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An article on the history of ADHD.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/a-call-to-attention-adhd/story-e6frg8y6-1225837152177

ADASA  have acquired three new books to its library collection.

Change Your Brain Change Your Life by Daniel G.Amen M.D

In this breakthrough bestseller, you’ll see scientific evidence that your anxiety, depression, anger, obsessiveness, or impulsiveness could be related to how specific structures in your brain work.

Healing ADD – The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD
by Daniel G. Amen, M.D

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a national health crisis that continues to grow – yet remains one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated illnesses today. Now, using breakthrough diagnostic techniques Dr. Daniel Amen has discovered that there are 6 types of ADD, each requiring a different treatment

 100 Questions and Answers about Your Child’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
by Ruth D.Nass, M.D and Fern Leventhal, PhD

 Two experts in the field of ADHD offer the benefit of their experience in discussing both medical and psycho-social aspects of the condition. They provide an explanation of the ins and outs of treating this condition and teaching your child strategies for living and learning with ADHD.

An article about the majority of tachers ‘have difficulty  understanding and managing  ADHD’. Published by the Royal Collage of Psychiatrists.  

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121519.php

This article from the Herald Scotland covers children and ADHD

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/editorial/display.var.2227434.0.Children_with_ADHD.php

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Dangerous ADDictions
Many of the same traits of people who have ADD – specifically the impulsive and high risk behaviours – are also found in people with an addictive personality. It is estimated that from 15 to 25 percent of adult addicts and alcoholics have current ADHD. Continue reading »

ADD and Hypersensitivity – Is There A Connection?
by Mary Jane Johnson
It has been several months now since I reported on ADD and hypersensitivity. Since that time I have heard from several ADD adults who suffer some of the same symptoms. One person sent me an article entitled, “Social and Emotional Issues of Adults with Sensory Defensiveness” from the Sensory Integration Newsletter published by The American Occupational Therapy Assoc. Continue reading »

Learning and behaviour problems associatedwith attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder can cause a great deal of distress for children, their parents and
teachers. Natalie Sinn examines whether fish oil might provide some relief.

Fish Oil – Australasian Science