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16 Jun 2018

Should You Give Your ADHD Child a Drug Holiday During Summer Break?

by Tom Masters | posted in: For Parents, For Students | 0

If you have an ADHD child who is on a treatment plan that involves taking stimulant medications, you may face a vexing decision when summer vacation arrives. That is, whether to give your kid a “drug holiday” – discontinuing their medication during the summer break from school. There are many factors to consider when contemplating a summer drug holiday for your ADHD child. Be sure to give it as much consideration as you did when starting the medication treatment in the first place.

9 Jun 2018

Jim Carrey – A Life in Color

by Tom Masters | posted in: Adults, For Parents, For Students, Success Stories | 0

Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and producer, best known for.his highly energetic slapstick performances. By any measure, he has achieved fame and success in his acting career. In fact, his is an almost classic story of rising from near poverty to comparative wealth. Carrey’s story is an inspiring example of how the “gift of ADHD” – its super powers – can be used to achieve a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

19 May 2018

The Gap Year Advantage

by Tom Masters | posted in: For Coaches, For Parents, For Students, How To's and Tips, Resources | 0

A gap year is simply a break either before or during college. It is a time when students take a break from formal education to do activities like travel, volunteer, study, intern, work, perform or research. The increased maturity, self-confidence and life experience that a gap year can confer, especially for a student with ADHD, is well worth the investment if it means a better chance for your child to succeed in college and, later, in a career.

12 May 2018

ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder

by Tom Masters | posted in: For Coaches, For Parents, For Students, Mental Health | 0

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a condition where a child is almost always angry, frustrated and defiant toward authority figures. The exact causes of ODD are not known, but it occurs more frequently in families with a history of ADHD. There are many effective treatments for ODD, and strategies that parents can use to lessen the severity of symptoms and their negative impacts both within and outside the home.

5 May 2018

ADHD Through the Years

by Tom Masters | posted in: Adults, For Coaches, For Parents, For Teachers, Mental Health | 0

Many parents who have children with ADHD may wonder how the symptoms will change as their child gets older. Will they get worse, diminish, or just change into something different. Researchers have studied this question and come up with a kind of roadmap for how ADHD symptoms are likely to change, on average, with age.

27 Apr 2018

Can Video Games Be an Alternative Therapy for ADHD?

by Tom Masters | posted in: For Coaches, For Parents, For Students, Mental Health | 0

Findings from several recent studies suggest that certain aspects of ADHD can be improved with at-home computer interventions. This comes as welcome news to children, who adapt easily to mobile devices, and to parents who seek alternatives to drugs that have limited effectiveness and adverse effects. These studies provide encouraging evidence that video game technology might one day be used as part of an ADHD treatment regime.

21 Apr 2018

Could ADHD Contribute to a Substance Use Disorder?

by Tom Masters | posted in: ADHD from A to Z, For Coaches, For Parents, For Students, Mental Health | 0

Recent studies have suggesed that the incidence of substance misuse can be higher among those with ADHD relative to the general population. Appropriate treatment of ADHD symptoms with medication and behavior therapy may, however, reduce the risk of development of substance use disorders. An important part of ADHD treatment and stimulant medication management includes screening for substance use disorders and providing guidance around the appropriate and safe use of stimulant medications.

13 Apr 2018

Helping Your ADHD Teen Find the Right Summer Job

by Tom Masters | posted in: For Parents, For Students, How To's and Tips | 2

As the end of the school year approaches, many teens will start thinking about getting a summer job. Besides the money they can earn, they will learn a sense of responsibility as well as have the opportunity to develop greater self-esteem, practice communication with others and sharpen their skills. If you are a parent with an ADHD teen, here are some tips to help them find a job that matches their interests, abilities and attention capacity.

30 Mar 2018

How ADHD Coaching Helps Students and Parents

by Tom Masters | posted in: For Coaches, For Parents, For Students | 0

Raising a child with ADHD is tough on parents. Children with ADHD often struggle in school, with friendships and at work. Getting your child a coach can do more than help your child succeed, it can help you too. An ADHD coach can be a critical and highly effective part of a multi-modal approach to managing ADHD symptoms and learning the necessary life skills for young people to learn to live well with the challenges of ADHD.

23 Mar 2018

Staying Safe Behind the Wheel When You Have ADHD

by Tom Masters | posted in: Adults, For Parents, For Students, How To's and Tips | 0

The symptoms of ADHD, which often include an inability to pay attention, distraction, and impaired impulse control can make driving more difficult. A number of studies have confirmed a higher number of car accidents among people with ADHD than the general population. While the cognitive demands of driving can be difficult for those with ADHD, especially teens there are a number of simple steps you can take to be a safe driver and avoid becoming dangerously distracted.

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