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What Does ADHD Have to Do with the Movie “Avatar”?

Friday, December 25th, 2009

TEXT: I saw “Avatar” yesterday,
and there’s something that now I must say:
kids with ADHD sat still,
with or without a pill;
too bad ALL life can’t grab them that way.

Just because children can sit still when something really grabs them doesn’t mean that they don’t have ADHD. Children with ADHD have great difficulty doing redundant tasks with they find to be boring, like school work. Now, when I first heard this, my question was, “Doesn’t everyone have that problem?” The answer I received was, “Others also get bored but can still manage to force themselves to do the work. People with ADHD really just can’t do the work. That’s the difference.” So, if you suspect that your child has ADHD, get a good evaluation and come visit us at adhd1.net .

The ADHD Song: There’s three main symptoms in ADHD:
The first one is getting bored easily.
Hyperactivity is number two,
So loaded with energy that you don’t know what to do!
When you act without thinking, that’s impulsivity,
Which is the very final part of ADHD.

What Does the Norway Spiral Have to Do with ADHD?

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

What does the Spiral UFO Rocket have to do with ADHD?

What does the Norway Spiral have to do with ADHD?

As I was looking at the video of the giant blue and white spiral lights in the sky over Norway, my thoughts turned to children who have ADHD. What, you may ask, does the Norway Spiral have to do with ADHD? Those spiral lights are a phenomena to which many ADHD children could successfully attend. People who have ADHD are able to attend to things which really grab their attention. Things that are new, different, exciting, or rewarding, can hold their attention. Even though one of the three main symptoms is getting distracted easily, there are exceptions.

Parents often come to see me after being referred by a teacher who believes that their child has ADHD. Many immediately tell me that their child can’t have the disorder because the child is able to pay attention for long periods of time to video games or attractive cartoons. They only seem to have problems with schoolwork.

I explain to the parents that people with ADHD have their biggest attending problems with boring and redundant tasks such as school work. These problems are so severe that they really are unable to stay on task unless someone continually supervises them one on one.
I am writing this short article to remind you that just because your child can play a video game for long periods of time or can complete work when you closely supervise, that doesn’t rule out the possibility that he or she has ADHD.

If you think your child might have ADHD, get an evaluation and find out. The proper diagnosis and treatment can really help.

Video ADHD Seminar for Parents and Children

Friday, November 28th, 2008
This video seminar was Saturday, December 13th. Sign up for our email newsletter now to receive updates on future ADHD seminars from Dr. Sam Caron!

I am looking forward to my first video ADHD seminar.

You can learn about ADHD without even having to leave your own home.  This seminar is specially designed for parents who have just found out that their child has ADHD.  I will discuss how ADHD is diagnosed, the causes of ADHD, and parents’ responses to learning that their child has been diagnosed.  Frequently parents don’t feel that they have the opportunity to ask questions when they visit the doctor.  After all, doctors are busy and often don’t appear to have much time to spend with the parents.

If you are anything like me, I always remember my best questions after I leave the doctor’s office. Please email me your questions when you think of them.  When you sign up for my email newsletter, you can reply to them and I will get your emails.   The questions will either be answered live, or, for those questions I am unable to answer during the seminar, I will email the questions and answers to everybody who attends.  There will also be a comprehensive discussion guide and a chance for you to win a free magic trick grab-bag for your child.  The Puppet Dr. C., Mr. Splinter, and Mrs. Splinter (Elwood’s parents)  will all participate.  I hope that you will be able to attend my first video teleconference. I guarantee that my seminar will be a unique, enjoyable way to learn about ADHD.

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If you know you can’t make it, forget, or just want to pre-order the dvd for ONLY $7, you can do by clicking here: “>

You’ll receive the video of the seminar, along with a number of of goodies and surprises (worth over $47.00, including several magic tricks you can learn with and teach your child), among other things. Plus, you’ll receive a FREE 30 day trial to Dr. C & Elwood’s ADHD Club! After your trial, you’ll pay just $17 a month to continue to get members’ only access to seminars like this one, brand new videos you won’t see anywhere else, special mailings, and much much more. We may even do a special video on your particular question, so send them in! You can cancel at any time, AND the gifts are yours to keep, no matter what. So go ahead and pre-order now, or get your copy if you missed the seminar. Thanks!

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