http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#e0007414-33c1-4df6-85e2-f77a08e7c49c I am not a believer in AD/HD as a disorder that need to be medicated. I believe that it is an alternative way of being,thinking,and learning. DRD4 has been associated with ADHD in various studies. A variation of it,DRD4 7R is found to be closely linked to ADHD and a behavior called novelty seeking. The human gene study suggests that behavior now considered inappropriate in a classroom may be related to behavior that once helped humans overcome their environment. Approximately half of children with ADHD have the 7R allele. It's suggested to occur spontaneously from 10,000 to 40,000 years ago. The discovery confirmed Thom Hartmann's theory of ADHD as being a hunter trait. He wrote about in his book,THE EDISON GENE. It was his books that got me to believe that ADHD is not a disorder that needs medication,but an alternative way of being,thinking and learning. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/01/020109074512.htm http://www.drugawareness.org/Archives/3rdQtr_2002/record0008.html http://www.popsci.com/popsci/medicine/d65fc4522fa84010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html http://www.ucihealth.com/News/Releases/ADHD-advantageousGene.htm According to Tom Hartmann, Edison-gene children and adults are by nature: page 4-5 of THE EDISON GENE: ADHD and the Gift of the Hunter Child/ Enthusiastic Creative Disorganized Non-Linear in their thinking(they leap to new conclusions or observations) Innovative Easily distracted (or,to put it differently,easily attracted to new stimuli) Capable of extraordinary hyperfocus Understanding of what it means to be an "outsider" Determined Eccentric Easily Bored Impulsive Entrepreneurial Energetic All of these qualities lead them to be natural: Explorers Inventors Discoverers Leaders According to the author of DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION, Dr. Ned Hallowell, a psychiatrist who has AD/HD and Dyslexia The Positive Aspects of AD/HD Most descriptions of AD/HD focus on the negative aspects and neglect to mention the advantages to having AD/HD. They include: * Creativity * High Energy * Intuitiveness * Resourcefulness * Tenacity * Warm-heartedness * Trusting Attitude (sometimes too much so) * Forgiving attitude (sometimes too much so) * Sensitivity * Ability to take risks (sometimes too risky) * Flexibility * Loyalty * Good sense of humor Not all persons with AD/HD have all these traits, but to the extent that there is such a thing as the AD/HD personality this list of positive qualities describes the advantageous side of the AD/HD personality. It should be noted that the problems AD/HD causes can be so severe that these positive qualities never gain full expression or recognition. http://www.drhallowell.com/resources/articles/positive_aspects.html AD/HD is an inherited personality trait that involves alternative way of being,thinking,and learning and doesn't fit with mainstream schools which involves auditory sequential teaching methods and rote memorization which are weaknesses for ADHDers. I believe that education reform is strongly needed and need to get rid of the "one teaching" fits all. That's definitely not true. AD/HDers need to be stopped being seen as defective because we don't fit in society's box. We are not people that need to be fixed. I don't think that all ADHD is genetic,and so it can have other causes According to the book, ADD AND ADHD COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE SOLUTIONS by Charles Gant,MD,PhD Physiological Risk Factors For ADHD 1. Food and Additive Allergies and Sensitivitites 2. Heavy and Toxic Metal Toxicity 3. Low-Protein,High-Carbohydrate Diet(Long-Term,not Acute) 4.Mineral Imbalances 5.Essential Fatty Acid and Phospholid Deficiencies 6.Amino Acid Deficiencies 7.Thyroid Disorders 8.B Vitamin Deficiencies I think ADHD should be renamed Attention Divergent Hyperactivity Diversity btw..not all ADHDers are hyperactive According to DSM-IV-TR....there are 3 types of ADHD ADHD,inattentive type.......that's predominanty inattentive symptoms ADHD,hyperactive type.....that's predominantly hyperactive and/or impulsivity symptoms ADHD,combined type.......that's combination of inattentive type and hyperactive type symptoms AD/HD has overlap with Dyspraxia around 50 percent. Dyslexia and ADHD occur in 30 - 50 percent of cases. Also short term memory issues fit right in with both Dyslexia and Dyspraxia and not just AD/HD. I'd think Dyspraxic's short term memory problems are global compared to Dyslexics who might have short term memory issues with words whether written or oral(especially if they have auditory processing issues). Dyslexics tend to have problems with sequences in regards to words, and Dyspraxics seem to have global problems with sequences like problems with sequential memory for actions in connection with planning/coordination issues which are hallmark of Dyspraxia. Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,ADHD overlap and said to have some connection with Omega fatty acid deficiencies....especiall y DHA. http://www.levente.nl/wetenschappelijk/richardson.pdf DANDA(Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association) has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group, as it became clear that most people connected to the Group did not have dyspraxia alone. Most, in fact, had AD(H)D (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It was the norm rather than the exception. http://www.danda.org.uk/pages/about-danda.php I am Dyslexic,Dyspraxic,inattentive type ADHD myself. I am not even sure that I have inattentive type ADHD because every one of my symptoms can actually come from my Dyslexia,Dyspraxia combination. I even did poorly on TOVA,the AD/HD test because of eye tracking/coordination and sensory integration issues(getting dizzy from the stimuli) which were confirmed by neurologists Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,AD/HD share problems with short term memory,disorganization,nonlinear thought processes,thinking outside the box in common. Dyslexia,Dyspraxia share problems with directions,sequences in common and they can share problems with speech and tend to have history of speech delays. The Dyslexic's problem with speech is more with phonological,word retrieval problems.....Especially the auditory,phonological Dyslexics. The Dyspraxic's problem with speech is more with problems with coordination like problems using their mouth,lips,tongue. There should be care taken to make sure Dyslexia doesn't get misdiagnosed AD/HD Dyslexia,inattentive type ADHD stems from a predominantly right-brained learning style. Dyslexia and inattentive type AD/HD are often seen in highly creative individuals and are common in gifted children. In many ways, the symptoms of AD/HD may be the result of an unharnessed imagination. A child's academic and language processing difficulties will simply make it very difficult to sustain attention,follow instructions,or to complete school work. It's important to make sure Dyslexia doesn't get misdiagnosed inattentive type ADHD. A child who is frustrated or confused in a classroom will have a hard time sitting still or obeying rules. It is important to make sure that Dyslexia doesn't get misdiagnosed hyperactive type ADHD Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:30:04 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#e0007414-33c1-4df6-85e2-f77a08e7c49c Raymond 2008-01-09T17:30:04Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#4d66b811-55a1-4631-8378-2750d0fa045c What struck me in watching this Frontline was how they kept talking about changing behaviors with medications. They clearly admitted that these kids were being given treatments, powerful drugs with dire effects, that were not well tested, or even known to be clinically effective. Though parents asked for alternate, behavioral therapies, the medical professionals didn't even seem to give this a moment's thought. It seemed obvious to me that in most of these cases these families would have greatly benefited from well thought out family therapy, mostly about teaching the parents how to teach the kids appropriate behaviors and kids and parents learning better communication skills with each other. Even if there are chemical imbalances, or brain anomalies, the behavioral therapies would give better desired results than hit or miss chemistry experiments. Later, these kinds of physical imbalances could be addressed, but with less emphasis on drugs. Such considerations as nutritional supplements (or just nutritional education with an emphasis on foods having desirable effects on the specific areas of concern), physical exercises, bio-feedback, etc. could be a first round of approach. As to "special education" concerns: in an enlightened society all education would be designed around the individual learning styles of the student. There was the big scare of higher percentages of teen suicide without the drugs, but (and I have had many years of experience as a phone counsellor) these suicidal thoughts are likely about feeling the pressures of not fitting in, because we label these kids in the schools and neighborhoods rather than enjoying them, rather than making room for everyone's specialness. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:10:52 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#4d66b811-55a1-4631-8378-2750d0fa045c libramoon 2008-01-09T08:10:52Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#07d4f2dd-f47c-45b6-ab18-767e94e7d073 I am about to watch Frontline on PBS on medication of children. At least this is being addressed as a serious issue. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:34:42 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#07d4f2dd-f47c-45b6-ab18-767e94e7d073 libramoon 2008-01-09T06:34:42Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#2b9c0322-ef71-4a69-b6f0-05a58aa2d518 As a person with Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,ADD who was in the special ed system for 3 years, I agree with you. just want to help raise awareness of neurodivergent conditions and discuss about astrological indicators for them.....especially when many astrologers focus on astrological aspects as psychological symptoms when these same aspects are found in neurodivergents(Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,other Learning Disorders,AD/HD,Aspergers,Autism,Sensory Integration Disorder) like those children and myself. Especially the psychological symptoms and neurodivergent symptoms overlap. A lot of misdiagnosing goes on with neurodivergents and they get placed on medications that they don't need. I know this personally with my misdiagnosis of schizoaffective bipolar by psychiatrists without any neurological or psychological testing being done. That motivates me to be an advocate/activist for neurodivergents and be involved in mental health human rights activism. That's why I created a petition to stop the misdiagnosing of neurodivergents with a proposal that there should be mandatory psychological and neurological testing to differentiate neurodivergent conditions from psychiatric conditions and keep neurodivergent people from being misdiagnosed. prevent them from being on medications that they don't need which could be very dangerous. There is considerable overlap of psychological problems and neurodivergent conditions. With Astrology as a psychological tool,it would make sense to understand neurodivergent conditions and learn to differentiate them from psychological problems which mental health professionals need to do. I am against the use of psychiatric drugs on neurodivergent children....especially when antipsychotics are being used on them for off-label use. Children dying from them too. That's one of the reasons that I created a petition to stop the misdiagnosing of neurodivergents. It's just not safe to be a neurodivergent person in today's society. I fear that if I have neurodivergent children(which is very likely),they will end up like the other neurodivergent children on medication. http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/antipsychotics.html http://www.news-medical.net/?id=17394 http://exploration.vanderbilt.edu/news/news_adhd.htm http://www.naminh.org/Research_antipsychoticsandyoung.php http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20050701/antipsychotic-drug-may-help-kids-with-autism Antipsychotics are used on mentally retarded children but are found to have negative results http://www.thenadd.org/pages/membership/bulletins/v2n2a2.shtml a lot of foster care children on mindaltering medications http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071209/NEWS01/71206023 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:45:22 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#2b9c0322-ef71-4a69-b6f0-05a58aa2d518 Raymond 2008-01-08T23:45:22Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#bdfd6f13-2cd3-4ca1-9d81-f14ce25dc333 Yet another of unending examples. It's not about dyspraxia or ADD or any of the vast possible differently abled scenarios. It's that old philosophical debate about the nature of man -- naturally good or evil. Do we immediately assume "naughty" rather than confused, uncomfortable, out of place, overwhelmed, aware of other information, having different goals? Do we assume good, godly, wholesome rather than brainwashed, terrified, indifferent, manipulative, working an agenda? Do we assume that people will only do what is "right" when hit with sticks, or do we assume that rewarding "good" behavior is the key, or do we understand that complex combinations of drives and experiences give us each a blend of sociability and selfishness? It's not only thousands of children with x that are misunderstood and unfairly labelled. We all have such opportunities. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:02:30 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#bdfd6f13-2cd3-4ca1-9d81-f14ce25dc333 libramoon 2008-01-08T23:02:30Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#8e4c162e-f359-4c81-b53e-b74bb479966f Thousands of children who have dyspraxia are misunderstood and unfairly labelled, according to a survey published today. Sometimes unkindly referred to as "clumsy child" syndrome, developmental dyspraxia is an impairment of the organisation of movement which can lead to problems with coordination and simple day-to-day tasks many people take for granted. But almost three-quarters of people questioned in a nationwide poll admitted that they thought behavioural and learning problems, common to conditions such as dyspraxia, were simply an excuse for naughty or disruptive children. http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/womenfamily.html?in_article_id=483530&in_page_id=1799 Maironiona McInally-Kier's son has Dyspraxia. He was born on July 6, 1992 Grand Cross of Mercury in Leo,Mars in Taurus,Saturn in Aquarius,Pluto in Scorpio - seems to indicate combination of neurological,muscular,developmental delays/issues Mercury is also contraparallel Saturn.....so Mercury-Saturn occultation T-Square of Sun-Venus in Cancer, retrograde Uranus-Neptune in Capricorn,Eris in Aries - seems to indicate problems with nervous system,hypersensitivity and being erratic,unconventional and confusing,misunderstanding,naivete,divergent/diversity,issues with tolerance,seen as being troublemaker, needing advocacy which fits right in with Dyspraxia Sun-Venus is also parallel Uranus-Neptune (so there is a Sun-Venus-Uranus-Neptune occultation) futhermore Pholus is parallel Sun-Venus and contraparallel Uranus-Neptune (Pholus makes us courageous and finds ways of bypassing the angst, of starting what is already inside, of bringing one's essence into flesh. http://papertv.com/planets.html) Mercury conjunct Chiron,Jupiter semisextile Chiron the wounded healer,maverick when it comes to thinking/communications. Compassion through painful experiences. fits with being "special" as in having special needs and/or being in special education. Can use his experiences of having special needs to teach and help bring about healing in others who have special needs. Can be great for teaching,counseling,advising,coaching. http://news.scotsman.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=2642491 There is a Dyspraxic Child named Jake who was born on Sept 22, 1987. Just by looking at the Numerology, He was born on 22nd, and so he has a master number birthday number which indicates that he has great potential but great challenges. 22 is the master builder He has Sun square Uranus which can indicate being unconventional(being different and singled out),problems with nervous system,high strung fits with Dyspraxia. Sun square Chiron,Jupiter sextile Chiron - the wounded healer,maverick. Compassion through painful experiences. fits with being "special" as in having special needs and/or being in special education. Can use his experiences of having special needs to teach and help bring about healing in others who have special needs. Sun-Venus in Virgo square Stationary Neptune in Sagittarius fits with the hypersensitivity and being hard to pin down,confusion,disorientation,disorganization,social skills issues...fits with Dyspraxia Mars in Virgo square Saturn-Uranus in Sagittarius can indicate motor skill coordination delays/issues as well as being accident Sun parallel Pluto is intensity as well as the obsessive nature of Dyspraxics Mercury sextile Uranus fits with thinking outside the box which fits with Dyspraxia Sun trine Pholus (Pholus makes us courageous and finds ways of bypassing the angst, of starting what is already inside, of bringing one's essence into flesh. http://papertv.com/planets.html) He also has Sun conjunct South Node Sun conjunct South Node is known as Sun conjunct Ketu in Vedic Astrology. interpretations for it are according to BENEATH A VEDIC SKY by William R Levacy Keywords: Sun = Activity; Ketu = Absence of Boundaries favorable: Many saints and individuals with highly developed souls have this combination unfavorable: Health problems,a weak or delicate constitution, lack of courage;many surprises,changes,and uncertainties;vision,circulation,and heart problems(such as low blood pressure);health problems,since father's or their own life has a lot of ups and downs Jake's Page http://www.angelfire.com/hi/austblonde/page.6.html I am thinking that Dyspraxics have challenging aspects to Neptune involving personal planets and points because of the hypersensitivity,nonlinear, disorganization,confusion,naivete of Dyspraxics. Those are also symptoms of Omega 3 fatty acid deficiencies. Omega 3 fatty acids are said to be connected to Dyspraxia Fish and algae are strong source for DHA Omega 3 fatty acids. Hard Saturn aspects involving personal planets and points because of the developmental delays as well as being hesitant,shy as well as depression/anxiety which is common in Dyspraxics. Hard Pluto aspects involving personal planets and points for the obsessive traits of Dyspraxics. Hard Uranus aspects for the erratic,high strung nature of the Dyspraxics. Hard aspects to the Moon for highly emotional natures of Dyspraxics. Some astrologers believe that it can be problems with the brain. Hard aspects to Mercury can be problems with the nervous system,communication perception issues. Hard aspects to Mars can indicate problems with the muscles and motor skills coordinations. I believe Dyspraxic charts show strong Outer Planet Energy. I also wonder if hard aspects to Chiron could fit in with being "special" as in having special needs like special education. I also have my suspicions about Eris in regards to neurodiversity which often needs advocacy. Dyspraxics have their strengths too,and so there can be easy aspects involving those planets too. They have average and above intelligence. I am very interested in Medical Astrology since 2003. Marcia Starck is my favorite medical astrologer. I don't like to rely on signs,houses for medical astrology insights. I actually prefer mainly focusing on hard aspects and midpoints for health issues like Medical Cosmobiologists. I really like this poem from Jakes's Page. It's not only very beautiful and expressive, but it really describes the Dyspraxic Child. I do believe that special needs children need a lot of love but also capable of giving a lot of love too. I feel that they are also learning karmic lessons about acceptance, tolerance, and diversity. A lot of these special needs children will grow up and even help others with special needs. Heavens Very Special Child A meeting was held, quite far from earth "It's time again for another birth" Said the Angels to the Lord above, "This special child will need much love" His progress may seem very slow, Accomplishments he may not show And he'll require extra care From all the folks he meets down there. He may not run or laugh or play His thoughts may seem quite far away In many ways he won't adapt, And he'll be known as handicapped. So let's be careful where he's sent We want his life to be content Please, Lord, find the right parents who Will do this special job for You. They will not realize right away The leading role they're asked to play But with this child sent from above Comes stronger faith and richer love. And soon they'll know the privilege given In caring for this gift from Heaven. Their precious charge, so meek and mild Is heaven's very special child. Author Unknown http://www.angelfire.com/hi/austblonde/page.6.html Information about Dyspraxia: http://www.dyspraxiausa.org/ http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/ http://www.ncld.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=466 http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dyspraxia/dyspraxia.htm http://www.dyspraxia.org.nz/what_is.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyspraxia http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/dyspraxia2.shtml Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:27:06 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/4c63c3b5-1430-40bf-92f5-33377b204878#8e4c162e-f359-4c81-b53e-b74bb479966f Raymond 2008-01-08T17:27:06Z