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ADHD Evaluation? – A Terrible Experience – Jeff’s Ordeal — ADHD Tip O the Day 734

Posted on August 11, 2016 by doug with ADHD

What can you learn from Jeff’s experience? “Hi Doug. I saw a psychiatrist for the first time to help treat my ADHD,  and I wanted to let you know how it went. It went TERRIBLE! What a waste of time! … Continue reading →

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How I do an ADHD evaluation. What is an adequate ADHD evaluation? — ADHD Tip O the Day 733

Posted on August 6, 2016 by doug with ADHD

You need a competent ADHD evaluation. Jeff just had a horrible experience with an evaluation.  I felt very sorry for Jeff and very embarrassed for the psychiatric profession.  And personally embarrassed, because I keep recommending evaluations and then this happens. Key … Continue reading →

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ADHD Coaches – ADHD Tip O the Day 721

Posted on May 31, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Get a good evaluation. I recommended a psychiatrist, psychologist, or ADHD coach for an ADHD evaluation. Sue, an ADHD coach, replied: Hi Doug, You bring up some good food for thought! I love your astute comment that “many professionals don’t … Continue reading →

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Changing From ADD ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 699

Posted on March 12, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Changes For years, I’ve been using “ADD ADHD” because I thought it would address more readers and possibly produce more hits. Under the new DSM V system, it’s now called       Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.  You then specify Combined presentation, Predominantly … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis and Therapy for ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 640

Posted on September 1, 2015 by doug with ADHD

A Response To Some Questions Everyone needs a careful thorough evaluation by a competent knowledgeable professional (good luck there) before being diagnosed with ADD ADHD.  (There are other things that can look like ADD ADHD and there are other conditions … Continue reading →

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The ADD ADHD Year In Review –– – ADD Tip O the Day 572

Posted on December 27, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Another Year with ADD ADHD We are starting a new year, 2015 -I just thought I would remind you of that, since so many of us are chronologically challenged. 2014 has certainly been interesting: ADD ADHD Bashing: Esquire bashed ADD … Continue reading →

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