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ADHD - A Layman's Understanding

Posted Tue, 01/27/2009 - 22:17 by MatthewS

Forgetful, twitchy, energetic, flighty, impulsive. 

Kids with ADHD have difficulty paying attention--this can range from being overly hyper in class to simply staring off into space.  They often can't sit still but when they are doing something that they really enjoy can be completely involved in that task to the point of nearly seeming obsessed with it.  However, given a task that they find boring they will never be able to attend to it.  You may find yourself saying something like, "I've just asked you do one thing.  Pay attention to what you are doing and finish that one task."  Something  simple like teeth-brushing becomes an almost impossible task.

ADHD behaviours can seem disruptive but even though the child may seem disobedient, they often are not trying to be bad. 

Attachment Disorder Maryland

Posted Sun, 01/25/2009 - 09:40 by MatthewS
URL: 

http://www.attachmentdisordermaryland.com/

From Attachment Disorder Maryland's homepage:

The multifaceted mission of Attachment Disorder Maryland is:

  • To be a source for current information and a Maryland regional resources, for the assessment and healing of attachment related difficulties in children and adolescents.
  • To be a resource for parents, professionals, and schools, about the critical role of healthy attachment in the overall social / emotional / intellectual development of children.

RAD -- A New Blog Post

Posted Mon, 12/08/2008 - 12:52 by James

I've written a short blog post on Reactive Attachment Disorder.

http://traumaadoption.org/adopt/content/reactive-attachment-disorder

Reactive Attachment Disorder

Posted Mon, 12/08/2008 - 12:47 by James

When children, such as those in Foster care, are not given the chance to have a stable home life and find themselves traumatized physically, sexually, or emotionally they can learn that there is no-one they are able to count on. The world is a place full of threats and adults can't be trusted. A Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) kid puts on emotional armour to ensure that he/she is safe from harm. These children learn to rely on themselves and themselves alone. No one is to be let in and no one is to be trusted.

Attachment and Trauma Network

Posted Mon, 11/03/2008 - 13:26 by MatthewS
URL: 

http://www.radzebra.org/

From the ATN website:

Parenting a child who has been traumatized or has Attachment Disorder can be overwhelming and isolating. Family and friends often don't understand or know how to support a family in crisis. It's hard to find answers, resources, hope.