ADD and ADHD

Children with ADD and ADHD face unique challenges both at school and at home. Hear from the top educational psychologists, parents of children with ADD and ADHD, and others about how to obtain a proper diagnosis, which medications to use and which to avoid, and special ADHD Parenting Tips that will help you support and encourage your child. Special Guests:  

• Edward Hallowell, M.D., Psychiatrist, ADHD Specialist, Author, Founder of The Hallowell Centers (http://www.drhallowell.com/)
• Gail Belsky, - Senior Editor for Understood.org, Parent
• Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. - Psychologist, Author, Speaker
• Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.  - Educator, Psychologist, Speaker, Writer
• Jerome Schultz, PhD -  Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Elaine Taylor-Klaus, PCC -  Parenting Coach, CEO of ImpactADHD.com
• Robin Finn, MPH, MA  - Writer, advocate, and coach.

Characterized by impulsive behavior, this disorder can affect every aspect of a child's life. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that's characterized by impulsive behavior, inattention, and hyperactivity. It's usually diagnosed in childhood, but symptoms of ADHD can continue through adolescence and adulthood. With proper treatment children and adults with ADHD can live successful, productive lives.