ADHD at a Teacher’s View | Part One | Plano, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

Observance of ADHD I have worked with children and young people with ADHD for many years. My perspective and opinions have evolved as I have observed my students over time.  Although I am in a large city, the school community where I worked for some time was in many ways like a small town. I…

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ADD and ADHD Differences and Contrasts – Part 2 | Dallas, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

What is the difference in ADD and ADHD? The terms ADD to indicate Attention Deficit and ADHD to indicate Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity are often used.  Some have used ADD and ADHD interchangeably to refer to the general concept of Attention Deficit Disorder. Differentiating between ADD and ADHD is dependent on the domains in which…

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ADD and ADHD: What’s the Difference? – Part 2 | Plano, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

What is the difference in ADD and ADHD? The terms ADD to indicate Attention Deficit and ADHD to indicate Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity are often used.  Some have used ADD and ADHD interchangeably to refer to the general concept of Attention Deficit Disorder. Differentiating between ADD and ADHD is dependent on the domains in which…

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What’s The Difference Between ADD And ADHD? | Carrollton, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

What are the definitions of ADD and ADHD? Although definitions of ADD and ADHD may vary, there is consistency in the identified common symptoms.  Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the traits that are found in all descriptions of ADD and ADHD.  The recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by the American…

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ADHD In Our Society

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

ADHD:  Who doesn’t have it? Everyone zones out in class. Often people have trouble paying attention during those long meetings.  We all blurt things out and wish we could erase the words before someone heard them.  So then it appears we all have ADHD or so it would seem. So does everyone have ADHD? Many people…

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MetaCognition Partners | June 2013 Executive Functions Series

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

MetaCognition Partners Presents: The June 2013 Executive Functions Series “Even though I have important things to do, I can’t get started.” “I know I am capable of doing better work.” “I let little things pile up until they become big problems.” “I have good ideas but don’t put them into action.” These are comments we…

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