by Charles Popper, M.D.
Similarities:
Both disorders share many characteristics: impulsivity, inattention, hyperactivity, physical energy, behavioral and emotional lability (behavior and emotions change frequently), frequent coexistence of conduct disorder and oppositional-defiant disorder, and learning problems. Motor restlessness during sleep may be seen…

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The teacher must understand that our primarily goal is keeping ________ alive. Education is secondary! Education is extremely important to our family and we will make whatever sacrifices are necessary to insure that _______ receives an excellent education, but our…

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Description and Suggested Academic Interventions
by Quackenbush, Kutcher, et al.
School Program Modifications
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National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association
730 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 800/82 -NDMDA. (800/826-3632)
www.ndmad.org

The National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc.
Post Office Box 2257, New York, NY 10116-2257
Phone: 800-245-4306, 800/248-4344
Toll-free hotline which plays a recorded announcement about symptoms and treatment

The Depressive…

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