- Children Who Can't Pay Attention
Written by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Facts for Families Sheets. Parents are distressed to receive a note from school saying that their child "won't listen to the teacher" or "causes trouble in class." One possible reason for this kind of behavior is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
(Added: Fri Jul 13 2001)
- Dealing with Feelings of Failure and Isolation
Written by Kathy West - Original article reprinted with permission from the AddNet UK website. Having to deal with feelings of failure and isolation is an all too common experience - both for children and adults with ADD and for parents of ADD children. And in the process we also loose confidence, often become depressed, and like our ADD children suffer huge blows to our self-esteem and ability to cope.
(Added: Fri Jul 13 2001)
- What ADHD is NOT
Original article reprinted with permission from the AddNet UK website. AD/HD is a complex condition -- difficult enough to understand even if you are fully informed with up-to-date research information!
(Added: Fri Jul 13 2001)
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