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ADHD Awareness Month highlights signs, resources for ADHD

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The article, “ADHD Awareness Month highlights signs, resources for parents”, by  KYLEE WIERKS AND VANESSA MCCLURE states

“LAWRENCE, Ind.– September is national Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month and the staff at one local school wants parents and students to know they’re not alone.”

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Resources for ADHD.

As you know September is ADHD awareness month.   All month long schools and organizations are trying to get the word out about ADHD.   The month is designed to increase knowledge about ADHD and how to treat ADHD.

There are plenty of resources for ADHD available to parents.   Many schools this month are promoting their own events as well.   Plenty of ADHD counseling help on identifying ADHD signs and symptoms.   There are also alternative treatments for ADHD being discussed as well.    If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, maybe you should see if your local school is offering something for ADHD Awareness Month.

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7 myths about ADHD

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The article, “7 myths about ADHD”, by By Metro Creative states

“According to recent studies, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, appears to be more prevalent than ever before. Nearly 1 in 10 kids between the ages of five and 17 is being diagnosed with ADHD.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

How We Can Stop Spreading Myths About

ADHD.

Some people do not understand something until it happens to them.   This statement can be applied to anything.   Because of this many disorders and conditions have myths surrounding them.    Here is a list of myths about ADHD and how we can overcome them.

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Coping with ADHD – How ADHD Affects Women.

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Women coping with ADHD can be a real pain. Learn more about it here.

The article, “ADHD, Women, And Work: What It’s Like And Ways To Cope”, by The Muse Contributor states

“ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women—which can be a huge problem when they get to the workplace.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Learn How Coping With ADHD Does Not Have To Be Difficult.

For some coping with ADHD can be a difficult task.   What happens when you never knew you had ADHD to begin with?    Women with ADHD make up the majority of undiagnosed cases of ADHD.
The reasoning behind this is because most girls do not show the generalize symptoms of ADHD that we think about when we hear ADHD.   As it turns out there are 3 types of ADHD a child can have.   There is; impulsive and hyperactive ADHD,  easily distracted/does not pay attention type and lastly there is a combination of the two.   Most girls fall in to the second type.    This leads to many cases going undiagnosed simply because they are not bouncing off the walls.  Lucky for those who were never diagnosed at an early age there is help!

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ADHD Management Techniques for Children.

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The article, “The “Right” Treatment for ADHD: Revealed”, by Dr. Sushrut Jangi states

“This is the conclusion to a case about a child diagnosed with ADHD I posted last week”

American Institute Health Care Professionals‘s insight:

Learn These ADHD Management Techniques for Effective Treatment

What is the right treatment for ADHD?   Is it ADHD medication?   Sometimes a child with ADHD does not respond to it.  Truth is there are many alternative treatments for ADHD.    Childhood ADHD is also different from child to child.   ADHD management techniques might work for one but not for the only.    This article has plenty of advice on how you can manage ADHD.

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ADHD Advice on Treatment without Meds.

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The article, “How to Treat ADHD Without Medication” by Upasana Makati states

“Suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can have an impact on one’s personal as well as professional life.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Great ADHD Advice on How to Treat ADHD without Medication.

Looking for ADHD advice on how to treat ADHD without medication?   Here is an excellent article on the different ways you can treat  ADHD.
Many times your ADHD can be treated with a proper diet and plenty of exercise.   Sitting around all day eating unhealthy foods is not good.    Getting outdoors is not only a great way to keep business but a great way to manage your ADHD as well.
Another way to treat ADHD without drugs is to be active in your life.   Find a hobby that you enjoy or join a club.   If you enjoy doing something, you will apply yourself to pay attention to it.
For the full list of alternative treatments for ADHD please go to this page.

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ADHD Advice for the First Day of School.

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We have ADHD advice for your first day of school.

The article, “Focus on ADHD: ADHD OMG. Back to school is not for me”, by Sarah Hall, et al, states

“Have you seen the ad featuring a happy family blissfully preparing beaming children for back to school? That is not my family.”

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ADHD Advice for the Dreaded Coming of the School Year.

ADHD in schools is not a new concept, however, ADHD advice on how to help your child is.     Teaching students with ADHD or taking the stress off of the first day of school is easy with these helpful techniques.   For example students with ADHD could benefit from allowing themselves to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings by taking a walk around the school halls.   They could also benefit from having a set structure by labeling certain learning materials.   Lastly the article suggests, which I agree with fully, is love your child.

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ADHD Treatments dramatically curbs crime

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ADHD treatments and their affect on the brain

The article, “Treating ADHD dramatically curbs crime, study finds”, source; Fox News states

“A large-scale study in Sweden has shown that treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin reduced criminality by 32 percent in men and 41 percent in women.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

ADHD Treatments Could Prevent Crime.

A new study in Sweden shows that reducing crime is not just for the police anymore.    Treating ADHD can curb criminal behavior by as much as 32% in men and 41% in women.
People in the study who received ADHD treatments such as Adderall or Ritalin were less likely to engage in criminal activities.   ADHD is diagnosed in at least 10% of the prison population.   Could ADHD medications help keep people out of jail?

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Understanding ADHD – The New ADHD

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The article, “What Is ADHD? (and What Is It Not?)”, by Thomas E. Brown, PH.D. states

“Our understanding of attention deficit has grown significantly over the last decade. Here, the director of the Yale Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders explains findings from ADHD research and how it impacts diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and future expectations for your family.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Understanding ADHD

Understanding ADHD has come a long way.    We are now separating facts from myths about ADHD.     It has gone from being a behavior disorder to a developmental impairment.
This new model of ADHD is leading to a whole new understanding of ADHD.   This article is good at helping you understand the myths from the facts.

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‘Long wait’ for adult ADHD treatment

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The article, “‘Long wait’ for adult ADHD treatment in Bridgend area”, source; BBC News states

“Adults seeking diagnosis and treatment for ADHD in the Bridgend area are having to wait three years for help, a support group claims.”

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Waiting a very long time for your adult ADHD treatment.

ADHD in Adults is nothing new.   Many adults have been dealing with ADHD their whole lives.    Most of the time this is because of undiagnosed childhood ADHD.   One town in South Wales however is making Adults with ADHD wait for their adult ADHD treatment.    Sometimes longer than 3 years.   It just goes to show you the lack of understanding or resources devoted to Adult ADHD.

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Does Breastfeeding Prevent ADHD?

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The article, “Breastfed children are less likely to develop ADHD later in life, research finds”, by Tel Aviv University

“We know that breastfeeding has a positive impact on child development and health —including protection against illness.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Prevent ADHD By Breastfeeding Your Child.

A new study has shown that breastfeeding your children could help prevent ADHD later in life.   The study took 3 groups of children and the feeding habits of the mother to see if there was a link between being breastfed and ADHD.    The children who nursed from their mothers had less of a chance to develop ADHD.

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