Archive for May, 2007
Diagnosis of Autism, Aspergers and PDD- NOS
Posted by: | CommentsThis article is to serve as a review of the diagnoses of Autism, Asperger’s and PDD NOS. You can refer to other articles as to how these relate to ADD/ADHD here: Autism, Aspergers and ADD/ADHD, ADHD Medication and Autism/ Asperger’s.
ADHD Medication and Autism/Aspergers
Posted by: | CommentsThis article about Autism and ADHD stems from the following question from a subscriber: ‘My son is diagnosed with PDD Autism – we have put him on Ritalin for behaviors and hyperactivity. Our family doctor feels that since the Ritalin has helped that he must also be ADHD. Could that be correct?’
Autism, Aspergers and ADHD/ADD
Posted by: | CommentsThis article comes from a subscriber’s question about ADHD and Autism.
The question is: “what is the prevalence rate of ADHD when the child has been diagnosed with Autism?”
Adult ADD, Comorbid Depression and Anxiety
Posted by: | CommentsA subscriber sent in this question: “when I was a child I was diagnosed with ADD. Although I was never on medication I didn’t actively seek much help. I’m beginning to realize that perhaps now at age 26 it is related to my depression and anxiety issues as well as motivation. I’m still struggling to get through a degree and not quite sure where to turn. I think I should go see someone about this but I’m not sure who the best person to turn to is”.
ADHD Talk Radio 2007- ‘ADHD The Good News’
Posted by: | CommentsI am pleased to announce that I have been asked to be the guest on a Talk Radio Show called:
ADHD: The Good News, with Laurie Walsh.
This show will be recorded live on CKTB 610 AM St. Catharines, Ontario. That means that if you live in the Niagara Region (Canada or the US), or as far east as the Greater Toronto Area, you will be able to hear the show live, and call in with questions, if you like.
More on Comorbidity in ADD/ADHD: Learning Disabilities, Tourette’s, and more…
Posted by: | CommentsThis article comes from a subscriber’s question: “are you looking at comorbid conditions such as learning disabilities and Tourette’s that often accompany ADHD?”
To start with, I have reviewed comorbidity and what it means in this article: comorbidity in ADHD.
