns in his ADHD patients. Over the next several years, he described 7 different types of ADHD that responded differently to different treatments."

ADHD and Homework Time - Getting Your Child with ADD to Finish Homework

I have found that parents must provide a consistent routine and structure for children and teens to get homework done. Glen Hefley describes how he helps his teen to keep up with homework and to follow a homework schedule. Practical tips. He reminds us that "the skill of breaking tasks down into manageable segments is not something that comes naturally for ADHD children. They need to learn how to break up the tasks. Help your child learn this skill, so he can begin his work with a clear idea of what to do, and what to do next."

ADHD Symptom Checklist: Diagnosing ADHD in Adults and Children

Put ADHD in perspective: get familiar with this checklist of 18 symptoms.

Therapy for Attention Deficit: Secrets of ADHD Treatment Every Parent and Teacher Must Know

I strongly recommend that parents, teachers, and tutors read this article. Adults who inform themselves about the ADHD mind and choose to be the child's/student's advocate and cheerleader do make a significant, positive impact.

ADHD Discipline: A Nag-Free Tool for Better Behavior with Children

"When we’re reminding our children about what they should do and how they should do it, have you noticed that they’re usually not listening? When we tell our children what we want them to do, we hope that they take us seriously. But to kids, it sounds like another lecture — blah, blah, blah — and they easily tune us out."

Dr. Hallowell: Treating ADHD, Dyslexia, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder - 8 YouTube conversations

I'm a huge fan of Dr. Hallowell. A specialist who's practical and enthusiastic, he knows what it means to have ADHD. Take a listen.

TOP 10 NEWEST FINDINGS ABOUT ADD/ADHD « Dr Hallowell

Positive family connections - that's what I continue to observe, too. A positive approach and a deep respect for one another is critical for success.