A recent survey conducted by The Pew Internet and American Life Project reported that teens may be more cautious with sharing demographic information than we think. The survey reported that although teens are putting their first name and a photo, most do not include a full name or make their profile public. They are using these sites to connect with friends and people they already know. The most popular sites that teens with ADHD discuss in our offices are MySpace and Facebook. Another safety mechanism is that most social-networking sites have restricted access to their profiles in some fashion, such as by requiring passwords or making them available only to friends on an approved list. However, even with these safeguards, I continue to recommend that parents monitor their teens profile and general internet activity. Remembering that developmentally most teens believe they are immune to most problems in society.

Did you know that ADD is almost as heritable as height? Join us and the Rehman family (Kelly, Ben, and Ali) in our Channel 5 Evening News interview on Adult ADD. ADD affects so many families and the genetics are strong. If your child has ADD, the chance of you (a parent) having the condition is 31 – 40%. If you the parent have ADD, your child’s risk for having ADD is over 50%. And if one child in your family has ADD, the risk for their sibling having ADD is 20 – 25%. It’s not surprising there is significant impact on families! In response, we are proud that the community is taking such an interest in our integrated model for diagnosing and treating ADHD for both children and adults. We commonly work with several members in a household to support their needs around counseling, testing, coaching, medication management, academic supports, parent skills training, and nutrition. Here is the Rehman family to share their experience with you.

Research in this months Journal of Health and Social Behavior reports that one out of five parents would not want a child with depression or ADHD as neighbors, in their child’s classroom, or as their child’s friend. Older children and boys with mental conditions are most likely to be rejected. This troubling pattern, the investigators report, appears to result from perceptions that a mentally ill child may be “dangerous.” (more…)

We are excited to announce we were interviewed on WMUR TV news regarding our unique team approach to evaluating and treating ADHD. It’s nice to see the communty is taking an interest in more than just medications for ADHD. In the attached news video clip, the O’Connell family who we’ve treated for the last several years, shares their personal ADHD experience with you in hopes of encouraging others to get help. Both parents and their son Quinn have been diagnosed with ADHD. The O’Connells are dedicated to findings all the right tools for success through ADD coaching, parent training, nutrition, social skills groups, neuropsychological testing and medication education. Here is their story: http://www.wmur.com/news/11185665/detail.html