Archive for September, 2007
CADDAC – Canadian ADHD Advocacy
Posted by: | CommentsThis week, the Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy Canada is promoting an awareness campaign for ADD and ADHD in Canada.
The goal is to increase awareness of ADD and ADHD in Canada, and help to advocate for appropriate services.
FDA To Study Cardiovascular Risk of ADHD Medication
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it comes to ADD and ADHD medication, there have been a number of new warnings that have come out in the past two years. I would suggest that one of the most serious is the concern that ADHD medication can cause heart attacks, strokes, or sudden death.
Come And See Me Live!
Posted by: | CommentsThe Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario, London Ontario Chapter, has invited me to present at their ADHD Conference on Friday October 12, 2007.
Hispanic Health: ADD and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsA new US survey looked at knowledge in several ethnic groups, including the Hispanic community.
The results clearly show that the Hispanic community in the US is struggling with getting enough information about ADD and ADHD, particularly in their own language. They are less likely to know where to get help, they are more likely to have concerns about stigma and cost of treatment.
Bloggers – Is Myspace Stealing Your Content?
Posted by: | CommentsAlthough this blog is all about ADD and ADHD, as a blogger, there are issues and trends that I occasionally feel that I need to report on. If you are a blogger – this post is important to you.
Podcast and new media expert Paul Colligan recently had his content stolen and posted on Myspace news. This story was detailed on Techcrunch.
White Noise Helps with Concentration in ADD/ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsAs a child psychiatrist, I know that most teens with ADD or ADHD do their best school work while listening to their music.
I often have to convince parents and teachers to allow their ADD/ADHD kids and students the privelage of listening to music while they work.
Pycnogenol for ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsA new study has come out of Europe which has demonstrated that Pycnogenol has helped to reduce the symptoms of ADD and ADHD in children.
Pycnogenol is an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. It was used in this study of 57 children who took either a placebo, or pycnogenol. Pycnogenol was found to reduce stress hormones in the children, and this led to a reduction in ADD/ADHD symptoms.
ADHD or Gifted?
Posted by: | CommentsSometimes children who are very intelligent (referred to as gifted) can be diagnosed incorrectly with ADD or ADHD.
How could this happen?
A gifted child may be under challenged and bored in the classroom. When not stimulated enough, they can feel that it’s not worth paying attention and applying themselves.
Another Article on Food Additives
Posted by: | CommentsRecently, I posted to this blog about food additives causing hyperactivity.
I know that this is an area of significant interest and concern amongst my readers on this blog.
Rubifen vs. Ritalin – Pharmac Changes its Mind
Posted by: | CommentsThe New Zealand Herald reports that Pharmac is looking to change its rule that everyone on Ritalin has to switch to Rubifen.
