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- ADHD linked to increased risk for overweight
- Stimulant treatment effects on executive functions
- The thrill of the chase: Search for stimulation more rewarding than reward
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 When I was invited to write an article on my professional and personal experience with traumatic brain injury, I had no idea what I was getting into. Regardless, the purpose of this article is to convey to my colleagues not only what I experienced, but also what many of my patients experience following a traumatic brain injury. First, I want to make it clear that it is estimated that 80% of all individuals who have a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) or concussion will completely recover. Second, the 20% who do not often are misdiagnosed or "miss diagnosis." Third, in those cases where a brain injury was serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room and a concussion was diagnosed, the symptoms of postconcussive syndrome can take from months to years to fully present.
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 All over Houston, parents with lists are walking the aisles of department stores, buying school supplies and getting ready to send their kids to another year of school. Okay, some parents are doing this. Others, aware that another school year is heading towards them like an on-rushing freight train, are frozen in their tracks doing nothing but worrying about all they have to do. The good news is, there's still time. But you have got to get started. One of the things that can diffuse anxiety is to break down a task into smaller, more manageable steps.
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POSTPONED, New date to be announced.
 The challenges of college life today require our teens to make sound decisions, use good judgment and function with a mature adult brain. Discover what these challenges are and learn the skills and tools that can prepare our teens to meet them. Improved self-management and executive functioning are the keys to success.
 As we move closer to summer, the question on many parents' minds is: "should we keep our child on medication for ADHD this summer, or should we take a 'medivacation'?" There is not a simple answer to this question, as it depends on the individual child.
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 Discussion of Autism with Dr. Jay Tarnown, Linda Narun M.A., CCC-SLP and Ron Swatzyna Ph.D.
 "Learing Curves" Interview with Dr. Tarnow on 'Great Day Houston', January 29th, 2009.
 An Online Behavioral Management Program for Developing Self-Management Skills.
Does your home become a battle zone when it's time for the kids to study and complete their school assignments?
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 About 7 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Biofeedback is an effective technique to help with insomnia.
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 The Tarnow Center Unveils the ADHD Self-Management™ Center New Information Website
Houston, Texas - August 20, 2007 - Jay D. Tarnow, M.D., a leader in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, announces the launch of a new information website. This website is a culmination of 60 years of personal struggle with ADHD and 30 years of professional research as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. From professionals to teachers to parents - the new adhdselfmanagement.com offers a multitude of information for anyone that wants to learn more about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and its treatment.
The new website provides visitors the information they need to make the very best decision regarding diagnosis, evaluation and treatment that best meets the individuals needs.
ADHDSelfManagement.com features: Educational information, non-medication treatment options, free online screening, recommended reading and frequently asked questions. Dr. Tarnow states "ADHD Self-Management™ Center Online is a way for me to share my knowledge and experience on a more global basis. Much of this information cannot be found anywhere else. So, I am sharing my pragmatic methodology, interventions, and resources that you can apply to your situation. I will update this information and add findings as more research becomes available."
 Transitions in a young person's life can be particularly challenging, such as entering middle school, high school or college. These new stages require an additional level of self-managementSM skills. For children who have attention disorders, learning problems, or other challenges, successful transitions into new stages may require special assistance. Our summer groups are designed to prepare them for the next stage. Through adequate preparation, difficulties are prevented, and every child can experience a successful transition. Read More
A student who goes to college with knowledge of how they learn begins this phase of their education at a distinct advantage. This is true for any student, but particularly those who have experienced educational difficulties in the past. Read More
Parents don't wonder if their 11 year old is ready to turn 12. They don't get a say in how long each year should last and when the next one should start. Parents do have a say over academic progression, but all too often, they treat it like the passing of the years. Going off to college becomes no more than a child getting a year older than they were in high school. But not all high school seniors are ready for college and sending them off with hope in your heart won't make them any more ready. Read More
Finding Your Way Back to the True You: Reconnecting the Mind/Body with the Spirit
 Being a wife and a mother, do you often sacrifice parts of yourself to accommodate the seemingly endless needs of your significant other and children? Or, as a career woman, do you put the nurturing, accepting, and loving parts of your womanhood aside? Who is this person you have become? Where did your "self" go? Read More
Self-Management for 15-18 Year-Old Boys
 Facilitator: Jay D. Tarnow, M.D. This group is for boys who are in Family Therapy at the Tarnow Center or whose parent(s) are in therapy at the Tarnow Center. The group will start in November and will meet between 5pm and 6pm on either Tuesday or Thursday. For further information, please call the center at 713-621-9515.
Help Your Kids Succeed: The Self-Management Approach
 Learn to evaluate your child's self-management skills, understand your child's strengths and weaknesses, focus on the most important issues, and develop specific plans to change unwanted behaviors and enhance your child's self-management.
Next Class Meets: November 8, 2008
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 Can the same stress responses that once helped our ancestors hurt us today? Series of four specialized biofeedback sessions to learn relaxation techniques to manage anxiety and stress. Fifty-minute sessions offered once a week for four weeks.
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