On July 8, the Suzanne Gresham Center in Muncie, Indiana will hold a noon program about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Ryan Rhoads will educate participants about the myths and facts of ADHD for children and adolescents. Symptoms of ADHD will be reviewed, as well as the criteria for diagnosis of this disorder.

Rhoads is program manager and responsible for FosterHope, outpatient and addictions programs at the Suzanne Gresham Center, which provides complete behavioral treatment to Indiana children and families.(Source: The Star Press)

The program will take place at the Morrison-Mock Professional Center (3620 W. White River Blvd., Muncie, Indiana). Additional information about The Suzanne Gresham Center is available at www.meridiansc.org.

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Information about Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is easy to find. Accurate information, however, can be harder to come by. Myths or misinformation about ADHD are plentiful, and parents need to invest time in determining what's really true.

"Myth: Kids with ADHD don't form strong or enduring relationships... FALSE. Kids with ADHD are just as capable of forming close relationships - whether with friends or family - as anyone else."

Another myth is that a lack of close relationships with parents or friends can cause ADHD. Talk to experts - psychologists or behavioral therapists who are educated about ADHD - and learn to separate truth from fiction. Good information will make you a better advocate for your child. Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Lorni Heaven's son and daughter have both been diagnosed with ADHD. When they were first diagnosed, Lorni had trouble finding good information or support. So she started her own support group.

"She added: 'Since my son's diagnosis I have tried to find out as much information about ADHD and related disorders as I can, but information and advice locally was not readily available, [or was] minimal or inconsistent."

Her Bromley ADDvice Group has made information available online, via e-mail and phone. The group has also begun having online discussions at 9 p.m. every Sunday. Source: News Shopper

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