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	<title>ADHD Roller Coaster: &#34;Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?&#34; &#187; The Basics</title>
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		<title>Neurofeedback for ADHD: State of the Science</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People often ask me if neurofeedback is an effective treatment for ADHD. Given that the expert consensus is &#8220;maybe&#8221; or &#8220;sometimes,&#8221; I try to answer along those lines, pointing out that many factors should be considered. For example: How quickly do you need results (is a child about to fail a grade or an adult [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/neurofeedback-for-adhd-state-of-the-science/' addthis:title='Neurofeedback for ADHD: State of the Science ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Listen Up! &#8220;You Me ADD&#8221; Now Audiobook</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At least weekly since my book was published, I receive an e-mail asking when the audio version will be available. Thank goodness I can finally say NOW. Seeking a unique gift for yourself or loved ones this holiday season? How about a comprehensive spoken-word guide to understanding the broad strokes and small nuances of ADHD [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/listen-up-you-me-add-now-audiobook/' addthis:title='Listen Up! &#8220;You Me ADD&#8221; Now Audiobook ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>One Man&#8217;s &#8220;Rugged Reality of ADD&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Denial about ADHD]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new friend has graciously agreed to share his Success Story story with ADHD Roller Coaster readers: The Rugged Reality of ADD, by Dylan Rosen Do not read this if you are looking for a &#8220;Happy ADD Story.&#8221; I do not have the gold medals of Michael Phelps or the arm of Terry Bradshaw. My [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/one-mans-rugged-reality-of-add/' addthis:title='One Man&#8217;s &#8220;Rugged Reality of ADD&#8221; ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;You, Me, ADD&#8221; Now Available for Kindle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A quick note to let you know that my book, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?, is available as a download from Amazon.com for Kindle devices and Kindle applications for iPads, iPhones, PCs, and so forth.  Just click on the book title above to go directly to the product page. Please tell your friends [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/you-me-add-now-available-for-kindle/' addthis:title='&#8220;You, Me, ADD&#8221; Now Available for Kindle ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Up With Generic Concerta?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After advising caution regarding generic medications for ADHD here and here, I&#8217;m now hearing that Concerta is recently available in a generic form in the United States. (A generic has been available in Canada for some time, but it is a different type of generic.) The question: Does this generic perform as reliably as Concerta? [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/whats-up-with-generic-concerta/' addthis:title='What&#8217;s Up With Generic Concerta? ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Amen Clinic San Francisco Opens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finding Support]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Daniel Amen, M.D., so I was happy to see him at the opening of his newest Amen Clinic, just south of San Francisco, and welcome him to Silicon Valley, my backyard.  If I hadn’t lucked upon his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life more than 11 [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/amen-clinic-san-francisco-opens/' addthis:title='Amen Clinic San Francisco Opens ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>ADHD and Diet: Parsing the Recent Research</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve seen the headlines and read the stories regarding a recent study on ADHD and diet.  But what is the real story behind the research? You&#8217;ll find out below. But first, a brief examination of the situation. Increasingly, even legitimate news outlets lift stories verbatim from the press release, without bothering to ask important questions [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/adhd-and-diet-parsing-the-recent-research/' addthis:title='ADHD and Diet: Parsing the Recent Research ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Adult ADHD Symptoms Or Poor Coping Strategies?&#8221;: Gina&#8217;s Talks in Marin, Sacramento</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I invite you to join me in the coming weeks at Northern California CHADD meetings (Marin, 4/21; Sacramento, 5/3) to explore this topic: &#8220;Adult ADHD Symptoms or Poor Coping Strategies? Clarifying the Confusion for Adults with ADHD and Their Partners.&#8221; The public is welcome; the suggested donation for non-CHADD members is $5. Here is an [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/adult-adhd-symptoms-or-poor-coping-strategies-ginas-talks-in-marin-sacramento/' addthis:title='&#8220;Adult ADHD Symptoms Or Poor Coping Strategies?&#8221;: Gina&#8217;s Talks in Marin, Sacramento ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Gina&#8217;s Q&amp;A with TotallyADD.com Webinar</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This morning, I had the pleasure of fielding some great questions from Totally.com community members in this webinar.  (Note; there are a couple of commercials during the hour-long session, but they are pretty short!) Watch live streaming video from totallyadd at livestream.com<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/gina-qa-with-totallyadd-com-webinar/' addthis:title='Gina&#8217;s Q&#38;A with TotallyADD.com Webinar ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>ADHD and Sleep: Your Elusive Dream?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gina Pera</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ADHD and Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I asked Australian writer Matthew Bush to contribute a guest column on his experiences with sleep and ADHD (below), I expected a well-written and engaging piece. What I didn&#8217;t expect was a happy ending, too, and perhaps a blueprint to help others. ADHD&#8217;s potential challenges to sleep include the behavioral (putting off sleep because [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics/adhd-and-sleep-your-elusive-dream/' addthis:title='ADHD and Sleep: Your Elusive Dream? ' ><a href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&#38;username=xa-4d2b47597ad291fb" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><span class="addthis_separator">&#124;</span><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a></div>]]></description>
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