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ANGELA
I have a son with ADHD an I want to try they synaptol. Can anyone give me some feedback on this????:)2/21
- Erin Froehlich said:
  Safe, natural, no side effects, AMAZING reviews, way cheaper than prescription meds... I'd say give it a shot! :)2/22
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Erin Froehlich posted the blog [The Well Mind] Study Links ADHD to the "Western Diet".
The idea that dietary changes can impact ADHD is one that the medical community has been debating for a long time. Now, the results of a new study on the matter seem to be pointing to the Western Diet as a culprit in the ADHD epidemic and to a healthier, more natural diet as a possible solution....
2/17
- sprouty said:
  of course, now i want curly fries. thanks for that :)2/17
- Erin Froehlich said:
  *falls over*
  
  YOU MISSED THE POINT COMPLETELY!
  
  lol
  
  *wants curly fries too* n.n'2/17
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Laura Hogg
According to this article, more and more adults are being diagnosed with ADHD - and one doctor believes that this is just the tip of the iceberg. What are your thoughts?
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/15…2/15
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Bri Luginbill
Auditory Integration Training as treatment for those with ADD/ADHD, autism, and more. This technique was developed by a speech-language pathologist who uses music as therapy.
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetai…
2/13
- Laura Hogg said:
  Huh! This sounds really promising...I'm always for the non-invasive, chemical-free option :) I do wonder why hyperactivity may be a side effect in some autistic children, though...2/15
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Laura Hogg
Interesting blog from a doctor about the GOOD news of ADHD - that the fact that social context plays a role in the development of ADHD means that the parents can have some control! (What a mouthful!)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marilyn-we…2/9
- Bri Luginbill said:
  I found this very interesting: "Dr. Koplewicz points out that kids may get prescribed drugs because it's easier than figuring out what's causing the behavior." Makes a lot of sense, when you've exhausted other options and want a quick fix. But sometimes it takes a long time to diagnose what a child has and where the root of the cause is coming from.
  2/13
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Jadey posted the blog depressed ,down and ready to give up trying... :'(.
iv been with my boyfriend 5years...we have never had protected sex i made him wait a year be for we had sex so i new that it wasent just a passing thing between us both and not long after we decided we wanted to get pregnant.... i got diagnosed at...
2/8
- Erin Froehlich said:
  I'm sorry you're feeling that way, Jade. :( If you need someone to talk to about it though, this is a safe place. I can't claim to have any idea what you're dealing with or exactly how you're feeling, but I think a most of us can relate. Don't give up! Be strong and keep fighting, Jade. :)2/9
- Laura Hogg said:
  Jade, like Erin said, this is a safe place. I'm not sure exactly what you're going through, but I hope you come through it okay! Hang in there and we'll be cheering you on :)2/9
- Jadey said:
  Im just unbelievably fed up! thanks guys im new here as u can probable see i did post the problem and it would have taken years to read also i was 2 ashamed to post it for much longer then the all of 10mins it took to find out how to delete it from my blog.... with all the feeling and the emotions it just got long winded! an there aint really a short tail to it.... and in the title when i say give up i dont mean like give up and die i mean give up trying.... for something that i just cannot do. and in 23 years iv given up on things but i never thort this would be one of them but this is just bringing me and another person close to me more and more heart ache. thank you for replying to the very brief "confused" blog i didn't really expect anyone to reply. xoxo2/10
- Erin Froehlich said:
  Well, like we said, there's no judgement here. Feel free to vent! Trust me - there are many, MANY times I've just felt like just giving up.
  
  College - omg, I was so completely overwhelmed. I had one project in particular that I broke down and cried about much more than I'd like to admit to. It was one that was normally handled by a group of people, some groups had 5 people, and was typically more of and edit than a creation, but I chose to go it alone and write an 80 page marketing plan from scratch by myself without any experience doing. I managed it, but man... if I were any less stubborn, I'm not sure I would have. And there are other instances. I've dealt with pretty serious depression, the kind that sucks all motivation out of you. I dropped out of college for a semester, I did give up because I just couldn't deal with it. I barely had the will to get out of bed. At the time it was really hard to imagine I would ever feel or get better, but I do and I am.
  
  That's the main thing you have to keep in mind - life is always changing. No matter how painful, the way you feel now is not the way you will always feel. In the mean time though, if you want to talk about it, I think it does help to get it out.2/13
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Erin Froehlich posted the blog [The Well Mind] ADHD Study: Louder Students More Successful!.
THIS WEEK: A new ADHD study completely dismisses the old notion of ideal student behavior and the adage that children should be seen and not heard . In fact, as this Durham University study shows it's those loud, misbehaving student that do best!
2/8
- Bri Luginbill said:
  Love this concept! It's so true, those who blurt out answers WILL learn faster. In my mind, I think it's because people learn from mistakes faster than if they don't make mistakes. Oh that's not the right answer? well, let me learn what IS the right answer. It creates more incentive to figure out what the answer is. That's just my interpretation on how I think it works. Anyone else have other thoughts on this?2/9
- Erin Froehlich said:
  That's an interesting point, Bri!
  
  When I found this piece, I think my immediate reaction was that it was the fact that these children were participants and not spectators that enhanced their learning experience, but there's another case for an engaging, conversational way of learning! When children respond out loud to a lesson rather than simply sitting and listening, it allows the teacher to understand their thought process - to congratulate them on making connections and asking good questions or to help guide them when they've come to the wrong conclusion or become confused.
  
  Another point - At my daughter's school, each child must shake their teacher's hand before they enter the classroom each day. They do it to teach them valuable social skills - ones that should eventually help them get a job. By changing the rules and structure of the classroom to something more open, teachers will help children to learn valuable conversational skills. I'm not saying children shouldn't learn to be respect other and listen while they are speaking. I'm just saying normal conversation doesn't require listening to another speak for an hour before responding!
  
  In my opinion, lectures should be shortened in our classrooms.2/9
- Bri Luginbill said:
  Active participation makes a lot of sense to why they would learn better as well. Good point, Erin! If someone is actively engaged in their learning environment, they will reap more benefits from it.
  
  I also believe lectures should be shortened as well. A person I know who is a great public speaker only makes his talks last 15 minutes at the most. He says that 10 minute lecture is the optimal time where people will retain the most information. 2/9
- Laura Hogg said:
  Erin and Bri, I think both of your points definitely come into play. When a kid blurts out an answer, he/she is engaging in the learning process, putting themselves out there, making mistakes, and learning from them. At first it may seem kind of counter-intuitive, but then again, most of us have had it drilled into our heads from an early age that blurting out answers is disruptive and harmful to the learning process. Don't get me wrong, it can certainly be disruptive - but this study just proves that it actually helps the learning process! Maybe it's the structure and rules of the classroom that need to change, not the kids.
  
  Erin - my dad is a priest and a professor, and he always keeps his sermons and lectures very short. He refuses to talk for longer than 10 minutes without letting people talk back.2/9
- Laura Hogg said:
  As a side note, the photo for this blog is really adorable! :D2/9
- Nancy said:
  It's important to start at a young age with behavior expectations. The reason is, even in the work place behavior follows you as an adult. It never goes away and it keeps structure in your life. 2/9
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Bri Luginbill
Anaesthetic use linked to ADHD. Thoughts?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/health…
2/7
- Erin Froehlich said:
  I saw this and was intrigued by the idea, but then I wondered if the link had less to do with cause and effect than it did the individuals in question. I mean, with absolutely no disrespect to ADHDers (being one myself), it seems like kids that hyperactive, impulsive and inattentive may also just be more accident prone - thus more likely to require anesthetic. Certainly worth investigation though. I know there has been a pretty strong link made between vaccine and autism - who knows?2/8
- Laura Hogg said:
  I posted a similar story earlier! It's certainly interesting, but I'm skeptical as to whether it's cause and effect, like Erin said.2/9