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		<title>Eye Contact</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some one asks:
&#8220;I am 54 and was recently diagnosed with ADD. My problem is that I&#8217;m unable to look people in the eye when I talk to them. How can I improve this character flaw?&#8221;
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Many people have difficulties with eye contact, which is not a character flaw, but rather learned behavior. To learn how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Falling out of touch</title>
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		<title>Conversational Difficulties in Adults</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Conversational Difficulties</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it is not what you say, but the way you say it that matters most.]]></description>
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		<title>Struggles With Relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Make a Great First Impression</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:18:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you get off on the wrong foot, acknowledge the difficulty and ask, "Can we begin again?"]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Secrets for ADHD Spouses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clear Up Confusion: Use this simple, effective relationship advice to begin speaking the same language as your non-ADD partner and clear up conflicts in your ADHD marriage. ]]></description>
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		<title>Playmates and Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a son with ADHD who is 9 years old. He prefers to play with girls instead of boys. He seems to fight with boys and act as a caretaker for girls. Is this another symptom of his condition?]]></description>
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		<title>Son Acts Withdrawn</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 15:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Novotni</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My 10 year-old son is very withdrawn and acts depressed in social situations. When an adult speaks to him or asks his name he just mumbles and won't look them in the face. His Dad and I have told him how this embarrasses us and have practiced social skills with him. He seems so sad at times and we want to help him. Any suggestions?]]></description>
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		<title>Conversational Skills in Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 15:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
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