ADDed Perspective Blog

Watch this great video: ADD and Loving It. I don’t know how much longer this will be available to the public, as I thought last Friday was the last day.

It is still here today: http://news.globaltv.com/Loving/2009300/story.html. Below is the description from the site.

Canadian comedy legend Patrick McKenna is after the truth. “Everything you think you know about A.D.D. is wrong.” In this one hour documentary he talks to researchers, specialists and doctors about A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. He also chats with ordinary Canadians & Americans who are directly dealing with the challenges of this common problem. Interwoven with these insights, Patrick shares his own life story and his struggle with undiagnosed and untreated A.D.H.D, and now his success taking it on Adult A.D.D.

Hope you enjoy it and find it informative. I did! Read More

A question I am asked all of the time is: Who do I go to for help? Knowing which professional to go to for help is critical in receiving the correct kind of assistance for diagnosis or treatment. Yet, it can be confusing, as there are so many different resources. The first step is knowing what kind of help you are seeking. Below is a brief explanation of the types of professionals who can provide the help that adults with ADD commonly seek from a professional.

EVALUATION

First, I strongly caution against seeing your family doctor for advice or evaluation for any suspected mental health issue, as they typically lack the needed specialized knowledge. This lack of expertise can result in delays in receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment plan. Consequently, your ability to move effectively and efficiently toward your goals may be severely Read More