What Causes ADD and ADHD? | Addison, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

Is It My Fault My Child Is ADHD? When we see our children struggling and suffering with the symptoms of ADD and ADHD, our first response is to think, “What can I do to help” my child.  Usually we jump into action immediately by trying to control the situation or attempting to diminish the emotional…

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ADD and ADHD Causes and Affects | Carrollton, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

ADD and ADHD: What Can You do to Help Your Child?  When we see our children struggling and suffering with the symptoms of ADD and ADHD, our first response is to think, “What can I do to help” my child.  Usually we jump into action immediately by trying to control the situation or attempting to…

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ADD and ADHD | What Causes ADD in Kids? | Plano, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

Struggling with ADD and ADHD? As parents, we often fall into the dark pit of guilt.  Finding ourselves feeling guilty when in our perfect hindsight, we find our decisions did not result in the expected outcomes.  Accepting responsibility for other’s behaviors or attitudes also heaps on the burden of guilt. When we see our children…

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ADHD From a Teacher’s Perspective | Part Two | Plano, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

ADHD Persists Into Adulthood My earlier belief that ADHD did not persist into adulthood is not true. It does continue in about 65% to 80% of cases according to Russell A. Barkley, PhD., a leading researcher of ADHD in children and adults. As awareness has grown concerning adults with ADHD, DSM V released in May…

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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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