Question 1

What is ADHD?

Accepted Answer

THERE ARE 7 MILLION AMERICAN CHILDREN, AGES 4 TO 17 HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD. (Source: CDC & NIH)

The treatment costs of ADHD and the personal and societal costs can be significant. Researchers estimate that in the United States that over $43 billion is the combined annual cost for the following:
 • Health care for persons with ADHD specifically related to the diagnosis
 • ​Health care for family members of persons with ADHD specifically related to their family member’s diagnosis. 
 • Improving the health of individuals with ADHD could result in substantial financial savings to families and society, potentially reducing this financial burden.

Question 2

What is the impact of ADHD on an individual's mental health?

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ACCORDING TO HEALTH PLACE RESEARCH, THOSE WITH ADHD HAVE A 30% HIGHER RISK OF ATTEMPTING SUICIDE OR DYING BY SUICIDE.​​

There are a number of reasons for this, including high comorbidity (when multiple conditions exist in the same person) with other disorders, such as depression or anxiety.

Those with ADHD who are most likely to die by suicide also suffer from other conditions, like borderline personality disorder or bipolar disorder. As mentioned, ADHD often occurs with other mental conditions that can make life difficult. However, one study showed that even ADHDers who didn’t have another diagnosis were a higher suicide risk than the general population.

HERE ARE A FEW OTHER REASONS WHY PEOPLE WITH ADHD MIGHT BE DEPRESSED & EVEN SUICIDAL:​​

Question 3

What is the Holistic Care Model?

Accepted Answer

Our foundation plans to provide funding to assist children & teenagers across the ADHD continuum.

Please download (https://6f483631-fba6-4127-8660-c1f44f1d8893.usrfiles.com/ugd/6f4836_4473d99d52094c52aecd16479ab7d47e.pdf)our Holistic Care Model to view the full plan.

Question 4

Have you tested your Holistic Care Model?

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Anthony’s Way: A Road to Kindness Holistic Model
To help us build our Holistic model, we studied and integrated insights from prevailing research in various disciplines, including coaching, exercise, positive psychology, self-development, academics, mindfulness, medication compliance and misuse, and more.

We are now in the process of identifying a hypothesis, methodology, and budget for a pilot study to investigate the potential desired outcomes of applying the entire holistic model to children aged 6-18 years old.

Attached are some of the research studies that guided us. Please reach out to us if you have questions or would like to see additional studies.

Question 5

Who are your Hands-on Holistic Care Model Partners?

Accepted Answer

Our non-profit organization has a hands-on focus to help Kids with ADHD!

Download our Holistic Care Model here.(https://6f483631-fba6-4127-8660-c1f44f1d8893.usrfiles.com/ugd/6f4836_4473d99d52094c52aecd16479ab7d47e.pdf)

Question 6

What role does an Education Advocate have in the Holistic Care Model?

Accepted Answer

Education Advocates have the skills and knowledge to help you through the process of obtaining special education services and can also help when an IEP (Individual Education Plan) is not working.

The following resources will help you understand your rights as parents/guardians.
Resources:
 • Handbook on Parent’s Rights: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED484719.pdf(https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED484719.pdf)
 • IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act): https://sites.ed.gov/idea/(https://sites.ed.gov/idea/)
 • Exception Children’s Assistance Center: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/parents-and-families/(https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/parents-and-families/)

Additionally, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) are Federal Laws that protect persons with disabilities. Many states have their own laws pertaining to Special Education Services, but all states must follow all Federal Laws.

Question 7

What is the Kindness Scholarship?

Accepted Answer

IN HONOR OF ANTHONY'S KIND LOVING WAY, OUR FOUNDATION WILL AWARD KINDNESS SCHOLARSHIPS TO KIDS IN OUR PROGRAM.

Question 8

What other resources are available?

Accepted Answer

Here are a few resources that are available to families:

WATCH: 
 • We suggest that every family watch a documentary called "The Disruptors."  It can be found on Apple Streaming, Prime, etc.

LEARN: 
 • CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder). There are local Chapter in most states - www.chadd.org(http://www.chadd.org/)
 • A.D.D. Resource Center: www.addc.org(http://www.addc.org/)

TEENAGER & DRIVING RISK:
 • Those with ADHD are approximately 23% more likely to be in a car accident. While this Guide addresses many disabilities, it also includes ADHD (please page down until you find the discussion on ADHD). 
	https://www.milavetzlaw.com/driving-with-a-disability-guide/
(https://www.milavetzlaw.com/driving-with-a-disability-guide/)	https://shamiehlaw.com/adhd-and-driving/ (https://shamiehlaw.com/adhd-and-driving/)

READ: 
 • ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
 • ADHD Explained by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.

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