ADHD in the News: November 2012


Here are some of the latest bits of news from the Internet to help you better manage your AD/HD:
1) Of interest to teens & young adults
“Self-Control” – Limit distractions by blocking websites while using the computer with this (Mac) app: http://selfcontrolapp.com/
Shire Pharmaceuticals has a website rating lots of handy apps for people with AD/HD. (Disclaimer: I am sharing this info but not promoting Shire or any other company.)
2) Of interest to adults with AD/HD
Kathleen Nadeau on E-mail Overload: 10 Simple Solutions for ADHD Adults:
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/6077.html
12 Unconventional Habits of Highly Productive People:
Shire Pharmaceuticals has a website rating lots of handy apps for people with AD/HD (Disclaimer: I am sharing this info but not promoting Shire or any other company.):
3) Of interest to parents:
Reuters: A Little Exercise may Help Kids with AD/HD Focus:
Dr. Karl Miller:  The Most Essential Factor in Parenting Students with ADD and AD/HD?
Parental Awareness Decreases Behavior Problems for Teens With AD/HD: http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/positive-parenting-adhd-teens-1030122 
Sandra Rief, M.A. on Organization Tips for Kids with AD/HD:
Dr. Patricia Quinn on Research about Moms and AD/HD:
Ever considered working with an AD/HD coach?
Coaching is another resource that can be helpful in learning skills and strategies for better managing your AD/HD. Want to learn more? Contact me for a free half-hour consultation: www.lizahmann.com
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