ADD & ADHD
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Friday, July 17th, 2009Most people may not consider a college career steeped in Economics courses to be the golden road to happiness. But then again, Charles Schwab isn’t ‘most people’. Founder of the eponymous discount brokerage house, and the 55th richest person in America (according to Forbes magazine), Schwab clearly doesn’t have a problem out-performing the norm. So [...]
Uncovering the Role of Genetics in ADHD
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009We inhabit complicated bodies. Advancements in medical research have unraveled many of the mysteries of how and why our bodies and brains work the way they do, but for every enigma solved, there are a thousand more to discover. For the majority of the population, this is an accepted fact that deserves no more scrutiny, [...]
Deconstructing the Uncommon Effectiveness of the ADHD Entrepreneur
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009For the creative thinker, winding one’s way through society’s values and mores can be oftentimes confusing. As children, we are told to ‘Be ourselves’ and ‘Follow our passions’ while at the same time being warned, ‘Don’t rock the boat’. For those with ADHD spectrum disorders, societal rules can be even more perplexing, causing many to [...]
Funerals
Sunday, May 24th, 2009Every family has its traditions. One of ours? Not having traditional funeral services. To my memory, my family has never, during my lifetime, had a church service funeral-not for Mom, Dad, Gramp, Bam, Gramps, Gram, Aunt Ann, Uncle Bill, or even my cousin Hamill. Not a single church service. My cousin Nancy tells me that [...]
David Neeleman – Soaring Beyond ADD
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Just keep thinking about the good side of ADD – the creativity and the originality it can stimulate. – David Neeleman David Neeleman isn’t your average entrepreneur. While many successful businessmen (and women) share common characteristics such as keen intelligence, strong focus, a drive to succeed, and the ability to ‘think outside the box’, Neeleman [...]
Temple Grandin’s Guided Tour of the Autistic Mind
Monday, April 20th, 2009Dr. Temple Grandin may be the most extraordinary person you’ve never heard of. As a leading expert in the field of animal science and humane livestock-handling methodology, Grandin holds a doctorate from the University of Illinois and is the published author of eight books – covering subject matter from animal welfare to social relationships to [...]
Michael Phelps
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009Through my involvement with the Edge Foundation, and my own personal experiences, I well understand how difficult the initial diagnosis of ADHD can be for parents and children alike. But amid the questions and concerns it should be noted that with ADHD, as in most challenges in life, there lies a tremendous opportunity for achievement [...]
Back to the Future – Homeschooling in the 21st Century
Thursday, March 5th, 2009One of the toughest decisions parents have to make is in regard to their children’s education. In the past, for most Americans, the decision was straightforward. By and large, we sent our kids to public schools. Today the educational landscape has changed dramatically. Public schools have been caught in the political crossfire between factions competing [...]
The Uncertain Maze of Funding for ADHD Treatment
Friday, December 26th, 2008A diagnosis of ADHD for a child can often carry with it significant expense for diagnosis and treatment. These costs can include: Psychological testing and diagnosis Medication Educational tutors ADHD coaches Accommodation in private schools better equipped to work with ADHD children There are tax benefits available for ADD / ADHD and help with [...]
Uncommon Success in Sports – A Surprising Gift from ADHD
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008A diagnosis of ADHD does not have to be a negative when it comes to sports or any other endeavor for that matter. Research on ADHD has shown that there are many gifts that come with being ADHD, including: Creativity Adventurousness Seeing the big picture Thinking outside the box Being comfortable with change and even [...]
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