I hope the information linked on this page will be of use to you.  From time to time I write short articles about mental health, relational, or spiritual topics that I am frequently asked about. Be sure to save this page as a favorite and check back often.

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What you need to know about ADHD ...

ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a behavioral syndrome that affects three primary areas of functioning:  hyperactivity, impulse control, and attention.  ADHD involves the frontal lobe of the brain – 

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What you need to know about ADHD:  Executive Functioning

At the heart of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a collection of behavior and skill deficits that neuropsychologists call Executive Functioning problems (hereafter EF).  In ADHD, EF problems are often overlooked or misunderstood because . . .

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What you need to know about ADHD Diagnosis

ADHD is a behavioral syndrome, which makes accurate diagnosis problematic.  ADHD has multiple causes which all effect the function of the front lobes of the brain, but with different manifestations.

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What you need to know about ADHD: Medication

At the heart of the controversy and anxiety about ADHD is the use of medications to treat it. No one, and I do mean no one likes putting children on behavioral medications. It goes against protective parental instincts. The idea of medicating your child’s behavior . . .