ADHD Genes Found
Researchers have identified hundreds of gene variations that occur more frequently in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD. Many of those genes were already known to be important for learning, behavior, brain function and neurodevelopment, but had not been previously associated with ADHD.
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Inherited Structural Gene Variations Play an Important Role in ADHD Development
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ADHD to be Discussed on the Dr. Phil Show This Week
Be sure to tune in or set your recorder for this Thursday, July 9. Check your local listings for time. Below is more information about the show’s focus.
From the Dr. Phil Website:
Do you and your spouse fight about the same things over and over? Dr. Phil's guests have threatened divorce and want to know if there's a solution for their constant battles. Deanna and her husband, Jason, argue often and engage in big blowouts that they say are destroying their marriage. They have a 7-year-old son who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and Deanna wonders if her husband may also suffer from this disorder. Is this couple caught in a never-ending downward spiral, and is ADHD contributing to the problem?
Dr. Ned Hallowell, psychiatrist, best-selling author and expert in the field of ADHD, weighs in. After watching a video of Jason participating in a specific task, what are the therapist's thoughts about Jason's behavior?
Then, meet Kevin who has been diagnosed with ADHD. His wife, Roseshel, says their marriage is like a roller-coaster ride, and he's impossible to deal with. Can this couple save their union, or is the damage already done? If you wonder whether your spouse may suffer from ADHD, tune in to find out the signs to watch out for and what you can do to bring peace to your home.
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Boredom on the Job
An About.com reader asks for advice on how to handle boredom on the job.
"I have a good job with less paperwork and lots of flexibility. The problem is I am bored. Boredom leads me to be less productive and more disorganized. I guess a more accurate description of my problem is ‘lack of engagement’ on the job. Once I have gotten a reasonable understanding of my duties, I find I am not engaged enough to try to improve my skills or become more efficient. It's like I'm only stimulated to learn new things and once that has happened I want to move on.”
How do you handle feelings of boredom and disinterest on the job? Share Your Advice
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ADHD Friendly Ways to Organize Home
An ADHD family friendly household is one in which family members are patient with one another and solution focused. There are also proactive ways to structure and organize the house to help minimize ADHD symptoms, reduce stress, make success more frequent and family life much happier.
Read more about Creating an ADHD Friendly Home
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Improving Family Dynamics
"Do you find that the individual identified as having ADHD is given the burden of changing or being the 'different one' in the family?"
--About.com User
Does Poor Parenting Cause ADHD?
It is simply not true that poor parenting causes ADHD. But parents have had to deal with this inaccurate assumption for a long time. It’s hurtful, embarrassing and creates feelings of self doubt in parents.
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What Can I Do To Help My Impulsive Child?
“My 9-year-old son has ADHD and is an only child. Being a single parent, I feel guilty for having to work and wanting some time for myself, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed by his clingy attitude. He's not maturing in this aspect and, coupled with his hyperactivity, I feel like an incompetent mother. He asks for hugs all the time, doesn't let me go to the bathroom without knocking on the door, interrupts conversations...I'm in dire need of better methods to help my son.” --About.com user
Understanding Those Without ADHD
“I have ADHD, so I understand what it feels like to have it. What I want to understand better are people who do not have ADHD. What are some strategies?"
-- About.com User
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Ari Emanuel - Hollywood Powerhouse With ADHD
Ari Emanuel was diagnosed at an early age with ADHD and dyslexia. Today he is co-founder of Endeavor, one of the most powerful talent and literary agencies in the country. He represents a long list of major actors, writers, authors, producers and directors for film and television. He is also the inspiration for the character of Ari Gold, played by Jeremy Piven in the HBO series Entourage. Emanuel’s brothers are Rahm Emanuel, White House Chief of Staff, and Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, head of the Department of Bioethics at The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health.
Ari Emanuel Shares His Experiences With ADHD and Dyslexia
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