ADD Resources eNews: May 2007

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How Can We Survive?

Last week I was told a very discouraging thing. The leader of one of our five monthly support groups asked those in attendance what more Attention Deficit Disorder Resources could do for them—and the answer was—provide more things for free!

Most of the people who attend our monthly support group meetings are not members. Most of the people who read this free monthly eNews are not members. How can Attention Deficit Disorder Resources survive and continue to provide numerous free services without revenue?

Our primary sources of income are memberships, conferences and workshops, and book sales. But now, with declining audiences for our conferences and workshops, and with it a decline in book sales, we are starting to hurt. We have fixed costs for staff ($2000/mo) rent ($550/mo) phone, web hosting and internet services ($175/mo) insurance ($100/mo) supplies, and more.

Where will this money come from? Can you do your part? If Attention Deficit Disorder is making a difference in your life, become a member or renew your membership today! Make a donation!

Thank you for your consideration.

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Director

Is Attention Deficit Disorder Resources Worthy of Your Support?

• In l994 we received a county award for good goverance of a non–profit
• Read the history of ADD Resources and learn all that we have accomplished in our 14 years. Peruse a listing of the workshops and conferences we have hosted. ADD Resources has been busy, committed to their mission of helping people with ADHD achieve their full potential.
• We have no secrets. We believe non–profits should be open and accessible to the public. Read our annual report for April 2006–April 2007.
• We count on donations. Make a tax–deductible donation today. Or designate your United Way or United Fund donation to Attention Deficit Disorder Resources. Our Tax ID number is 91–1663194

ADHD Powerpoints Available for Free Viewing

We have posted powerpoints by Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Peter Jensen, Dr. William Dodson and Cynthia Hammer, MSW to our website for free viewing. Check them out.

Podcasts by Dr. Amen and Others Available

Our list of webcasts— that you can listen to as often as you like from the convenience of your home or MP3 player—continues to grow. Many of our webcasts include handouts. The cost is $7 for members and $10 for non–members.

We have just added the following webcasts which feature Dr. Daniel Amen:

• Dealing with Difficult Teenagers
• Battling Addictions
• Healing from Brain Injuries

Time Sense Exercise

Bonnie Mincu, ADHD Coach, developed the TIME SENSE EXERCISE© to help ADD Adults get a better handle on time. If you're like many ADDers, you may have a hard time predicting how long things will take, or feeling how much time has passed when you are engaged in an activity. This makes it very difficult to plan and realistically budget your time.

The Time Sense Exercise is a simple pen and paper tool. Yet it makes a dramatic difference within just a few days of working it, and it takes just minutes a day. Try it!

Participate in a Free 12–Week Course to Heal Anxiety and/or Depression

Dr. Daniel Amen has teamed with Byron Katie, author of Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, to create a 12–week program for reducing anxiety and depression in the course participants. They are looking for 300 participants to test this program which includes receving free CDs each week along with vitamins and fish oil. Participants must do journaling and other tasks to complete the course. If interest, please email Dr. Amem.

Consequences of Adult ADHD

At its most harmless, adult ADHD is a disadvantage, both personally and professionally. At its worst, it can actually be dangerous. Research shows that adults with ADHD have much higher risk for certain problems than adults who don't have ADHD. Adults with ADHD are:

• 2x more likely to rarely or never use BIRTH CONTROL
• 4x more likely to have contracted a SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
• 3x more likely to be currently UNEMPLOYED
• 2x more likely to have PROBLEMS keeping friends
• 47% more likely to have trouble PAYING BILLS

*Data compiled from a study comparing the young adult adaptive outcomes of nearly 140 children (ADHD and non-ADHD control) followed concurrently for at least 13 years. From http://www.webmd.com/content/article/122/114733.htm

Interesting Web Sites and Articles

• A new video podcast, ADHD Spotlight, hosted by Dr. Doyle is now available here and will soon be listed at the iTunes Store. Dr. Boyle also writes a very worthwhile blog. The show is about 20 minutes long and is best viewed with a broadband connection. Upcoming program topics include:
  • How is ADHD Diagnosed?
  • Minorities and ADHD
  • Depression and Adults with ADHD
  • Heart Trouble and the CNS Stimulants
  • CNS Stimulants: Finding the Right Dosage
  • ADHD Medications—The Controversy
  • Seven ADHD Life Strategies
  • ADHD Success Stories
  • Girls and Women with ADHD
• Three webcasts—Diagnosing and Treating Adult ADHD; Treatment Risks in Adult ADHD and Not Just for Kids: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• The Home School Legal Defense Association offers a rundown on all the laws about home schooling in the various states.
• The AHH! Bean Bag Chairs Store offers bean bag chairs with washable covers and water–repel liners. Bean bags help focus, they let you change position easily while still continuing to work. They are great for kids that fidget in rigid chairs.
• Sleep apnea advice, tips and valuable information about sleep apnea causes, symptoms and effective cures.

Become a Professional Member of ADD Resources

For just $10/mo ($120 a year)receive:

• Top listing in the National ADHD Directory searches with a photo [jpg format, max size of 150 (width) x 200 (height) pixels] by their name.
• A beautiful, wooden–framed color certificate (8.5x11) recognizing your professional membership in ADD Resources. You will be proud to hang this certificate in your office.
• Two Adult ADD Readers, one for you and one for your office or to give to a client plus 10 brochures and 25 business cards for ADD Resources.

Reduced rates for current members who want to upgrade to the Professional Membership category.

Sign up now to become a Professional Member

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