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The Power of Positive Attention

Positive attention – we hear these words together a lot, but what does positive attention really mean and why is it so important for children with ADHD?

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Share Your Positive Parenting Tips

Tuesday November 10, 2009

Learning to pay positive attention to your child is very powerful, particularly for a child with ADHD who may often experience negative feedback. It can sometimes be difficult, however, to find the positives especially if disruptive and oppositional behaviors are taking over at home.

Parents, please help other parents by sharing your advice and tips for positive parenting. What have you found to be most helpful?

CLICK HERE to share your parenting tips.

The Importance of One-on-One Time

Tuesday November 10, 2009

Days are often so busy. Our to-do list can sometimes be pages long. It may seem difficult to fit one more thing in, but regular one-on-one time with your child is very important. How often do you sit down with your son or daughter with no distractions, just focusing on him or her, listening without correcting, being together and soaking up positive one-on-one attention?

Learn more about Positive One-on-One Time

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What Accommodations Can Help Me Manage My ADHD at Work?

Tuesday November 10, 2009

"I have a very supportive boss who has been understanding about my ADHD and how it can affect me at work. Though I am managing, sometimes I feel like I am running at full speed, but just not getting all my work completed and am forgetting important things. I want to be proactive because I really like my job and know I can perform better. What are some accommodations that may help me at work?" --About.com Reader

Click on Work Accommodations to read response.

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Share Your Work Experiences and Tips

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Distractibility, disorganization, procrastination, poor time management, forgetfulness, restlessness, boredom, careless mistakes, incomplete projects, interrupting others, saying things without thinking - these are just a few of the challenges adults with ADHD may face at work.

What areas of work are most difficult for you?
What strategies have you found to be most helpful for improving your productivity and performance at work?

PLEASE CLICK HERE to share your experiences and advice with others.

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