Living with ADD
When a family member has ADD, life can be challenging for everyone in the family. Find creative ways to survive.
A Marriage and a Spouse with ADD  Marriage to a spouse who has Attention Deficit Disorder is complicated by the unique way that people with ADD process events. This is offset by the energy that a partner with ADD/ADHD brings to a marriage. Learning to communicate clearly with your spouse is the key to a true partnership. A Strong Marriage with ADD  Why do some couples’ marriage last and grow stronger, even though the path is not smooth for them? Others seem to have it all, but their marriage crashes and burns! What makes the difference? How does Attention Deficit Disorder factor into all of this? ADD and Project Management at Work  People with ADD and executive function problems are sometimes worried that a project can turn into a disaster. Building structure within the project is essential. With careful planning and focused attention to detail, managing a project can be a way for the person with ADD to shine in the workplace. ADHD-Our Story [offsite link] A wonderful article that explains what it is like to have a family dealing with ADHD. Take time for the rest of the site also. Attention Deficit Disorder Facts  Find out the facts! What is Attention Deficit Disorder? How is ADD/ADHD diagnosed and treated? Should children and adults take medication? What are some problems that people have with medication? When ADD/ADHD is not diagnosed and properly treated, what may happen? Read this article to find out! Finding a Job with ADD  Many adults with Attention Deficit Disorder are either underemployed or unemployed. Each person is a compilation of personality traits and skills. You need to take your personal characteristics into account when finding the right job for you. How can you find your ideal job?
Food Additives and Attention Deficit Disorder  Do food additives including coloring and preservatives cause Attention Deficit Disorder? No, ADD is a biological disorder. Can they cause hyperactivity? Recent studies seem to suggest that they can. Keep reading for the rest of the story! Insomnia with ADD  People with Attention Deficit Disorder may have a lot of problems getting to sleep. Find out about insomnia and what can be done about it. Involuntary Tics with ADD  Involuntary tics, also just known as tics, occur with a number of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder. Tics are repetitive in nature. Who gets tics and how are they caused? When do people have tics? What types of tics are there? People have these and many more questions about tics. Keeping a Job with Attention Deficit Disorder  For people who wrestle with Attention Deficit Disorder, finding a job that you love is a first step in staying gainfully employed. Also, take control of your environment! Having the right atmosphere, organization, attitude toward meetings, and interpersonal skills are all crucial to keeping a job. LDOnline in Depth-ADHD [offsite link] LDOnline is a website that has a wealth of information about learning differences. There is a large collection of articles on ADHD. Click on ADHD to visit the articles. Medication Myths and ADD  A lot has changed since Attention Deficit Disorder was considered a moral failing and lack of effort. Research has shown that it is a biological disorder, and that medication and other therapies can improve the negative symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Information about ADD medication is still full of myths. Myths About Attention Deficit Disorder  We read sensational stories about Attention Deficit Disorder and its causes and treatments in the popular press. Are these stories myths or truth? Read about some of the myths of ADD/ADHD. Find out where to get accurate information. When Your Grandchild Has ADD [offsite link] Lots of information in this article for grandparents of ADD children. The importance of family support, including the extended family, is stressed by the authors. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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