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As parents, we always strive to provide the best for our children, making sure they are well prepared to face the many challenges that life presents. Managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of those challenges that touches nearly 1 in 4 families. Whether you have had many years of experience in managing ADHD with your child, or only a few short months, ADHD is not left at home when your child heads to college.
Adapting to life at college is especially difficult for children with ADHD, who often find it challenging to adapt to long lectures, pages and pages of assigned reading, and semester-long group projects. While inattention may have been effectively controlled with medications throughout high school, the extended hours of reading and studying demand that students remain attentive and organized, while simultaneously being creative and clever in their thoughts and writing.
The college experience should be one of seeking opportunities and exploring career options. For students with ADHD, the experience is just the opposite, with limited options and dwindling opportunities. While many colleges have services in place to assist students with learning disabilities, a handful rise above the rest in customizing programs and curriculum with the ADHD learner in mind. This guide provides an overview of these colleges, their programs and success stories. Before making your first college visit, make sure you arm yourself with this book, and know the most important questions to ask on the visit.
About the Authors
Dr. Paul Nevin and Dr. Kerri Nevin are a husband and wife team of Clinical Psychologists who have been working with ADHD children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. Dr. Paul Nevin holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and also has a Masters degree in Developmental Psychology. Dr. Kerri Nevin holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and is also a Certified Wellness Coach trained at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Paul and Dr. Kerri own and operate Heart Light Psychological Services, which is located in Bannockburn, Illinois. Drs. Paul and Kerri have three boys, one of whom has been diagnosed with ADHD.
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In this Skinny Book™, Henry Warner, President and Co-Founder of the Portrait Health Centers, helps the reader through the process of selecting both the right type of mental health professional and teaches the reader how to select the right individual professional. With the help of the Portrait Health team of Clinical Psychologists, Counselors, Coaches, Insurance Experts, Psychological Testing Directors and Test Administrators, Registered Dietitians and Support Staff, the author guides you from the first call to the clinic, through the selection of just the right professional for you, to your first visit to the clinic.
In this Skinny Book™, answers are provided to the 3 questions most often asked:
1. Where do I start? I have never done anything like this before.
2. How do I select the best person to help me, my child or my aging parent?
3. Have you ever seen this problem in a patient before?
The author provides answers to these and many other questions which concern patients.
Much of what happens to a patient in a clinic is never explained in a way that can be easily understood by the patient. The author introduces the reader to the Patient Coordinator and shows the reader how use the clinic’s Patient Coordinator to get meaningful answers to both financial and health-related questions.
This book is an important resource to anyone thinking of visiting a mental health clinic for the first time and is extremely helpful to the patient looking for a new therapist.
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Many books have been written about great apps and why we need to download them from the App Store. Our team decided to dive in deeper and learn the “behind the scenes” stories about the making of each app and the developers who created them. We interviewed some of the greatest app developers from around the world and they shared the secrets to their successful apps.
We asked the questions to which we wanted answers. What were the setbacks? How did the developers get their app to be #1? And how many downloads are they really getting each day? Many of our featured developers have also provided contact information so you can reach out and share your ideas with them!
So, whether you are an aspiring app developer, trying to get your app to the top of the sales charts, or simply love downloading the latest and greatest apps on the market, this book is for you!
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We scoured the globe searching for proven ADHD experts to provide treatments, success stories, and remedies for people who are managing ADHD in their lives. What we found was impressive. Psychologists, M.D.’s, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Chiropractors, Healthcare professionals, Coaches, Parents of ADHD children, and Corporations who have all dedicated their lives to help others with ADHD, reached out and shared their stories and techniques. We hope you can find the answers you are looking for in this edition of Portrait’s Profiles of Success.
What Is This Book All About?
Many books have been written about ADHD treatments, but how do you know which one is appropriate for you or your family member? We decided to dive in deeper and interviewed experts from across many disciplines to find PROVEN treatments and remedies for ADHD.
What is the ADHD treatment? How does it work? Is the treatment right for me or someone I know? Our featured specialists have also provided contact information so you can reach out and share your questions or concerns!
So, whether you are suffering from ADHD, trying to get help for a family member or friend, or simply want to know more, this book is for you!
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When 10 million persons with Tinnitus seek relief, they may be told that nothing can be done for it, or to use “Miracle Ear Drops.”
Now, the whole person program that Murray Grossan, M.D. has used effectively for his own patients is here. It is presented in a manner easy to follow, just like learning a tennis serve! Best of all, you are provided with a coach, your mirror, to show you when you do the actions right.
Relief from ear ringing requires that ALL the tinnitus factors be addressed, including full understanding (cognition), and new brain circuits. This whole body approach works, because when you understand WHY you do these actions, then the mind is engaged in the therapy.
Dr. Grossan has published on Tinnitus therapy since 1970. He is board certified in Ear Nose and Throat, (Otolaryngology), and practices at Cedars Sinai Medical in Los Angeles.
When 10 million persons with Tinnitus seek relief, they may be told that nothing can be done for it, or to use “Miracle Ear Drops.”
Now, the whole person program that Murray Grossan, M.D. has used effectively for his own patients is here. It is presented in a manner easy to follow, just like learning a tennis serve! Best of all, you are provided with a coach, your mirror, to show you when you do the actions right.
Relief from ear ringing requires that ALL the tinnitus factors be addressed, including full understanding (cognition), and new brain circuits. This whole body approach works, because when you understand WHY you do these actions, then the mind is engaged in the therapy.
Dr. Grossan has published on Tinnitus therapy since 1970. He is board certified in Ear Nose and Throat, (Otolaryngology), and practices at Cedars Sinai Medical in Los Angeles.
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The down economy has given rise to an enormous amount of personal and cultural change. People have been laid off, downsized, some have come out of retirement due to lost portfolio assets, and divorce rates among the Boomer generation are skyrocketing. The amount of information produced each year has reached staggering proportions. How does any one person absorb, process and integrate such a high rate of rapid change and still maintain a healthy, positive outlook on life? This is the question facing our culture today.
Many people are drastically unprepared for the rate and intensity of change we are facing today. As the pace of life continues to quicken with the advent of new and more efficient technologies, and the world becomes more of a global marketplace, we are each faced with the need for greater levels of adaptability and resilience.
What If It’s… Time for a Change helps you understand your own personal experience of change, while understanding the dynamics of the human change process. This book provides tools, insights and practical strategies to deal with changes that have come your way unexpectedly, or to strengthen your capacity to initiate and succeed in creating the life change that you desire.
The down economy has given rise to an enormous amount of personal and cultural change. People have been laid off, downsized, some have come out of retirement due to lost portfolio assets, and divorce rates among the Boomer generation are skyrocketing. The amount of information produced each year has reached staggering proportions. How does any one person absorb, process and integrate such a high rate of rapid change and still maintain a healthy, positive outlook on life? This is the question facing our culture today.
Many people are drastically unprepared for the rate and intensity of change we are facing today. As the pace of life continues to quicken with the advent of new and more efficient technologies, and the world becomes more of a global marketplace, we are each faced with the need for greater levels of adaptability and resilience.
What If It’s… Time for a Change helps you understand your own personal experience of change, while understanding the dynamics of the human change process. This book provides tools, insights and practical strategies to deal with changes that have come your way unexpectedly, or to strengthen your capacity to initiate and succeed in creating the life change that you desire.
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The transition to college presents unique challenges for ADHD students. College bound ADHD students, as well as their parents and other adults that wish to support them, often have many questions about this transition and how to prepare for it. This short book offers them the essential information they need. The streamlined question and answer format allows readers to get right to the information they want with a minimum investment of time and effort. Readers will learn about how to find an ADHD friendly college, what kind of support is available during the college years and how to access it, what to say, if anything, about ADHD in an application, and the real truth about ADHD in adulthood and its impact on college success. Twenty five key questions are asked and then answered providing ADHD students, their parents, and the professionals that work with these young people an invaluable resource for navigating the college transition.
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What is a Hidden Mickey?
A Hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse concealed in the design of a Disney attraction, resort, or movie. Traditionally, it takes the shape of Mickey’s head and ears in silhouette (one large circle with two smaller circles on top), but Hidden Mickeys can also take on many forms.
Now you can find hidden Mickeys in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
Follow the adventures of Joey, an adventurous little mouse, on an expedition throughout the Magic Kingdom at Disney World as he discovers
Hidden Mickeys in every land and on each theme park a ttraction.
The excitement and the thrill of the hunt is what Joey lives for, as he believes that each Hidden Mickey is not only an amazing part of the Hidden magic at the Magic Kingdom, but also a tribute to mice all over the world.
This tenacious little mouse will leave no stone unturned and will not rest until he finds each Hidden Mickey. Joey also makes sure that everyone
who hears his tale will be able to discover the park’s Hidden treasures for themselves and be able to enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Embark on a journey to remember, as together you will explore the secrets that lie within the park walls. Or, simply choose a ride and see where they hide on this fascinating and magical quest to find Hidden Mickeys.
What is a Hidden Mickey?
A Hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse concealed in the design of a Disney attraction, resort, or movie. Traditionally, it takes the shape of Mickey’s head and ears in silhouette (one large circle with two smaller circles on top), but Hidden Mickeys can also take on many forms.
Now you can find hidden Mickeys in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
Follow the adventures of Joey, an adventurous little mouse, on an expedition throughout the Magic Kingdom at Disney World as he discovers
Hidden Mickeys in every land and on each theme park a ttraction.
The excitement and the thrill of the hunt is what Joey lives for, as he believes that each Hidden Mickey is not only an amazing part of the Hidden magic at the Magic Kingdom, but also a tribute to mice all over the world.
This tenacious little mouse will leave no stone unturned and will not rest until he finds each Hidden Mickey. Joey also makes sure that everyone
who hears his tale will be able to discover the park’s Hidden treasures for themselves and be able to enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Embark on a journey to remember, as together you will explore the secrets that lie within the park walls. Or, simply choose a ride and see where they hide on this fascinating and magical quest to find Hidden Mickeys.
Abstract
What is a Hidden Mickey?
A Hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse concealed in the design of a Disney attraction, resort, or movie. Traditionally, it takes the shape of Mickey’s head and ears in silhouette (one large circle with two smaller circles on top), but Hidden Mickeys can also take on many forms.
Now you can find Hidden Mickeys in Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure!
BONUS - HIDDEN MICKEY CHECKLIST INCLUDED!
Follow the adventures of Joey, an adventurous little mouse, on an expedition throughout Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure as he
discovers Hidden Mickeys in every land and on each theme park attraction.
The excitement and the thrill of the hunt is what Joey lives for, as he believes that each Hidden Mickey is not only an amazing part of the
hidden magic at Disneyland, but also a tribute to mice all over the world.
This tenacious little mouse will leave no stone unturned and will not rest until he finds each Hidden Mickey. Joey also makes sure that everyone
who hears his tale will be able to discover the park’s hidden treasures for themselves and be able to enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Embark on a journey to remember, as together you will explore the secrets that lie within the park walls. Or, simply choose a ride and see where they hide on this fascinating and magical quest to find Hidden Mickeys.
What is a Hidden Mickey?
A Hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse concealed in the design of a Disney attraction, resort, or movie. Traditionally, it takes the shape of Mickey’s head and ears in silhouette (one large circle with two smaller circles on top), but Hidden Mickeys can also take on many forms.
Now you can find Hidden Mickeys in Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure!
BONUS - HIDDEN MICKEY CHECKLIST INCLUDED!
Follow the adventures of Joey, an adventurous little mouse, on an expedition throughout Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure as he
discovers Hidden Mickeys in every land and on each theme park attraction.
The excitement and the thrill of the hunt is what Joey lives for, as he believes that each Hidden Mickey is not only an amazing part of the
hidden magic at Disneyland, but also a tribute to mice all over the world.
This tenacious little mouse will leave no stone unturned and will not rest until he finds each Hidden Mickey. Joey also makes sure that everyone
who hears his tale will be able to discover the park’s hidden treasures for themselves and be able to enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Embark on a journey to remember, as together you will explore the secrets that lie within the park walls. Or, simply choose a ride and see where they hide on this fascinating and magical quest to find Hidden Mickeys.
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The dull pain starts behind your eye, like it always does when you are stressed and overtired. You know that a migraine is developing, and start to wonder how you will manage this one. Grandma always told you to turn off the lights and apply hot compresses to your forehead. Your co-worker swears by her megadoses of Vitamin B Complex. You love the convenience of over-the-counter combination analgesics with caffeine. You have heard of prescription nasal sprays, pain killers classified as controlled substances, and even something about injectable bacterial toxins.
There are as many choices for treating migraines as there are triggers for these debilitating headaches. What worked one time for you does not work every time. Some medications take the edge off the pain, but cause other problems with nausea or tiredness. Some medications have lingering side effects or could be causing more serious problems later in life.
What If It’s…™ Migraine Treatments and Remedies provides an in depth review of the available treatments, from home remedies to prescription drugs to sprays and injections.
What If It's...™
Migraines (Series Book)

Title: Migraines
Author: Sarah Maggiore
Formats: Paperback, eBook, Mobile App
Coming Soon!
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What If It’s… Migraines explores the meaning of migraine, provides help to those who suffer from these debilitating headaches, and enables readers to differentiate between types of headaches. The book provides insight to migraine triggers as well as efficient ways to get relief from the pain. What If It’s… Migraines also teaches the reader about the disturbances in normal bodily processes that contributes to the pain from a migraine, in order to avoid an onset or decrease the intensity and frequency of occurrences.
With more than 3.2 million migraine sufferers in the US, guidance is needed from a healthcare professional who can relate to readers as both a patient and a nurse. Sarah Maggiore takes the role of a nurse advocate and educator in helping readers to understand the complexity of this ailment, and provides a comprehensive and unbiased review of available therapies and remedies.
What If It's...™
ADHD (Series Book)

Title: ADHD
Author: Sarah Milford
Formats: Paperback, eBook, Mobile App
Coming Soon!
Abstract
There is no clinical laboratory test for ADHD. To make matters worse, more than 50 other conditions have symptoms that can be mistaken as ADHD. In fact, 4 in 10 children are misdiagnosed and are unnecessarily receiving stimulant medications to control the symptoms of ADHD.
Adapted from the proven Nurse Navigator ADHD Health History Questionnaire pioneered at Portrait Health Centers, this guide will help the reader navigate through the conditions that look like ADHD. A comprehensive exploration of the sensory, behavioral, social, medical, nutritional and physical sources of inattention and hyperactivity guides the reader to a better understanding of the treatable conditions that need to be considered and ruled out as possible contributors to the symptoms being observed. As a result, an accurate diagnosis can be achieved.
Without an accurate diagnosis, no treatment can be effective.
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Pre-Diabetes (Series Book)

Title: Pre-Diabetes
Author: Dr. Jack Maggiore
Formats: Paperback, eBook, Mobile App
Coming Soon!
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Pre-diabetes, as the name implies, indicates a state or a period before the onset of diabetes. A relatively new term in the medical community, pre-diabetes is a wake-up call for those who are on a track of developing adult-onset diabetes unless a change is made to diet and lifestyle. Pre-diabetes is the gray zone that was created between “normal” levels of blood glucose and what has been established as diabetes according to diagnostic standards.
For the nearly 60 million Americans with pre-diabetes, yes approximately 1-in-5, responding to this wake-up call is critical to avoid the devastating and debilitating effects of diabetes. You may be on a path towards a life-shortening disease, but it is not a path of no return. What If It’s…™ Pre-Diabetes provides a deeper understanding of this condition, looking at how you got to this state, and providing guidance on how to avoid the progression to diabetes that was once thought to be inevitable. What If It’s…™ Pre-Diabetes is the answer to the cry “…If only I had known that I could have done something to avoid diabetes, I would have.”
Dr. Jack Maggiore, a medical technologist specialist in clinical diagnostics, has developed medical devices and programs designed to tackle this runaway epidemic. Detection, Education, Awareness, and Lifestyle Changes is the acronym that Dr. Maggiore advocates to DEAL with pre-diabetes.