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Why Can’t Michael Pay Attention
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Gold Award, Charleston International Film Festival. Join the parents of six-year-old Michael as they seek to understand his impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention. After a multi-faceted assessment, Michael is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Michael's parents learn techniques such as consistent schedules, docking systems, star charts, and self-monitoring to help organize home life. Michael's parents face the pros and cons of medication.



