Comments on: ADHD Brains–Internal Structure

By: TGingras

TGingras — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:58:59 +0000

I am a clinical neuropsychologist with 30 years experience. I am also the father of an ADHD child who is now a gemnologist and jewelry designer. I have worked with ADHD for all of his 30 years. I am terribly sorry it took so long to reply to you. I’m trying to build up my knowledge, but sometimes this technology just gets past me. Today was literally the first time I saw your post. I’ll try not to let that happen again.

T–

By: Cathryn Woods

Cathryn Woods — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:24:31 +0000

Hello. I have a 7 y/o son that was recently diagnosed with ADD and he is now on Adderall xr, but still having difficulties. I would love for you to comment on how important structure/routine in environment is for chilren with ADD. My exhusband and I have a parenting structure that I feel is not working for our son. Our son Mason goes back and forth between us almost daily, which I feel is a set up for failure. Can you site any research articles that might discuss this topic? Can you give me feedback about your expertise in this area?
I greatly appreciate your time and consideration to my request.
Sincerely,
Cathy Woods

By: john glennon

john glennon — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:48:21 +0000

Terry’s exactly correct.

As a former elementary school principal, I am quite aware that attention difficulties are just the tip of the iceberg. ADHD children can’t filter out distractions, finish tasks on-time, use their memory optimally, etc. A pill doesn’t teach these skills.

My wife and I opted to use cognitive training for our son, Alex. We used Play Attention (www.playattention.com) and ADHD Nanny (www.adhdnanny.com). We’ve been very successful with these approaches. We also changed our parenting skills with great success.

It’s just important to know that medicine teaches nothing. Parents and teachers must actively participate to help change a child’s life.