Archive for Adult ADHD
Vyvanse in Adults: 14 Hours
Posted by: | CommentsA study was recently published which demonstrated that Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) works up to 14 hours in adults with ADD/ADHD.
In this study, measurements of adult ADD/ADHD symptom control were taken at 2 hours post medication, and were found to be effective all the way to 14 hours after the medication was taken.
Software That Helps With Learning
Posted by: | CommentsOften technology can help kids in school to learn effectively. This technology can be helpful for kids, teens or adults with ADD/ADHD – and it is particularly helpful when there is a co-existing learning disability – like dyslexia or any other LD.
Is Adult ADHD Real? Are You Kidding?
Posted by: | CommentsI was surprised to find that the British Medical Journal recently published a ‘head to head’ commentary on whether Adult ADHD was a valid diagnosis.
They had one paper written to say ‘Yes’ – Adult ADHD is a valid diagnosis, and then a second paper written to say that ‘No’ Adult ADHD is NOT a valid diagnosis.
ADHD in Jail
Posted 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.
Adult ADHD Resources in Toronto
Posted by: | CommentsI recently spoke at a conference in Toronto for professionals who deal with ADD/ADHD, and who wanted to learn more about working with Adults with ADHD.
One of the participants suggested that it would be helpful to have a spot for people to share their contact info and what they do.
I would be very happy to help to facilitate that with this blog post.
My invitation – if you provide an ADD/ADHD resource in the Great Toronto Area, please enter a comment below – with your contact information. I recommend a website or phone number. (If you post your email address, there’s a chance that someone could come to this site and ‘harvest it’, meaning start to spam you! NB You do have to enter your email to post a comment, but that doesn’t show up on the site)
Adult ADD/ ADHD Resources
Posted by: | CommentsI’m going to do a workshop on Adult ADHD tomorrow for professionals.
As I was preparing for this presentation, I reviewed a lot of research and resources on Adult ADHD.
This blog post is being written to share resources with you that may help you with Adult ADHD.
Adult ADHD: 7 Steps to Succeed
Posted by: | CommentsPlease join me in Toronto for a 1 day workshop on Adult ADHD on November 20, 2009.
This workshop is intended for a ‘professional’ audience – i.e. it is intended for doctors/therapists/coaches, etc. That said, I have had many non-professionals attend my workshops before and benefit from the participation (you just need to know that the content will move quickly and be in depth).
You can read more about the program and register here: Leading Edge Seminars.
ADD and Loving It
Posted by: | CommentsA great new TV documentary was just aired on ADD/ADHD. It’s called: ADD and Loving it. This documentary includes a Canadian Comedian – Patrick McKenna, as he explores what ADD means, and shares his personal experiences with it.
ADHD in the Military
Posted by: | CommentsRecently, a previous patient of mine contacted me to ask if I could fill out a medical form for him, as he is in his 20′s and he is applying to the Canadian Armed Forces. I was surprised he is already in his 20′s (time flies!), and I started to wonder about how ADHD may impact people’s ability to get into the military. This young man actually had depression when he was 16 years old, so I won’t be able to report back to you how the Canadian Military handled his case (with respect to ADHD, I mean).
Who Needs ADHD Medication?
Posted by: | CommentsLet’s face it – medication treatment for ADD and ADHD is controversial.
It is often a really big decision about whether to start a medication or not.
One of the first questions is this:
Who even needs to take these medicines?
Another way to think about this is:
What is the rational for ADHD medication treatment?
