Resources Tagged With: adhd

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Non-Medication Intervention Strategies [presentation]

This presentation reviews non-medication intervention strategies for children with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Learn more from CHC’s Ramsey Khasho, Psy.D about ADHD and executive functioning and the types of behavioral strategies you can employ to improve attention and promote executive functioning. Read more ›

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Signs of ADHD & Tips for Coping [presentation]

In this community education presentation, Dr. Glen Elliott and Dr. Vivien Keil provide a brief historical perspective of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), discuss current methods for diagnosis and some general strategies for coping with a child with ADHD. Read more ›

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Book: The Conscious Parent’s Guide to ADHD

Conscious Parent's Guide to ADHD In her book, The Conscious Parent’s Guide to ADHD: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Gain Focus and Self-Control, Rebecca Branstetter, PhD, offers advice on parenting children with ADHD, who can sometimes stretch the skills and patience of the most committed parent. Read more ›

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Removing the Stigma

anxiety eyesWhat does it feel like to have a child with mental illness?

“When our daughter was diagnosed with OCD and clinical depression at age 12, we discussed treatment options with the psychiatrist. At first, we were wary of medication, as most parents are. “If your child had type 1 diabetes, wouldn’t you give her insulin?” the doctor asked. “This is a disease—in fact it’s a life threatening disease. Medication is required. And so is regular therapy.”

And that was the beginning of our journey to understanding that our daughter has an illness, it needs to be treated, and she requires ongoing special care.” Read more ›

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To Medicate or Not [presentation]

How is ADHD treated? Are there treatment options that do not involve medication? This presentation by Dr. Glen Elliott covers the current approaches to treating ADHD, a model for working with a prescribing doctor, and common patterns and problems parents encounter. Read more ›

ADD/ADHD Parenting Tips

Life with a child with ADD/ADHD can be frustrating and overwhelming, but as a parent there is a lot you can do to help control and reduce the symptoms. Read more ›

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Ayudando a Madres [presentation]

Community EducationAprenda acerca de los problemas comunes de niños y jóvenes en las áreas de salud mental, aprendizaje, desarrollo, y atención. Read more ›

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ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder [presentation]

How do we distinguish between ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder? Learn more from CHC experts about these diagnoses and the treatment options. Read more ›

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Your Child Faces Challenges: What’s Your Journey? [video]

Do you have a child with a learning a disability or inattention challenges? Hear from parents who have “been there, done that.” This parent panel of strong child advocates share their story of how they worked long and hard to get their children with learning disabilities or inattention (ADHD) ready for college and beyond. Read more ›

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ADHD Treatment Beyond Medication

Written by Vivien Keil, PhD, Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director

/resourcelibrary/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Adhdmedication202.jpgWhat would a non-drug treatment plan for ADHD consist of? A good plan will vary based on the biggest challenges your child is facing. But even the best plan will only be as effective as its implementation. Read more ›

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