Wazzup on the Web? – The ADHD Blogosphere and Beyond
Interesting ADHD-related posts.
Out in the Blogosphere
A few items of interest.
On Gina Pera’s blog, guest blogger Lew Mills has accomplished the Solomonic task of finding “the Gift in the Curse.” I won’t say anymore. You should read the post.
I’m not sure if 18Channels realizes it, but she is providing a fascinating stream of consciousness that captures the evolving A.D.D.er during [...]
In The A.D.D. Blogosphere
A.D.D. in the Windy City: Mike has written a beautifully concise and cogent description of life with A.D.D. He’s brought together the issues – and the explanations – that will have every A.D.D.er shaking their heads in agreement and, at times, laughing at themselves. (Mike is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post.)
18 Channels: Katy’s [...]
More Items of Interest in the A.D.D. Blogosphere
“Deep down I knew that even if I got a job tomorrow, a decent job in the industry I love, I would not remain happy. I would fall back into being dissatisfied and miserable. Along with ADHD, there came the evil stepsisters, depression and anxiety.”
See: http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/1/5950.html
“Students with ADHD have a hard time completing and turning [...]
Items of Interest In the A.D.D. Blogosphere
Simplify by Learning to Say “No”
Handling A.D.D. at Work
High I.Q. and ADHD
Making Incremental Changes
Out There…There Ain’t no A.D.H.D.
Interesting Items On The Internets
An article in the New Yorker examines the science of self-control.
Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain researcher, describes what it is like to have a stroke. What I found quite interesting is her description of what the world feels like when only her right brain hemisphere is in control. Reminded of, well, A.D.D.
Another New Yorker article, [...]
The Chronicles of the A.D.D. War
"Mani [founder of Manicheism] postulated two natures that existed from the beginning: light and darkness. The realm of light lived in peace, while the realm of darkness was in constant conflict with itself. The universe is the temporary result of an attack from the realm of darkness on the realm of light, and was created [...]
A Plethora of Blogs
ADDitude magazine has this listing of ADHD blogs and if you, or an ADDer that you know, is still in search of a kindred spirit then this list is worth a serious look. ADDers spend an inordinate amount of time battling and controlling (often not very successfully…at least at first) their ADD demons. If they [...]
Thanks For The Links: Some Interesting Posts in the A.D.D. Blogosphere
This is a "thank you" post, an acknowledgment that I appreciate it that someone has taken the time to read my blog and has found it interesting enough to want to link to it. At a later time I hope to be able to say more than "thank you" since their blogs scream for lengthier [...]
In the A.D.D. Blogosphere
This posting focuses on one particular website – Your ADD / ADHD News – and, most specifically, those postings that deal with the issue of A.D.D. and young girls and women.1
Young Girls
Girls & ADHD: Are You Missing the Signs
Expert Explains the Link between Eating Disorders and Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD) in New Book
Girls' Symptoms [...]
Recent Postings in the A.D.D. Blogosphere…and Beyond
Goal Setting Series Part 1: The ADD-friendly Way to Set Your Goals
Goal Setting Series Part 2: The Key to Follow Through
Goal Setting Series Part 3: Acknowledging, Tracking, and Measuring Your Goals
A.D.H.D. and Bipolar Disorder: Results of a Recent Study
Self-Help for Adult A.D.D.ers
High School Girls with A.D.D.
Managing Your Child’s ADHD All Day
10 Tips to Manage Your Child’s ADHD All Day prepared by the staff of the NYU Child Study Center.
Additional information can be found in the Resources page of this website. One section has links to sites that focus on children’s needs.
Smaller Class Size and Health
Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses a potential link between smaller elementary school class sizes and better health, a safer way to give painkillers, and treatments for ADHD.
Smaller class size and health. – By Sydney Spiesel – Slate Magazine
Recent Postings in the A.D.D. Blogosphere
Information of interest to those with A.D.D./A.D.H.D.
Why A.D.D.ers need structure in their lives
A.D.D./A.D.H.D., P.M.S., & P.M.D.D.
Learn more about your A.D.D./A.D.H.D. medication
Half of kids with ADHD are not being treated
(H/T to Dr. Handelman on posting information on this study)
Drug Treatment Improves Long-Term School Success
A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and [...]
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