Friday's Progress Notes - October 30, 1998
Mental Health Information - Vol. 2 Issue 38
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1. Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD
2. Understanding ADHD
3. ADHD in women and girls
4. What teachers should know about ADHD
5. Fostering responsible behavior in children
6. Fostering responsible behavior in children
7. Building self-esteem in teens
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1. ATHEALTH.COM Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD: An Interview with Harlan R. Gephart, MD
Harlan Gephart, MD, Past Chair of the American Board of Pediatrics and an ADHD expert, talks about the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/HarlanGephartMD.html
2. EMPOWERING PARENTS ADHD: Disorder or Difference?
Suppose we changed the last D in ADHD from "disorder" to "difference." We could then say that a child with ADHD has some significant differences in his cognitive ability, emotional sensitivity and activity level when compared to other children. http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/adhddifference.html
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3. ATHEALTH.COM Gender Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD: An Interview with Kathleen Nadeau, PhD
Girls are undoubtedly under-diagnosed and misunderstood. Diagnostic criteria that are currently used were developed to identify boys and are largely inappropriate in identifying girls..
4. ERIC DIGEST Teaching Children with ADHD
ADD is a chronic disorder that can begin in infancy and extend through adulthood, having negative effects on a child's life at home, school, and within the community.
6. US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Confidence - Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence
Poor self-esteem often peaks in early adolescence, then improves during the middle and late teen years as identities gain strength and focus. At any age, however, a lack of confidence can be a serious problem. http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/confidence.html
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