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Teens Driving

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Teens in Phoenix and in the US can create a public service
announcement to build awareness regarding the biggest issues facing
teen drivers.

AAA is launching the contest and first prize is 2,000 dollars.

Teens can go to aaateendriving.com

David R Abrams
Life Works AZ PLLC
David@Lifeworksaz.com
602 575 4030

Child ADHD Phoenix Arizona, Desert Ridge, Biltmore, Arcadia

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Studies show 12-15% of children have attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD. ADHD can impact a child’s self esteem ,academics, grades, and family life.

Negative behaviors at school impact a child or teenagers self esteem and can create: anger, stress, frustration, shame, disappointment, anxiety, and a depressed mood.

Typical ADHD behaviors for children, teens, and adolescents include but are not limited to: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity. ADHD behaviors appear in school and since school is a huge piece of a child’s life these behaviors need to be addressed for success.

many children learn healthy ways to cope with their ADHD, however many do not and become labeled as “the bad child” “the bad Boy” “the bad girl”. Some children and adolescent teenagers get labeled as the troubled youth. The negative stigma attached to this label can be carried around for a life time.

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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Many children and teens are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Some of the common traits are: procrastination, fidgeting, distraction, irritability, impulsiveness, and forgetfulness.

The most controversial treatments are using: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderal, and dexadrine according to a recent article in a natural health magazine.

The magazine states that amino acids and vitamins can help the brain treat the underlying problems.

The article states that these drugs treat symptoms but do not treat the underlying problems or the root that is the trigger to the behaviors displayed in ADD or ADHD.

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Controlling: stress, anxiety, fatigue, anger, and diet can help eliminate ADHD behaviors.

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Sunday, August 9th, 2009

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Symptoms of Inattention

Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace
Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as homework)
Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)
Is easily distracted by outside stimuli
Is forgetful in daily activities

Symptoms of Hyperactivity

Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
Runs about or climbs too much in situations in which it is inappropriate
Has difficulty playing quietly
Is ‘on the go’ or acts as if ‘driven by a motor’
Talks too much
Symptoms of Inattention

Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace
Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as homework)
Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)
Is easily distracted by outside stimuli
Is forgetful in daily activities

Symptoms of Hyperactivity

Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
Runs about or climbs too much in situations in which it is inappropriate
Has difficulty playing quietly
Is ‘on the go’ or acts as if ‘driven by a motor’
Talks too much

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Symptoms of Impulsivity

Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
Interrupts or intrudes on others

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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Children taking stimulant dugs for ADHD to treat this disorder are several times as likely to suffer sudden unexplained DEATH according to a study by the FDA and NIMH.

Approximately 2.5 million children in the US take ADHD medications such as Adderall or Ritalin.

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