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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

If your child has certain special needs issues and invited to a birthday party, try to include them as much as possible.  If the birthday party is a drop off party, you may ask to stick around by volunteering to help all the kids in order to be there for extra support and safety.  Socialization is important and it is your duty to do everything possible to make sure it happens.

Do not say that you do not have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours that were given to Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Helen Keller and Thomas Jefferson.  There is always enough time to be great.

The US Food and Drug Administration has sent out a warning about counterfeit versions of the ADHD drug Adderall 30 mg available to purchase on-line.  Adderall has been in short supply for months.  According to the FDA, the counterfeit version of this drug contains the wrong active ingredients.  They warn that Adderall may be fake if it has any of the following:

• Pills come in a blister package

• There are misspellings on the package such as “NDS” instead of “NDC”, “Aspartrte” instead of “Aspartate”, or “Singel” instead of “Single”.

• The tablets have no markings on them.

Be sure to check for these misspellings and errors on drug store purchased medications too.

Do not let the past and useless details define your student’s existence. Problems can always be solved. See the positive.

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Studies suggest that medications for treatment of ADHD may increase risk of sudden cardiac death in children. Various medical associations recommend that children be screened for heart problems before starting these types of drugs. In fact it has been reported to us by a family we tutor that her son had to go off Ritalin immediately due to his heart racing for no apparent reason.

It is suspected that students with ADHD are able to focus better for one to three hours after exercise. This is due to the fact that studies show that exercise increases levels of two key brain chemicals that help people focus (dopamine and norepinephrine).

Bisphenol A otherwise known as BPA is a chemical that has been linked to the potential development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and ADHD. There are certain precautions that can be taken to protect children from the potential hazards of BPA. Avoid microwaving polycarbonate plastic food containers. Over time they may break down at high temperatures and release the chemical into your child’s food. The containers with bisphenol A usually have a #7 on the bottom. Always use baby bottles that are BPA free. Also use glass or ceramic containers for hot foods and liquids whenever possible.

If you are planning on bringing your child to the doctor’s office for a Ritalin (methylphenidate) or Adderall (amphetamine) prescription refill, call your pharmacy before the doctor’s appointment (even if in the doctor’s waiting room) to find out whether the store has your child’s drug and strength in stock. If they have the medication in stock, ask the pharmacy to set aside some pills for a prescription that is about to be filled. A phone call to the pharmacy ahead of time can help students receive the ADHD medication they need even when stock is running low. This is especially important considering there is a nationwide shortage for these drugs.