Archive for January, 2008

For others with ADHD: Do you ever have trouble controlling your temper or tolerating annoying people?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

tangerine asked: I have ADHD and I have read that people with the condition are often very emotionally intense and are often hot-tempered and irritable. I sometimes feel like a monster, because at times I lose my temper easily. I also am trying to become a more tolerant person, but ...

How can I assist an employee that has ADHD in a call-centre environment?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

imcdw asked: What suggestions do you have for assisting a 19yo with ADHD in a work (call centre) environment? I need some help with going about resolving the common symptoms of ADHD.. * Yelling at inappropriate times. * Not being able to sit still. * Poor impulse control/lack of attention. * Understanding boundries particularly with ...

This is mostly for people who have ADHD/ ADD or know someone with it. How is it impacted your life?

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Missy* asked: If you have ADHD/ADD, what type of an impact has it had on the people who are close to you? If you know someone with ADHD/ADD, how have they made an impact on your life?Lee

How early can a child be dianogsed with ADHD?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

ImJustNobodY asked: And well, I just wonder why does kids with ADHD need to go to special school, as Autistic ones? I mean, I thought that with ADHD has no effect on development skills as Autistism?Ernest

How do you manage a child with ADHD?

Friday, January 18th, 2008

misspattyj asked: my 5 yr old was just diagnosed with ADHD and they want to put him on riddilin. I want to know if there are any other ways to manage it without the use of medication or even some tips if they do put him on it. Anyone have ...

Is it possible to effectively manage adult ADHD without medication?

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

tangerine asked: I've read several books about adult ADHD, and they all seem to emphasize the use of medication. I have nothing against the use of medication, but I can't afford it right now. Is there any way for those of us who have ADHD and can't afford medication to ...

What are coping tips for ADHD in a teen girl?

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Saski asked: I was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago. I am still finding answers hard to come by. I do not know how to explain to my family and friends why I can't control my actions, and how to control my actions. I am on medication, which helps me ...

How many people in the cooking industry feel that it is a “good” avenue for and ADHD Person?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

American Woman asked: I have a son who may be ADHD and he is always throwing things together in my kitchen. Stuff I never would, but others like it. What are some of your thoughts or experiences?Mario

Can ADHD present itself in a kid in three days during and after a major change?

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

CrazyChick asked: In the past three days, since my four-year-old changed classes in his daycare twice in two weeks, he's been getting in trouble for not minding the teacher and just generally being difficult. So they moved him back to the three-year-old room when the afternoon teacher was having ...

How do you help an ADHD friend?

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

ryk2051 asked: I just met a grade seven kid who has ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). Once in a while we go to church together, but he does all the symptoms of an adhd kid... I have to be seated away from my family and his sister with him so he'll ...