Category Archives: ADHD

Dr. Oren Mason…Wondering what a pill will do to me?

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Dr. G

People who don’t have ADHD probably never imagine how much effort goes into the smallest task, the simplest morning routine, nor do they know how frustrating it is to spend that much effort and still do it badly. Continue reading →

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Why many in the church don’t see ADHD as a disability…

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dr. G

“People in the church believe they can tell when a disability ends and bad parenting begins.”
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Christmas challenges for kids with common mental health concerns…

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Dr. G

We’ll look at three common struggles the kids with mental illness experience over Christmas break and offer ideas parents might try to minimize the impact of the holidays upon their children. Continue reading →

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Do some disabilities predispose individuals for leadership?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Dr. G

I thought I’d share links to a couple of excellent articles for your reading pleasure that postulate specific advantages to two hidden disabilities in the formation of successful leaders. Continue reading →

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The FDA finally takes action on a problem with generic ADHD medication

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Dr. G

Based on an analysis of data, FDA has concerns about whether or not two approved generic versions of Concerta tablets (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets), used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and children, are therapeutically equivalent to the brand-name drug. Continue reading →

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Are parents of kids with ADHD stigmatized at church?

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Dr. G

Would it make more sense to err on the side of grace in how we view families of kids with ADHD, at least until we know them well enough to feel we could walk in their shoes? Continue reading →

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What keeps kids with ADHD out of church?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Dr. G

“People in the church believe they can tell when a disability ends and bad parenting begins.” Continue reading →

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Fitting in at church…by Anonymous

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Dr. G

I do not even know how to approach joining a church now since it is so evident that no one at my old church in my old city wants anything to do with me. For all the talk on forgiveness, I am apparently too eccentric and egocentric to be forgiven and to be accepted. Moreover, if not even loving Christians can put up with me, the rest of the world seems scary. Continue reading →

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Updated…How are kids and teens with ADHD different?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Dr. G

Dr. Barkley’s theories suggest that ADHD is a disorder not only of attention, but of executive functioning as well. Executive functioning describes a set of cognitive abilities involved in controlling and regulating other abilities and behaviors. Such functions are necessary in initiating goal-directed behavior, suppressing impulses arising from lower brain centers, and planning future behavior.
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AWANA Conference Presentations on Slideshare…

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Dr. G

The most common message communicated to me during and after the conference was…”You’ve really made me think.” Please join me in praying that every leader in attendance yesterday will welcome one kid and one family to their Awana ministry as an outcome of our conference.
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