HELOISE Response to ADHD program was tremendous

Dear Heloise: You might remember me as the mother of six children with ADHD who wrote in last year to tell you about ADHD Experts on Call, the educational hotline that allows parents and teachers to speak one-on-one with leading experts in the field of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
You printed my letter in your column, and the response from your readers was tremendous. Literally thousands of callers mentioned that they had heard about the hotline in Hints from Heloise.
As an ADHD educator and parent dedicated to the proper treatment of this serious disorder that affects millions of children and adults all day, every day, I am pleased to report that ADHD Experts on Call will return this year. Along with more than 25 top ADHD experts, including doctors, teachers, parents, school nurses and advocates, I will be on hand to answer questions. The toll-free number is (888) ASK-ADHD (275-2343).
The number will be available on Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to midnight EDT. In addition to speaking with leading experts, all callers may request free, easy-to-read booklets about ADHD with information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and support resources.
For parents and teachers helping children cope with the many challenges of ADHD, or for anyone who has questions about the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder, ADHD Experts on Call offers authoritative, reliable guidance.
Those looking for more information on ADHD can also go online (one day only) Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to midnight EDT. Visit www.ADHDExpertsOnCall.com to participate in a confidential, one-on-one online forum with the experts.
The importance of proper education about ADHD is key in the success of properly managing it.
I only wish ADHD Experts on Call had been there for me when my own children began to struggle with the disorder. With courage, professional assistance and access to dependable information, families can learn to manage ADHD and help their children make the most of their lives at home, at school and at play. Sandy Jones, Ph.D., mother of six ADHD children
Dear Sandy: For all of the families who have a child (or children) with ADHD, your letter and experience show that there is hope and help! Please keep up the good work. Heloise
Dear Heloise: When we had a loss in our family, a friend brought breakfast casseroles (one egg dish and one sweet-roll dish) the evening before the funeral, along with juice, cups, plates, etc. We were able to have a filling, comforting breakfast for ourselves and our houseguests without having to cook.
You wouldn't think you would be hungry then, but you do need to eat, and it's usually such a long time until the luncheon. There are so many recipes out there for these types of dishes. I have done this since for friends, and it is always greatly appreciated. M.Y., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Dear Heloise: The square plastic tabs used to close bread bags are handy as end finders for packaging-tape rolls. Simply stick one to the end of the tape. The tab is easy to find, easy to grab, and you won't have to fold over the end of the tape (just to cut it off again) or spend time trying to scratch at it with your nails. Works for all kinds of tape: duct, clear, packaging, masking, etc. Karla Lodge, Phoenix
XSend a great hint to: Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000, Fax: (210) HELOISE or E-mail: Heloise@Heloise.com.
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