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Winter 2008

Procrastination I'm going to stop putting things off...starting tomorrow!
21 Day Solution to Taking Control of ADD! by Jim DeSantis
The Secret Ingredient To Your Success! by Jim DeSantis
For Success in Life and Business Surround Yourself with These Five People by Carl Vollmer
ADHD's Impact on Social Life by Dr. Brian Doyle

Fall 2007

Ten Myths and Facts about ADHD by Thomas Brown, PhD
Neurofeedback Can Treat ADHD Symptoms by Nina Rao
Harvard Study Suggests Significant Prevalence of ADHD Symptoms Among Adults
What Percentage of ADHD Persists Into Adulthood?
Working Memory and ADHD by Mark Haffey, EdD and Nancy Haffey, EdD
10 Successful Relationship Habits of ADD Adults by Richard B. Austin, Jr., Ph.D.
Three Poems About Living with ADHD

Summer 2007

The Use of Brain SPECT Imaging by Anthony Kane, MD
The Role of Neurofeedback in ADHD Treatment by Anthony Kane MD
Getting Things Done by Marcia Garcia
Solving ADD Intimacy Issues by Richard B. Austin, Jr., Ph.D.
Using Associations to Improve Your Memory
The Daffodil Principle

Spring 2007

The Future Course of ADHD Treatment by Bill Dodson, M.D.
Meet the Borings by Melinda Boring
Can I Toss This Type of Paper? by Marica Garcia

Winter 2007

Towards New Diagnostic Symtoms for Adult ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
The Primarily Inattentive Type of ADHD: The Lesser Known ADHD by Aaron Feldman PhD.
5 Strategies for ADDed Effectiveness on the Job by ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky
The Lament of the Adult ADD–er—a poem by Janice Green

Fall 2006

ADHD: Improving Medication Adherence and Compliance by Bill Dodson, M.D.
The Confessions of a Music Addict by Gabor Maté M.D.
Flight of ideas—a poem
Let me be—a poem

Summer 2006

How to Manage Your Life Together: Tips from a Coach by Nancy A. Ratey
Making a Career Transition When You Have AD/HD by Kim Collins
5 Tips for Getting Your Life Back On Track—After Taking a Wrong Turn
Are You Doing All You Can to Treat Your AD/HD? by Dana Rayburn

Spring 2006

Anyone wondering whether adult ADHD is a real problem with real impact need not look far.
Trapped—a poem
Got A Plan For That Project? by Linda Hillger, ADD Coach
I Know I'm Procrastinating—But I Have Several Good Excuses by Gary L. Parker
10 Ways to Start Taking Control of Your Life by Phyllis Wasserman
Prioritizing
My Child Within—a poem
Top 10 Advantages of ADD in a High Tech Career by Pete Quily
Minimizing Interruptions at Work by Carrie Greene
Symptoms--a poem

Winter 2006

Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Jeanette Wasserstein, Adella Wasserstein and Lorraine E. Wolf
I Have ADD. Do I Have to be Disorganized, Too? Questions and Answers by Carrie Greene, ADD Coach
Got A Plan For That Project? by Linda Hillger, ADD Coach
Intelligence in Adults with AD/HD by Tina Murray, M.A.
To Be Me a poem by by Tina Murray, M.A.
How to be a Good Listener

Fall 2005

New Hope for Messies: A Survivor's Guide to Cleaning a Room by Viveca Monahan, ADD Coach
Sorting Through Stuff And Finding Myself by Susan Gannon, ADD Coach
Shedding ADD-Type Fears by Frances Strassman, ADD Coach
Flight of Ideas ,a poem, by Hayley Broughton
Organizing Tips from People with ADHD
Organizing Your Workspace by Stacey Adams
10 Organizing Tips by Marcia Garcia

Summer 2005

Self-Esteem in ADHD Angela Tzelepsis, Ph.D.
Exercise: Miracle-Gro for the Brain by John Ratey, M.D.
Memory Tips
What ADHD Medication Can--and Cannot Do

Spring 2005

Sex Life? What Sex Life by Don Baker, MA, LMHC
Attention and the Brain by John Olmstead,MA, M.Ed.
Teaching Strategies for Teachers with ADD by Kim Collins, LIfe Management Consultant and ADD Coach

Winter 2005

What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You about ADHD Medications, but You Might Want to Know by Cynthia Hammer, MSW
TICK-TOCK GOES THE CLOCK! How A Coach Can Help You Mange Time with ADHD. by Nancy A. Ratey, Ed.M., MCC
Survival Tips! by Kris Page, an ADHD Coach

Fall 2004

The Essence of Procrastination by Edward Hallowell, M.D.
Work with your ADD, not against it! by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
What I Did Today. a humorous account of a day with ADHD.
Communication Skills. A publication from the U.S. Department of Education
Tips for Success in the Workplace by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Summer 2004

Finding the Calm Center by Hope Langner, ADD Coach
Clutter Clearing—Getting Started:A Box for Everything by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach.
Sticking Up for Yourself: Becoming a Smart Self-Advocate in Medical Matters
Questions to Help an Individual Decide if He or She is a Compulsive Gambler from Gamblers Anonymous.

Spring 2004

Understanding the Lifelong Journey of Adults with AD/HD by Sari Solden, M.S., LMFT
Anger Management (continued from Winter 2004) by Don Baker, M.A.
ADHD as an Advantage/Adaptation Revisited by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.

Winter 2004

ADD Resources Launches National ADHD Directory by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Anger Awareness by Don Baker, M.A.
A Headache for Novartis—a news article
Intelligence and ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. (repeat)
Is SAD Making you Depressed? by Patricia Quinn, M.D.

Fall 2003

Re-Thinking the Care and Treatment of ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
The Quandary of Medication by Don Baker, M.A.
I Hate Having ADD! (humorous) by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Summer 2003

The Catalytic Role of ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
Reflecting on the Standards for Using Medication to Treat Children with ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
Helping Parents Understand ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
When ADHD Runs in Families by Richard Trubo

Spring 2003

ADHD: The Tip of the Iceberg by Martin L. Kutscher, M.D.
Executive Functions in Parents with ADHD by Timothy Lesaca, M.D.
Intelligence and ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.

Winter 2003

Attention Deficit Disorder and Comorbidity by Carol Watkins, M.D.
ADDults-10 Favorite ADD Characteristics
Self-Esteem Issues in Adults with AD/HD by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Fall 2002

Controversies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD: One Doctor's Perspective by Lawrence Diller, M.D.
Ten Top Ways to Become Tough without Becoming Hard by Paul Shale
What's It Like To Have ADD? by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.

Summer 2002

Still Under-Diagnosed and Untreated by Martin L Korn, M.D.
ADD/ADHD: A Developmental Process of Self-Discovery and Self-Acceptance by Scott E. Borrelli, M.D.
ADD Perspective/To Do List! by Eileen Bailey
Responding to Feedback on the Job by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Spring 2002

For Good Career Choices: Ask Twenty Questions by Wilma Fellman, M.Ed., LPC
The Ten Top ADD Distinctions by David Giwerc, MCC
Notes on Organization by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Differences Between the Therapist and the Coach by Lee Smith, Ph.D. and Madeline Griffith-Haynie

Winter 2002

New Evaluation and Treatment Guidelines by David Rabiner, Ph.D.
Wisdom from ADD Professionals
The Turbo Brain by Edward Hallowell, M.D.
Attention Deficit Linked to Smoker's Self-Medication Needs—a news article
Overheard in the Treatment Office (humorous) source unknown

Fall 2001

Frequent Loud Snoring A Risk Factor for ADHD— a news article
Concerta Available for Patients with Low Income
A New Rating Scale to Assist in Diagnosing ADHD in Adults by David Rabiner, Ph.D.
How to Get Organized and Stay That Way by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
ADD and Women:Coming Out of the Messy Closet by GRADDA

Summer 2001

Substance Abuse and Adult ADHD by Frances R. Levin, M.D.
Less Then Perfect, but Still Perfectly Acceptable by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
ADHD and the Military by Annette Lansford, M.D.
New Test Tracks Changes in Attention by R. Castaneda, M.D.

Spring 2001

Update on Adult ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
How Do You Cope with an ADD Spouse by Bob Seay
Let the Buyer Beware—a news article
Study Raises Hopes for ADHD Medical Test—a news article
Brain Areas Critical to Human Time Sense Identified—a news article
The Benefits of Getting Diagnosed by a medical student with ADD
Top Seven Compensatory Strategies for the Top Seven ADD Issues by George I. Lynn, M.A., CMHC
Learn to Live with ADD: Five Stages by Lynn Weiss, Ph.D.

Winter 2001

How Adult ADHD Affects Relationships: Strategies for Coping by Melinda White, MFCC
Money Matters by David Margolis, Ph.D.
Alza Announces Approval on Concerta—a news release

Fall 2000

Who's Afraid of ADD? by Jerold Kreisman, M.D., PC
Women and ADD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Ten Things to Do With a Pencil—if You're ADD (humorous) by Linda Simpson
What Adults with ADD Would Like Their Friends, Relatives and Significant Others to Know by Melinda White, MFCC

Summer 2000

Gains in Diagnosing Hyperactivity—a news article
Insurance for Your Mental Health by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Disclosing You ADD to an Employer by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.,
ADD in the Workplace by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Coping Strategies by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Spring 2000

What's Got You So Angry? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
A Story of Pain, Low-Self Esteem and Fortitude by Tamara

Winter 2000

The Flowers and the Thorns by Peter Jaksa, Ph.D.
The Politics of ADD by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Is It Stress, Or Could You Be a Woman (or Man) with ADD? by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Spontaneity Deficit Disorder (SDD)(humorous) by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Stuck? Can't Move Forward? Help is on the Way from www.addcenter.net

Fall 1999

ADD/ADHD: Thinking Through Disclosure by Nanci Payne, M.S.
The Challenges of "Being ADD" in Relationship by George Lynn, M.A., CMHC
If Only He Had Known Sooner by unknown author

Summer 1999

ADD Really Exists by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Study Shows Oral Ritalin Not Addictive—a news article
Spell Checker (humorous) source unknown
ADD Family Symptom Checklist (humorous) Corydon Clark, M.D.

Spring 1999

ADD–Wiring Differences Make Mischief in the Bedroom by Kate Kelly, M.S.N., RN
ADD and Couples: Stress Reduction through Structure by Nancy Crawford Holm, M.A.

Winter 1999

How Much ADD Treatment is Enough? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Insights on Eating with One Hand by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Does This Sound Familiar? by Cynthia DeWitte

Fall 1998

What's So Funny About Having ADD? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Is ADD Everywhere or Just Where I Go? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is an Outstanding Organization

Summer 1998

The What, Why, When, How and Which of Alternative Treatments for ADD by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Spring 1998

Getting Personal—About Personal Skills by Mary Levin, M.D.
Parenting the Child Within author unknown
Clueless in Tacoma by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
We Are Not Alone with Our ADD by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Winter 1998

Shadow Syndromes--People with Mild Forms of Serious Disorders by John Ratey, M.D. (R,W)
Adult ADD—What's Hot and What's Not by Cordyon Clark, M.D.
Timely Transmission from Spacestation Mir by Elaine Nagelmakers

Fall 1997

The Link Between ADD and Addiction: Getting the Help You Deserve by Wendy Richardson, M.A., LMFCC (R,W)
Why Take Adderall? by Cordyon Clark, M.D.
Top Ten Measures of High Self-Esteem by Mark Goulston, M.D.
Adult ADD, As it Shouldn't Be, But Too Often Is by Darryl Petersen (W)

Summer 1997

Our Expanding ADD Knowledge by Cordyon Clark, M.D. (R)
Let the Buyer Beware by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
ADD-Libs (humorous)
Announcing the ADD Poster Girl/Boy Contest (humorous)

Spring 1997

This edition is available to non-members. Read the sample newsletter.

The ADD Journey by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
ADD and Romantic Relationships by Jonathan Scott Halverstadt, M.S.
Is ADD Being Over-Diagnosed? a news report
How ADD Has Changed in Half a Decade by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Winter 1997

Treating ADHD in Children, Adolescents and Adults--One Clinician's Viewpoint by James W. Lauer, M.D.
Book Reviews by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
ADD 101: What Ever Beginner Needs to Know by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. (R,W)

Fall 1996

How Did We Survive as an Undiagnosed ADD Family? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. (R)
Adult ADD: Issues and Concerns by Thomas P. Phelan, Ph.D.

Summer 1996

Diagnosis Shock: A Common Response by Thomas P. Phelan, Ph.D. (R)
Be all That You Can Be—in the Workplace by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.
Americans with Disabilities Act (summarized) by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.

Spring 1996

How Most Adults Begin Treatment for ADD by Thomas P. Phelan, Ph.D. (R)
Going to Bed—How ADD Affects Your Waking-Sleeping Cycle by Dr. Daniel Amen (R)
You Know You Have ADD When—(humorous)

Winter 1996

The Adult Experience of ADD by Thomas P. Phelan, Ph.D. (R)
Confront Your Clutter! by Caroline Koehnline, M.A. (R)
Are We Really Creative? by R. Brian Howell

Fall 1995

Compensation by R. Brian Howell
ADD 101 by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. (R,W)

Summer 1995

Sorry, this issue is not available.

Spring 1995