Motivational and inspirational writer, Bryan Hutchinson is the author of several books about life with ADHD including the highly acclaimed, best selling "One Boy′s Struggle: A Memoir" and the author of the hilarious eBook that went viral "10 Things I Hate about ADHD"

July 2007

Positive Sides of ADD ADHD

Positive Sides of ADD ADHD
on: July 31, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/adhd/26922/1 This is a nice little article about the positive sides of ADHD.  — about.com/od/teensandaddadhd/a/persepctives.htm About.com breaks down certain traits of ADD ADHD and describes the positive sides of those traits. — http://www.k12academics.com/add_positives.htm A good article for parents of ADD ADHD children and how ADD ADHD can be positive for the learning experience if tapped correctly. 

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ADD ADHD Forums

ADD ADHD Forums
on: July 31, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

Listing of ADD ADHD specific forums that I find useful and informative. Good people and good conversations!  ADDer World Forums www.adderworld.ning.com — http://add.about.com/mpboards.htm

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Parenting ADHD Children help

Parenting ADHD Children help
on: July 31, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/17287/lessons A comprehensive online course for parenting children with ADD ADHD. Also helpful for anyone who wants to learn more about ADD ADHD. — Parenting_Children_with_ADD_ADHD.htm “Parenting a child with ADHD can be rewarding and frustrating. Understanding ADHD and finding strategies to cope with symptoms can help improve your child’s life and the harmony within the entire family.”  This is another webpage from about.com with a vast amount of information for the ADD AD/HD parent. — http://www.ldonline.org/ “When children have learning problems, their parents are usually the first to notice that something is just not right. And when they notice, they want reliable information so they can help their children. LD OnLine offers accurate and up-to-date information about learning disabilities and related issues.” — http://www.troubledteensinfo.com/ A site for parents with troubled teenagers. Exactly that with much needed information for parents. This site also includes a forum message board for parents. Visit the above listed […]

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Vision and ADD ADHD

Vision and ADD ADHD
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http://www.add-adhd.org/index.html “Some symptoms attributed to ADD/ADHD are also seen in children and adults with visual problems, sensory integration dysfunction and/or allergies.” This site has a very good listing on the subject and correlation of ADD/HD and vision.

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What is ADD AD/HD?

What is ADD AD/HD?
on: July 31, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

http://nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs14txt.htm This is a very detailed report on AD/HD. If you ever wanted to know what AD/HD matter of fact is, then this is the report to read!  — http://www.add-adhd.org/ADHD_attention-deficit.html This site’s explanation gives you a brief understanding of what ADD ADHD is, Causes and Signs. — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADHD The Wikipedia definition – online encyclopedia — http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm A detailed online booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. 

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Workplace Job and the Law

Workplace Job and the Law
on: July 31, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

http://add.about.com/cs/workplaceissues/ For workplace issues and concerns About.com has a comprehensive list of resources and information. To read more and to understand how ADD/HD is protected under the American’s with Disabilities Act go here: http://add.about.com/od/addadhdintheworkplace/a/ada.htm   — http://www.help4adhd.org/en/systems/legal/WWK14 Legal Rights: Higher Education and the Workplace. Goes into detail about the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA) and the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). — http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/howtofil.html This link is for if you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or while on the job because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, or believe that you have been discriminated against because of opposing a prohibited practice or participating in an equal employment opportunity matter, you may file a charge of discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  — http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/qanda.html This link is about Federal […]

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4 Women

4 Women
on: July 31, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

http://www.addvance.com/ “You may be a parent searching for information to help your child, an adult experiencing problems at work, a high school or college student struggling to keep up, a young adult trying to take charge of your own life, a woman whose daily life feels overwhelming, or a professional looking for information to help your clients with ADD (ADHD). Whoever you are, whatever your questions, we are here to assist you in finding the answers you’re looking for.” For more information read here: http://www.addvance.com/about/index.html —  http://www.ncgiadd.org/ The National Center for Girls and Women with AD/HD was founded in 1997 to promote awareness, advocacy, and research on AD/HD in women and girls. For more information read here: http://www.ncgiadd.org/about/index.html — http://www.nightvisionforwomen.com/ This website is an informational site for women who are in abusive relationships. This is not an ADD ADHD specific website; however, because some ADDer women find themselves taken advantage of […]

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Associations and Orgs

Associations and Orgs
on: July 31, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

http://www.add.org/ Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is a non-profit association for those with ADD and has been around since 1989. Very friendly site which offers a wide range of assistance for those with ADD. For more information, read their newsletter here:  http://www.add.org/e-newsletters/july07.html — http://www.chadd.org Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a non-profit organization with the purpose of assisting those with ADD/HD. Very comprehensive website with many available services and if you become a member you will have access to their community forum. Chad was founded in 1987. For more information read their Mission and History here: http://www.chadd.org/Content/CHADD/AboutCHADD/Mission/default.htm — http://www.help4adhd.org/  The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC): A Program of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), was established in 2002 to be the national clearinghouse for the latest evidence-based information on AD/HD. The NRC provides comprehensive information and support to individuals with AD/HD, their families and friends, and […]

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Getting Started

Getting Started
on: July 28, 2007 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments , , , , ...

About Bryan Hutchinson and ADDer World: After struggling through a painful childhood, a frustrating young adulthood, and a decade in therapy, Bryan Hutchinson finally found the key to unlocking the complexities of his mind. He was diagnosed with ADHD, type 1 (inattentive) at 37 years old – and after his initial shock at the diagnosis, he was ultimately filled with liberation and validation, knowing finally that he wasn’t simply lazy, or a failure, or incapable of sustaining relationships and living a life of purpose. He embarked on a journey of self-discovery, learning along the way the power of positive thinking and reframing his negative self-image into a positive one filled with optimism.   As he learned more about ADHD, and met more and more people like him, who had felt like failures for their entire lives, who lived with pain and self-loathing every day, who felt powerless to change their […]

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