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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| exercises | 3/18/2008 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: hey, I was diagnosed with ADD 4 or 5 years ago when I went to public school. I was originally ... A: I think I already answered this question, so if this is repeated information, just ignore it. Rural ... | ||
| Ritalin and Caffeine | 3/16/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I am an adult taking Ritalin LA. Several years ago, a psychiatrist, who treated a lot of children ... A: Unfortunately, and I am sure many would agree with me, Caffeine and Ritalin are both Cerebral ... | ||
| son with ADHD | 3/15/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: Christine, I was drawn to ask you a question based on your credentials and response to other ... A: I apologize for the delay. I have tried a natural product - it is called Focus Concentration. I ... | ||
| adhd and sports | 3/8/2008 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD at 10yrs. She is 13 now and in Jr hi. I have not had much ... A: The simple answer is: if your daughter is not able to participate in sports because the school is ... | ||
| Job Interviews and teen ADD | 3/7/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: My daughter is 17, bright and very outgoing. She has been trying to get a part time job lately and ... A: I am so sorry your daughter is having such a time getting a job. I am not sure what kind of jobs ... | ||
| Job Interviews and teen ADD | 3/7/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: My daughter is 17, bright and very outgoing. She has been trying to get a part time job lately and ... A: Firstly, if she does have ADD, is she on treatment for the condition and is there any disablity ... | ||
| Job Interviews and teen ADD | 3/7/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: My daughter is 17, bright and very outgoing. She has been trying to get a part time job lately and ... A: On the applications, there is usually an area that asks about disabilities and accommodations. She ... | ||
| CAn you help me? | 3/6/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: well im a 14 year old female and i am currently a freshmen in highschool and so far i been having a ... A: It is hard for me to figure things out when I can't talk to the person but I will do my best. First ... | ||
| CAn you help me? | 3/4/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: well im a 14 year old female and i am currently a freshmen in highschool and so far i been having a ... A: The first thing to know is that the things that make it difficult in school are also your gifts and ... | ||
| How to get my kid to sit in his playschool? | 3/3/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: My two year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD with Autistic features. He is going to a regular ... A: I think that your best option would be to consult with a Occupational therapist. An occupational ... | ||
| riddalin | 2/28/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: i have heard it causes weight loss too but i am already naturally thin, how long will it be until i ... A: Unfortunately I will need more `information to be able to advise you. What type of tablet eg ... | ||
| riddalin | 2/28/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: i have heard it causes weight loss too but i am already naturally thin, how long will it be until i ... A: The reason you 'might' have a bit of weight loss is because often stimulant medication decreases ... | ||
| ADD | 2/26/2008 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: I am confused about my child. She in in 3rd grade and are showing signs of ADD, but not all. Is ... A: Few ADD children display all of the symptoms that are connected to the disorder, each is unique, as ... | ||
| ADHD in teens | 2/24/2008 | Sarah-Jayne Caroline Bass from www.adders.org |
| Q: With all the information out there, it is impossible to make a clear and educated decision ... A: You need to speak to a properly qualified medical professional to answer this one Sorry i am not ... | ||
| 4 year old | 2/24/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: I know a neighbor with a very active and impulsive 4 year old boy in a regular nursery school ... A: I apologize for my tardy response. The behavioral program I would suggest is called 1,2,3, Magic. ... | ||
| lexapro and attention deficit disorder | 2/21/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: A.D.D has been going on for most of my life starting at the age of 5. But my mother at the time did ... A: Lexapro is an antidepressant. Unfortunately it is not recognised as an effective treatment for ... | ||
| 3 year old toddler's ADHD | 2/14/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I have a three year old son from a previous marriage in which he lives with me and my x has him ... A: I assume you mean Adderall XR(extended release)10mg. Most important punishment especially hidings ... | ||
| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ... A: I don't know of the problem you speak, although, my wife has similar sleep patterns. She has also ... | ||
| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 | Sarah-Jayne Caroline Bass from www.adders.org |
| Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ... A: sorry for the delay in replying you don't say if you have been diagnosed with ADD officially or ... | ||
| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 | Sijka |
| Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ... A: You sound like I used to sound. Although I am now on a medication to help be "stay" asleep, I have ... | ||
| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ... A: Bless your heart. I have Fibromyalgia and have problems sleeping so I can relate to the ... | ||
| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ... A: My Dear English Girl, Thanks for asking me your question. I apologize for my tardy reply. I know ... | ||
| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ... A: Before anybody gives advice it makes sense to make a diagnosis first. Because there are so many ... | ||
| my son-17 tested three times can 't figure out | 2/13/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: my son is 17 he's been tested three times he's been at the top prep schools in the phila area. cant ... A: With the information you have given me it would be impossible to make a diagnosis, only speculate. ... | ||
| 16 year old son | 2/4/2008 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: My son, who is adopted (at 18 months), was struggling in school. We had him tested at age 16 and ... A: The life results for people with ADHD is very different now. I am hoping the things you have shared ... | ||
| Son's problems going on for year now | 1/30/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Sharon, I am a divorced mother of two who has since been remarried and now have a 6 month old ... A: First of all, he is not a self-centered, selfish, and controlling kid. He is angry for sure and is ... | ||
| add | 1/29/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I believe I have add. I used to go to middle school, but dropped out in the 8th grade at 16. I am ... A: As I do not practice in America it would be of more value to ask your family doctor or contact ... | ||
| ?'s | 1/26/2008 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: i have a question. i read someones comment when they said about 8 months ago they started working ... A: ADD is an acronym for Attention Deficit Disorder, which is also sometimes also referred to as ADHD, ... | ||
| advice please | 1/26/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: ok my friends have been telling me that i have A.D.D just joking around but then the other day my ... A: I have no idea what on earth they would need to do 25 times. It sounds like she needs another ... | ||
| 504 plan | 1/22/2008 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: I have a 16 year old son with ADD who is in the 9th grade. he didn't pass 8th grade and his ... A: The short answer is that the only way a 504 plan can be changed is by a 504 Team, which includes the ... | ||
| son has ADHD | 1/21/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I have been looking and reading things I'm trying to find out about ADHD, on the Internet. My son in ... A: Concerta 36mg will only work well if the dose is optimal. Rating scales are required on a monthly ... | ||
| My son Age 9 | 1/21/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: My son has had hearing problems his whole life which has led to speech problems. He has been part ... A: When you say that your child has a developmental delay, that doesn't give me enough information. ... | ||
| add | 1/14/2008 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I just got diagnosed with add, and have been put on ritalin. I have been trying to accomplish ... A: Please do not be offended. There is substantially more to treatment than just a few tablets. ... | ||
| ADD Boyfriend | 1/14/2008 | Sijka |
| Q: me and my ADD bf has been together for 4 years, love him to bits but handling his ADD is really ... A: Muhlizah, Your boyfriend has to see that his ADD/ADHD is not helping him in having a totally ... | ||
| why does my mother & sibbilings not understand my ADD | 1/10/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: About 8 months ago I started working with my ADD . This has been the roughest phase of my life. When ... A: I don't know what your belief in God is, but once in awhile a really good person is put in a family ... | ||
| Attention | 1/6/2008 | Sarah-Jayne Caroline Bass from www.adders.org |
| Q: My 6 years old son teacher complains alot of my child not paying attention at school. When he is ... A: Obviously there is a lot more to ADHD than what you have explained so the best thing i can suggest ... | ||
| recently diagnosed 6 year old | 1/4/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: My six year old was diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder during a psychiatric ... A: I would like to take some time to really answer this in depth and ask you more questions about his ... | ||
| adderall addiction | 1/4/2008 | Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP |
| Q: Christine, I just read a previous response you made in this forum--(I must say I'm drawn by your ... A: My Dearest Craig, Thank you so much for asking me your question. First of all I stand by my ... | ||
| WORK PLACE CIVIL RIGHTS | 1/2/2008 | Sijka |
| Q: I was recently fired from my job. Again. While working this last job I got the diagnoses that I have ... A: John, In receiving my email today I came across this page from the A.D.D. Warehouse. There are a ... | ||
| ADD/ADHD | 1/2/2008 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Crandall, my name is Jessica Rose and I'm 14 years old (in my first year of high school). I was ... A: Some people have personality traits that make them so they can't sit still for very long and that is ... | ||
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