Archive for ADHD General Information
When Did ADHD Start?
Posted by: | CommentsI was surprised to see an article in a major newspaper (The Toronto Star) reporting that ADHD didn’t exist until the 1950’s. They based this opinion on research by medical historian, Matthew Smith. While I support ongoing research and review of the history, I’m concerned about the impact of an article like this on the many families who are working hard to overcome stigma to get the help they need for ADD and ADHD.
ADHD in Families
Posted by: | CommentsWhen one member of a family has ADD or ADHD, it can have a big impact on ALL members of the family.
And, we know that ADHD is about 80% genetic, so often when one person has ADHD, one or more of the other family members actually have ADHD.
ADHD Lecture in Georgetown, Ontario
Posted by: | CommentsI’m pleased to announce that I will be doing a live lecture on ADD and ADHD in Georgetown, Ontario, on May 7th, 2009.
The title is: Attention Difference Disorder ™: How to Turn Differences into Strengths - ADHD in Kids, Teens and Adults
7 Steps To Succeed With ADHD - Seminar
Posted by: | CommentsI am pleased to announce that I will be speaking live in Toronto on May 28th, 2009, for Leading Edge Seminars.
This seminar is aimed to teach educators, therapists and other health care professionals about ADD and ADHD. While the level of content will be aimed to professionals, I know that many parents could benefit from this as well (and I’m pleased to say that I know of at least one mother from my medical practice who will be attending!).
Concerta and Adderall Covered in Ontario
Posted by: | CommentsI’m pleased to inform you that as of April 1, 2009, Concerta and Adderall XR will be covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program.
This is a huge improvement for people who were previously not able to get coverage for these newer medications.
ADHD: An Advantage for Major League Baseball?
Posted by: | CommentsRecent reports have explained that the number of therapeutic exemptions for Major League Baseball players have gone up over the past year to a rate of almost 8%. This means that the number of MLB players who are taking stimulant medicine for ADHD is almost 8%. To read a report on this, click here.
Quit Smoking And ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsCan’t seem to quit smoking?
It really could be your ADD/ADHD
Maybe you’ve been using your ADD/ADHD symptoms as an excuse for your inability to kick the habit – the tobacco habit.
ADHD and Divorce
Posted by: | CommentsDivorce is More Likely For Parents of ADD/ADHD Children:
If any parent of an child with ADD/ADHD needed any more proof that this disorder strains the entire family, you need only read the latest study on the subject in the October issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
