"How Do I Deal with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.)?"
What are the best ways to cope with ADHD? Is it possible to succeed in spite of... or possibly because of... Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Some Starting Places for a Better Understanding What A.D.H.D. is... and Suggestions on How to Deal With It.

NYU Child Study Center's Overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder "Although all individuals are restless and inattentive occasionally, these qualities are more severe, persistent, and impairing in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, these behaviors must cause difficulty in multiple areas such as at home, in school, or with friends. ADHD is more prevalent in boys than girls...." CLICK HERE for Real Life Stories, Signs & Symptoms, Co-occurring Disorders, Children at Risk, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Treatment & Research at NYU CSC, Questions & Answers, Support & Resources

N. Y. Times Health Guide on Attention Deficit Hyperacivity Disorder "ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for the child's age and development...." CLICK HERE for an EXTENSIVE intro and overview on ADHD, its causes, implications and possible treatments

National Institute of Mental Health's Information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder "... A detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. (2008):

Possible BioMedical Breakthroughs in the Treatment of ADHD

A Powerful Attention Deficit Disorder Remedy "...This powerful attention deficit disorder remedy (ADD) - as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - is further proof of the supreme effectiveness of the daily seafood diet. As usual though, the focus among the biomedical experts is still upon one or two single agents. And while the omega-3 fatty acids play a crucially vital role, this article also shows that the ignorance of the vitally important role of the 72+ natural trace elements in these conditions, and their severe deficiency in our daily nutrition, is as pervasive and widespread as ever..." CLICK HERE for the rest of the story.

Is ADHD a Blessing or a Curse?

A New Face for ADHD and a Debate "... When pediatricians diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, they often ask their patients whether they know anybody else with the problem. These days, children are likely to reply with a household name: Michael Phelps, the Olympic superstar, who is emerging as an inspirational role model among parents and children whose lives are affected by attention problems.... But the emergence of a major celebrity with attention deficit has revealed a schism in the community of patients, parents, doctors and educators who deal with the disorder. For years, these people have debated whether it means a lifetime of limitations or whether it can sometimes be a good thing...." CLICK HERE for the rest of TARA PARKER-POPE excellent article published November 24, 2008 in the N.Y. Times

Michael Phelps and the Potential of A.D.H.D. "Did swimmer Michael Phelps succeed at the Olympics in spite of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — or partly because of it? That question is at the center of a debate among doctors, parents and educators in the A.D.H.D. community. Mr. Phelps obviously has physical talents that propelled him to become a world-class athlete. But A.D.H.D. success stories like Mr. Phelps are behind a push for a new view of A.D.H.D. that focuses not just on the limits of the disorder, but its potential...." CLICK HERE for the rest of this story from Nov 4, 2008 N. Y. Times

How to Deal or Cope with ADHD

Coach Pete Quily's ADD/ADHD Resource Website "... one of the largest, most comprehensive resource websites on Adult Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD/ADHD..."