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Retained in Second Grade: Undiscovered ADHD

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

Officially diagnosed with adult ADHD in my late 50s, I had wondering all my life what was wrong with me. Why was I so different from other people? Why did I have such trouble learning? As an adult in my … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed by ADHD? Don’t Give Up

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

Working on our book on strategies for harnessing ADHD can be overwhelming. Janice Hall Heck,  my collaborator on this book, is a toastmaster for detail, but I love it. I’ve felt overwhelmed in school and life many times in my … Continue reading →

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ADD/ADHD: Like a Runaway Train

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

By Bob Ossler and Janice Hall Heck Once people find out that I talk and write about ADD/ADHD, they want to talk. (ADHD is the official term for this disorder generally associated with children–attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ADD, attention deficit disorder, … Continue reading →

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ADD/ADHD: Misbehavior or Undiagnosed Learning Disorder?

Posted on July 3, 2018 by

I admit it. I was a naughty boy. But, I wasn’t bad on purpose. I just managed to get myself in hot water just about every day. Daydreaming. Constantly up and out of my seat. Excessive talking. Unfinished work. Totally … Continue reading →

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ADD/ADHD Shame

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

This morning I read an article on the Internet about a middle school student who received an end-of-year award in front of his classmates. His mother later reported: “He had tears in his eyes. He’s embarrassed because he had to … Continue reading →

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