ADHD World Logo: Vote Now
By · CommentsAs you may know, I’ve participated with a social network on ADHD called: ADHD World.
The site is now going through a software upgrade – as well as a design update.
I’d love to get your opinion about which new logo would work best for the new ADHD World look – in your opinion.
The poll is being hosted here on this blog (rather than on ADHD World), because this week, a software upgrade is happening on ADHD world, and I don’t want it to disrupt the poll results.
Here are the final options for the logo:
ADHD Super Hero: Percy Jackson
By · CommentsA new block buster movie has just come out: Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
This is a movie about a young boy (10 years old in the book, but 17 in the movie), who struggles with school, and often gets into a lot of trouble.
Why? Because he has ADHD and Dyslexia.
Vyvanse in Canadian Pharmacies
By · CommentsFebruary 14, 2010
Vyvanse was launched in Canada officially on February 1st, 2010. Even though it was officially launched, there have been some issues with the ability of pharmacies to get Vyvanse on their shelves.
ADHD and Yoga
By · CommentsAs a doctor who works in the field of ADD/ADHD, I know that the ’standard’ medical treatments for ADD/ADHD don’t always provide the answers and solutions that people need.
‘Alternative’ or ‘complimentary’ treatments are used very frequently, and most of the time, people don’t talk to their doctor about it. Yet it’s important for both the doctor and yourselves to be aware of the up-to-date research in the area of alternative treatments.
ADHD Brain Research in Windsor/Detroit
By · CommentsA researcher in Detroit, Michigan is recruiting children with ADD/ADHD in both Michigan, as well as in Windsor, Ontario. He is embarking on a study to examine the brain changes in kids with ADD/ADHD.
This is very important research. You can read about it here.
ADHD in Jail
By · CommentsOver the years, there have been many studies which show that if one studies the incarcerated population, the rates of ADHD are upwards of 50%. This is a huge public health concern.
Despite having read this statistic a number of times from different studies, I haven’t heard of any actual treatment studies. I wondered why no one had proactively gone into the jails and started assessing and treating people for ADHD to improve their quality of life, functioning and improve their chances of meeting their goals after they are released from custody.
Vyvanse in Canada
By · CommentsUpdated February 1, 2010:
Vyvanse has been officially launched in Canada as of today.
This means that it is available in pharmacies (though if you are the first person to take a prescription to your pharmacy, they may have to order it in and it may take a day or two…).
Generic Concerta in Canada
By · CommentsConcerta is a long acting preparation of Methylphenidate. It was launched in the US in 2000, and in Canada in approximately 2004.
Do I Only Care About Medication?
By · CommentsAs a doctor who blogs on ADD/ADHD, I am often asked questions about medications for ADD/ADHD. This can be such a controversial and tricky issue.
Also – medications for ADD/ADHD is an area of expertise of mine.
