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| When: | Feb. 27, 2010 fSat, 27 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0500201002 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM |
| Host: | Totally ADD |
A fun and interactive workshop focusing on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Adult ADD At the workshop participants will: - learn how to recognize the symptoms of ADHD and find out if they’re affecting you - learn what’s involved in a thorough diagnosis and why it’s so important -...
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Video Tutorials Are Here November 12, 2008 We're pleased to announce that we have video tutorials on how to use ADHD World. We have created videos for some of the most common tasks:
* How to add a profile picture
* How to set your privacy settings
* How to join a group and discuss in a group
* How to find and invite others to become friends...
You can find the video tutorials here:
Click here for Video Tutorials
More videos will be added soon.
Keep on participating with this new social network!
(there is also a link to the video tutorials on each page of the site in the top blue bar) |
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Newcomer's Help Group August 26th, 2008 If you are new to this site, and would like to learn the strategies to get the most out of it, please join the new group, called: The Newcomer's Help Group.
You can find it here:
Newcomer's Help Group .
Just make sure that you are logged into your account, and then click on the button 'join this group' on the left side. You can then view the discussion topics, and learn how to use the site.
You can also start new discussion threads to ask questions.
Special thanks to Jay who has started this group.
Best,
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Dr. Kenny's ADHD Group
178 members
This is a group for subscribers of Dr. Kenny Handelman' newsletters to connect and share online about ADD and ADHD. (feel free to join even if you aren't a subscriber!) I plan to be active in this group - and to help to answer questions that people pose. So - join this group if yo
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Newcomer's Help Group
99 members
Some functions on this site aren't completely intuitive. I thought I'd start this group to share information on how to do things. And I never miss a chance to show off my llamas. Old timer's feel free to pitch in.
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CoachGlen's About ADHD...
38 members
Discussion with questions and answers about ADHD coaches. Why is ADHD coaching different from "life coaching" and therapy? How ADHD coaching works. Discussion about ADHD coaching expectations: what it does and does not attempt to do.
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Alternatives for ADD/ADHD
24 members
This group will allow people to share ideas, thoughts and strategies that are 'alternatives' or 'complementary' treatments.
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sipesj posted a comment on sipesj's profile:Can anyone tell me if they know anything about service dogs for Autistic children? How do you acquire one, and what is the cost? Thanks!
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sneschalmers posted a comment on JohnHarte's blog entry:Well there are several things I can suggest. You could try switching to Focalin XR (extended release) or give him one or more additional doses of the regular Focalin after he gets home, on the weekends, and in the evenings. You could try combining Focalin with Strattera since Strattera lasts for 24 hours but is a nonstimulant and is not as effective in general as the stimulants. Another nonstimulant option is a category of medications known as alpha-2 agonists. These are blood pressure medications that are sometimes used for hyperactivity, impulsivity and agression. The main ones are clonidine and tenex, however there is an extended release version of tenex which is exlusively approved for ADHD known as Intuniv. You could also try different doses of the Focalin or try other stimulants such as Adderall/Adderall XR, Ritalin/Ritalin SR/Ritalin LA, Conterta, Daytrana (transdermal patch), Vyvanse, Dexedrine/Dexedrine Spansules. Also there are neuroleptic medications which function as mild tranquilizers. These are generally referred to as antipsychotics, but the newer and better ones are called atypical antipsychotics. Don't worry, they aren't only for psychosis.They are used for agression, irritability, insomnia, anxiety and appetite (which is good if your son's appetite is suppressed from the Focalin) among other things. I have used 4 different ones: Geodon, Risperdal, Abilify and Seroquel/Seroquel XR. I feel that Seroquel XR and Risperdal work the best but I only take Seroquel XR now because I got side effects from the Risperdal. I am also on Tenex but I am going to ask my psychiatrist tomorrow to switch me to Intuniv so I dont have to take Tenex twice a day. I also take Adderall XR in the morning and regular Adderall at 3pm. (I also take lexapro and lithium but those are for depression and bipolar disorder and i take klonopin for anxiety)
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