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What is ADD/ADHD?

ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for a child's age and development.

You can learn more about ADD/ADHD at PubMed Health.  

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Men with ADHD as children have higher obesity rates

Started by Scott Orn in General. Last reply by Scott Orn yesterday. 4 Replies

Eye opening survey on the connection between ADD and obesity rates as adults. Not great news, but I wanted to share.…Continue

How to help?

Started by Louise Hoy in General. Last reply by dancermom on Tuesday. 11 Replies

Hi, my son was diagnosed age 14 with ADD after I sought help from our GP because his school refused to impliment any form of assessment even though all his teachers had indicated on his reports he was inattentive. His psychology teacher went so far…Continue

Has anyone tried the WatchMinder or similar watches?

Started by Debbie in General. Last reply by Debbie on Monday. 7 Replies

I keep seeing the WatchMinder listed to the right.  I am wondering how it worked if you did? Continue

What do you like to do to occupy your time with?

Started by Ben Munoz in General. Last reply by Debbie on Monday. 1 Reply

For those of you who aren't able to work any more. What do you like to do to fill your time? If you do crafts, what kind of a craft do you do?I'm hoping all of us can share our ideas to help others (including myself) come up with new things that we…Continue

This Week on Life With ADD/ADHD 

1 Has anyone tried the WatchMinder or similar watches?

Has anyone tried the WatchMinder or similar watches?

Posted by Debbie on May 20, 2013

2 How to help?

How to help?

Posted by Louise Hoy on September 15, 2012

3 What do you like to do to occupy your time with?

What do you like to do to occupy your time with?

Posted by Ben Munoz on May 20, 2013

4 How Exercise affects the brain

How Exercise affects the brain

Posted by Abby on September 11, 2012

5 Men with ADHD as children have higher obesity rates

Men with ADHD as children have higher obesity rates

Posted by Scott Orn on May 21, 2013

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Scott Orn replied to Scott Orn's discussion Men with ADHD as children have higher obesity rates
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Abby replied to Scott Orn's discussion Men with ADHD as children have higher obesity rates
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Scott Orn replied to Scott Orn's discussion Men with ADHD as children have higher obesity rates
"that's great insight DancerMom!"
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"Hmm... very small sample size, and it doesn't look like they compared medicated vs.…"
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Rare Genomics Podcast

The first run of our podcast on genetic disorders with our partner, RareGenomics, was a resounding success! You can listen to a recording of this podcast below, plus some bonus material from Dr. Perlman as she answers more questions about ataxia!

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Black Eyed Peas' Singer Opens Up On ADHD

Posted by Armando Abrero on April 29, 2013 at 10:30pm 0 Comments

Whoah!

Will.I.Am, the Black Eyed Peas singer and composer/main man, has been battling ADHD and anchors on music to keep…

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Preparing For An Appointment With A New Doctor

Posted by Ben Munoz on April 27, 2013 at 5:36am 0 Comments

Finding a new doctor can be difficult, and very scary.  Being prepared can make the whole experience much easier on you, and on the new doctor.  Remember that the doctor works for YOU, and if you are…

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April 2013 Community Newsletter

Posted by Ben Munoz on April 24, 2013 at 10:30am 0 Comments

Dear LifeWithADD Family and Friends,

Our prayers go to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing. We also hope that none of our members were directly affected by it in any way.

Those who have listened to Scott’s …

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Ben's Friends Co-Founder Scott Orn Featured on Thoughtbot Podcast

Posted by Armando Abrero on April 20, 2013 at 9:30pm 0 Comments

After being featured on a number of publications,…

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