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Attention Magazine October 2016
Emotional Regulation and Rejection Sensitivity
William W. Dodson
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a triggered, wordless emotional pain that occurs after a real or perceived loss of approval, love, or respect. It seems to be found only in teens and adults with ADHD.
Chronic Irritability and ADHD
Melissa A. Brotman
Angry moods and temper outburst are severe and impairing for some youth with ADHD.
The Truth About Time-Outs
Andrew R. Riley
The practice is extremely common, but widely misunderstood. Here’s what works.
Good Intentions Aren’t Good Enough!
Michelle Garcia Winner
Dive a little deeper and focus on improving social competencies rather than just social skills.
Help Your Child Make Friends
Ronald A. Kotkin
Parents are in an excellent position to help their children gain social competence and meet the challenges of interacting with others
Children Who Fail at School But Succeed at Life
Mark Katz, PhD
What can we learn from successful people who did poorly in school–and how can those lessons help kids today?
Behavioral Parent Training vs. Medication for Preschoolers with ADHD
Russell A. Barkley PhD
Isn’t it wiser for clinicians to use a tailored approach to treating ADHD in very young children?
The Preschool ADHD Treatment Study in Summary
Meghan Miller
A summary of the findings of the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (PATS) on the safety and efficacy of common ADHD medications used by children 3-5.5 years in age.
Managing a House and Family with ADHD [Webinar Guests: Terry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, and Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, Med]
Robyn Maggio
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