Category Archives: ADHD

  • Wednesday, 14 November 2012 19:27 eNews: Research Update- Diagnoses for Children Posted by New DSM Diagnoses revisions for children. See link below eNews: Research Update....

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  • Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:04 Brain Development Not Affected By Long-Term ADHD Drug Posted by Two recent studies show that long-term use of some ADHD medications may not have lasting neurological affects, at least according to new animal research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Johns Hopkins. The studies looked...

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  • Tuesday, 23 October 2012 13:09 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is both under and over diagnosed, study suggests Posted by ScienceDaily (Oct. 19, 2012) — Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is both under and over diagnosed. That’s the result of one of the largest studies conducted on ADHD in the United States, published in the Journal of Attention Disorders....

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  • Monday, 22 October 2012 1:23 Can Treating Moms with ADHD Help Their Kids? | Psych Central News Posted by Research has shown us that one of the greatest barriers for effective treatment of children with ADHD, is having a parent with untreated ADHD. The goal of this study is to determine if the need for stimulant...

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  • Thursday, 18 October 2012 2:17 Exercise Boosts School Performance for Kids With ADHD | Psych Central News Posted by   More and more studies are finding that exercise improves mental health. This study links exercise to improvements in attention and reductions in ADHD symptoms. Previous studies have found exercise to be a buffer against anxiety...

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  • Friday, 07 September 2012 7:11 How is ADHD Tested in Children? Posted by How is ADHD tested? There are essentially three ways to get your child assessed for ADHD. They’ll be outline here in the order of complexity. For mild, uncomplicated cases, the first one will suffice, but for...

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  • Friday, 31 August 2012 9:03 What is ADHD? Posted by   Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD or ADD “is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood, effecting 5-8% of children. It can profoundly effect the academic achievement, well-being, and social interactions of children. The primary symptoms of...

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  • Tuesday, 07 August 2012 14:17 ADHD Linked with Slower Brain Development Posted by A new study of 465 children recently revealed a two-year delay in the development of certain brain regions in children with ADHD. These brain regions, the prefrontal cortex (the front of the brain), have long been...

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  • Saturday, 21 July 2012 14:39 What are the Treatments for ADHD? Posted by What are the Treatments for ADHD in Children and Teens?   The effectiveness of treatment for ADHD in children and teens varies greatly depending on a number of factors, such as the severity of the symptoms....

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  • Saturday, 21 July 2012 14:12 What Causes ADHD? Posted by What causes ADHD?     According to the National Institute of Mental Health there are three primary causes of ADHD. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/what-causes-adhd.shtml)       Genetics: Genes are the biological blueprints that are passed down through families. Many...

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