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HealthBook shows seven steps to turn ADD/ADHD into strengthsBy Nathan Howes(It) relates to the fact that OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFparents really need to bepart of the solution for their Children and teens living with Attention Deficit Disorder have a chance to change their lives in seven kid's ADD and ADHD.simple steps.Dr. Kenny Handelman, a child, adolescent and Dr. Kenny Handelman,adult psychiatrist for Halton Healthcare launched his Psychiatristnew book,Attention Difference Disorder: How to Turn Your ADHD Child or Teens differences into Strengths presents his information frequent-in 7 Simple Steps, last month at the OE Banquet Hall ly. He said he had to put a lot of in Oakville. Proceeds from the event and book sales effort into researching the alterna-went to the Oakville Hospital Foundation.tive treatments for ADD/ADHDI wanted to put together a book for parents of kids because most doctors say thatand teens that looked at it from a slightly different theres no research for it.perspective, through my perspective and how I work Research shows 66 per cent of with it, said Handelman. When it was coming out I parents try some kind of alterna-decided I wanted to do something for the (Oakville) tive treatment with their kids andHospital Foundation and raise some awareness about only 11 per cent of them tell theirthe book.doctor. Why arent they tellingThere are approximately 400,000 Canadian chil-their doctor? asked Handelman.dren and teenagers affected by ADD (Attention Deficit My approach was lets share whatDisorder) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may work and what some research(ADHD), according to Handelman.works for parents and then theyWhen working with ADD/ADHD, Handelman said can decide what to do in their ownhe focuses on differences, rather than as deficits and treatment.doesnt see it as a negative disorder. He wants to build When it comes to medications,those differences into strengths using a positive Handelman said even though theystrength based approach. do have some side effects, they doIm not ignoring the fact that when people have work well and side effects are mini-ADD or ADHD, it causes significant difficulties for mal when managed properly.them. I find this is really important for kids and teens If a proper diagnosis has beenfor their self-esteem so they kind of feel good about made then they will talk aboutMICHELLE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVERwhat it is, said Handelman. I wanted to create a medications. I dont know if theyreframework that gives a birds-eye-view so they can too quick with medications, I thinkFINDING STRENGTHS: Dr. Kenny Handelman, of Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, is think kind of consistently.its theyre too slow with the otherpictured with his book Attention Difference Disorderlast month before he spoke to a crowd at When the book first came out on June 7, it was therapies or not open enough tothe Operating Engineers banquet hall.ranked at 38,000 on Amazon.ca. But in 24 hours, the alternatives, (which) I would say isbookIf he had to choose, Handelman said that managedbook was listed as temporarily out of to jump to number 18 on the best-definitely an issue, saidseller list, according to Handelman. By June 10, the stock.parenting strategies would be the most Handelman.Its number one on the movers and important step to achieve.Dr. Handelman said that mentalshakers because in 24 hours I went from (It) relates to the fact that parents really health doesnt get the attention38,000. Just before we left, it got to (num-need to be a part of the solution for their and priority that he feels it shouldber) 18 and thats for all the books on kid's ADD and ADHD. Its difficult because have from the government in termsAmazon.ca, said Handelman.often parents feel guilty (and) they feel like of assistance.The 7 simple steps to turn differences theyre being blamed, said Handelman. I Historically, mental health hasinto strengths, according to Handelman are always make it clear not that its their fault, not had the same profile as otherFertility Problems? education about the condition, ensuring a its that they need to be apart of the solu-health conditions, which has been?PregnancyDiscomfort?proper diagnosis, parenting strategies, edu-tion.a disadvantage, said Handelman.cational strategies, medication treatments, Handelman has been working with ADD/If there were problems with fund-Did you know?alternative treatments and treatment inte-ADHD for more than 10 years and attends ing on breast cancer thats a major IVF patients who had acupuncture had a 42% pregnancy rate. gration.conferences regularly reads research and headline. Better funding would IVF patients who did not have acupuncture had a 26% rate.make a difference because we could A recent study showed a strong link between the resolution hire more staff and improve peo- of infertility and the initiation of chiropractic care.(Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, May 2003) ples lives much more quickly.We are here to support you through this emotional and exciting time.FOOT CLINICAttention Difference Disorder:Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Jenna Davis.How to Turn Your ADHD Child orHibbert & Associates250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON Teens differences into Strengths inFamily Footcare and Orthotics7 Simple Steps is available now atDr. Jenna Davis 331 Sheddon Ave., Oakville 905.815.0971 www.oakvilleclinic.caChapters-Indigo and can also beFamily Chiropractor/AcupuncturistNO REFERRALS NECESSARY SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLEordered online at Amazon.ca. 905.844.WELL (9355)Take A Step in the Right Direction. 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