Archive for October, 2006
Medication for ADHD and Dyslexia
Posted by: | CommentsAt the recent scientific meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, a study was released which documented that Strattera improved ADHD and Reading Disorder (dyslexia). I will summarize this study here, but if you want to read the full report, please visit here.
Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, Dancing with the Stars and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsTwo footbal legends, and one reality TV show.
Hmmm…
What do these have to do with ADHD, you may wonder?
Two months ago, I wrote an article about parenting for ADHD, and I talked about how much my daughter and I loved the reality show, ‘So you think you can dance’.
A Must for Teenage Girls
Posted by: | CommentsAs a Child Psychiatrist, I clearly see the impact that our society has on young woman.
I regularly see teenage girls, preteens, and young girls who have a terrible body image. They are the perfect body size or shape, but they think that they are fat, and ugly, because they don’t look like a super model.
ADHD Medication for 3, 4 and 5 year olds?
Posted by: | CommentsWe know that ADHD is real.
We know that ADHD is a developmental disorder – which means that it starts in childhood.
We also know that the cause of ADHD is primarily genetics – in fact genetics accounts for over 80% of the cause. Of the 20% of causes which are not genetic – these are acquired cases. Most acquired cases occur before the age of 3 years old.
Concerta Dose: Getting It Right
Posted by: | CommentsConcerta is a newer, long acting preparation of Methylphenidate – which is the medication name for Ritalin.
It has been out for several years in the USA and Canada, and many other countries in the world.
Turning Lemons into Lemonade – Breast Cancer Victory
Posted by: | CommentsWhen you are facing a major challenge in life – the trick is to turn your lemons into lemonade.
One of the goals that I have with this blog, is to help you to turn weaknesses into strengths – so that you or your loved ones can succeed with ADHD.
ADHD, Concerta and Seizures
Posted by: | CommentsFor people who have ADHD (or ADD) and Epilepsy, there has been concern over the years as to whether taking ADHD medication, such as Ritalin, may worsen seizures.
Researchers from Harvard have just presented their data from a study which reviewed the impact of Concerta on seizures. The results are reassuring for ADHD and epilepsy sufferers.
Can Tonsillectomy Eliminate ADHD?
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Recently, a study came out in the prestigious journal of Pediatrics, which addressed whether a tonsillectomy could eliminate ADHD.
FDA Can’t Afford To Study ADHD Medication Safety
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In February 2006, an FDA committee suggested very strong safety warnings on ADHD medication.
