What is ADD/ADHD?

 

While most of us may sometimes desire a little more alertness and perhaps sharper focus, some of us have an exceptionally difficult time focusing, concentrating, and being still.

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ADD and the Effects on Relationships

  

The following guidelines or "tips" might be helpful in dealing with issues in couples where one partner has ADD. These tips offer a starting point for discussion. The best way to use them is to read them out loud, together. If a suggestion seems relevant to you, pause over it and discuss it. As you do this, you can begin to set up your own way of dealing with ADD in your relationship. (Read More...)

Managing ADHD in families

  

  1. Get an accurate diagnosis. This is the starting point of all treatment for ADD.

  2. Educate the family. All members of the family need to learn the facts about ADD as the first step in the treatment. Many prob­lems will take care of themselves once all family members under-stand what is going on. The education process should take place with the entire family, if possible. Each member of the family will have questions. Make sure all these questions get answered.(Read More...)

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