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How to Select a Professional to Work with You and/or Your Child

December 5, 2011

If you or your child has, or suspect you have, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD or ADHD), you will most likely consult with a specialist or professional at some time, whether for diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, or remediation. You may decide to have a formal evaluation for ADD/ADHD that may also include testing for learning disabilities and/or [...]

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ADHD medications show no association with heart events

November 21, 2011

This update is in follow-up to the FDA Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Stimulant Medications used in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Safety Announcement Additional Information for Patients Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals Data Summary Safety Announcement [11-01-2011] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating the public that a large, recently-completed study in [...]

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TDAH, Funciones Ejecutivas y Exito Escolar

November 21, 2011

  TDAH, FUNCIONES EJECUTIVAS Y EXITO ESCOLAR Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, Maestra en Ciencias Hace cinco años, la mayoría de los padres y maestros de estudiantes con TDA no sospechaba siquiera que el éxito académico de un niño está supeditado al desarrollo sólido de sus funciones ejecutivas. Hoy en día, sin embargo, muchos padres informados [...]

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Extended time improves reading comprehension test scores for adolescents with ADHD

November 7, 2011

OJP.RdgArticle.2011Open Journal of Psychiatry, 2011, 1, 79-87   OJPsych doi:10.4236/jsemat.2011.13014 Published Online October 2011 CLICK here to read the complete Article Given the findings of this study, it would seem advisable forclinicians assessing individuals with ADHD to inquire directly about whether they are able to complete tests involving reading comprehension within the time usually allowed. If [...]

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Report Finds Parent Training Effective for Treating Young Children With ADHD

October 31, 2011

Report Finds Parent Training Effective for Treating Young Children With ADHD Press Release Date: October 24, 2011 Formal training in parenting strategies is a low-risk, effective method for improving behavior in preschool-age children at risk for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), while there is less evidence supporting the use of medications for children younger [...]

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Mistakes Improve Children’s Learning – Marilyn Price-Mitchell, Ph.D.

September 13, 2011

Helping Kids See the Good Side of Getting Things Wrong Published on September 7, 2011 by Marilyn Price-Mitchell, Ph.D. in The Moment of Youth Everyone makes mistakes and children are no exception. What’s important is how we learn from them. Yet, children grow up in a society that pressures them to be perfect and intelligent [...]

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ADHD and Emotional Regulation Video by Dr. Russell A. Barkley

August 29, 2011

Dr Russell Barkley, Ph.D giving a lecture on ADHD at The Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy Canada (CADDAC Dr. Barkley’s website can be found at: http://www.russellbarkley.org/ Books and videos by Dr. Barkley:  CLICK HERE  

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The Truth About Attention Deficit Disorder by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

August 27, 2011

Blogs The Mysteries of ADD published originally on the web for Psychology Today magazine. Tom Brown’s website www.DrThomasEBrown.com The truth about attention deficit disorder by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. The Mysteries of ADD and High IQ The five truths about attention deficit disorder. Published on August 16, 2011 by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. in The [...]

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High IQ Kids With ADHD – Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

July 26, 2011

Bright students are not immune from the cognitive difficulties that plague other children and adolescents with attention deficit disorder, a new Yale study has found. For the complete report: High-IQ-Kids-with-ADHD Youth with high IQs and ADHD suffered difficulty with working memory, processing speed, organization and focus, according to the study published online July 26 in [...]

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2011/2012 CHADD Meeting Schedule

July 13, 2011

Meetings take place at 5:55 PM at 65 East 89th Street Oct 3, 2011 Nov 7 Dec 5 Jan 9, 2012 Feb 8 (Wednesday) Mar 5 Apr 2 May 7 Jun 4 For the latest information bookmark this page , and check back often!

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