ADHD Medications Show No Association With Heart Events
“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).”
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TDAH, Funciones Ejecutivas y Exito Escolar Рen Espa̱ol/Spanish
by: Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, Maestra en Ciencias Hace cinco años, la mayorÃa 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 dÃa, sin embargo, muchos padres informados y educadores han caÃdo en la … Read more
Report Finds Parent Training Effective for Treating Young Children With ADHD
Report finding that training in parenting strategies is a low-risk and effective method for improving behavior in ADHD diagnosed preschool children, rather than the less proven effective use of medications for children younger than 6 years old.
Teens and Privacy: Should I Spy on My Child?
Parents often feel the need to snoop into their teen’s private life; but, when is it appropriate and when is it not? Giving a child privacy as to what they hide in his or her room is a privilege for being trustworthy. However, if your child is partaking in an incriminating habit/behavior, it may be necessary to “spy†on him or her. There are effective ways to “spy†on your child, and there are proper ways to confront your child about what you, the parent, discovers.
ADHD Statistics
Statistics about American ADHD children aged 5-17, 1998-2009. Some statistical information includes: key findings, percentage of ADHD children diagnosed between 1998-2009, ADHD prevalence varied by race, etc.
Prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD in the United States
Research on the prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD. Results include an estimated prevalence of current adult ADHD at 4.4%, and correlates such as being male, unemployed, and previously married. Many ADHD adults are untreated for their disorder, yet many are treated for other comorbid mental and substance disorders that they may have in addition to ADHD.
ADHD and Emotional Regulation Video by Dr. Russell A. Barkley
Video presentation by Dr. Russell Barkley.
ADHD And the Role of The Educational Therapist
Audio presentation by Susan Macari on educational therapists.
CHANGES TO THE DSM – HOW THEY WILL AFFECT YOU
CHANGES TO THE DSM HOW THEY WILL AFFECT YOU The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Is Changing! This Manual Determines the Criteria for Diagnosing Disabilities, Including ADHD How Will These Changes Affect You? [This meeting is appropriate for Adults, Parents, Educators and ADHD Treatment Professionals] Dr. Mary Solanto will fill us in … Read more
TDAH: ¿Mi niño la tiene? – en Español/Spanish
¿Cuáles son las señas de la TDAH? TDAH es la abreviación de trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad. Los niños con TDAH pueden tener un comportamiento hiperactivo, falta de atención y dificultad para concentrarse. La mayorÃa de los niños con TDAH tienen señas tanto de hiperactividad como de problemas de atención. Sin embargo, algunos … Read more
Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. on ADHD
Video by Dr. Hallowell.
¿Que es el ADHD/TDAH? – en Español/Spanish
(What Is ADHD?) Jack, el hijo de Lisa, siempre habÃa sido muy inquieto. Incluso cuando estaba en pre-escolar, convertÃa su casa en una especie de remolino, gritando, desordenando las cosas de la casa y montándose en los muebles. Ningún juguete o actividad cautivaba su atención mas de un par de minutos tras los cuales volvÃa, … Read more