The significant and overwhelming increase in the number of people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been highly debated over the past several decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people diagnosed with ADHD has increased by an average of 3% a year between 1997 and 2006.... Read more
The significant and overwhelming increase in the number of people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been highly debated over the past several decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people diagnosed with ADHD has increased by an average of 3% a year between 1997 and 2006.... Read more
Stimulant medications can be very helpful in treating certain medical conditions. Besides ADHD, these medications may be prescribed to treat narcolepsy and, if other medications have not been effective, depression. In the past, stimulant medications were also used to treat asthma, respiratory disorders and abuse. However, since the potential for... Read more
What is Executive Function?
Executive function is a relatively new term, often used by researchers, mental health providers and other experts to describe the cognitive abilities needed to accomplish daily tasks as well as learning. Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D., Director of Professional Services at the national Center for Learning Disabilities... Read more
What is Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome may effect as many as 1 in every 100 people. Most people, however, have a mild form and may not seek or require treatment. Boys are diagnosed with tourette syndrome more often than girls and the average age of onset is normally between the ages of 7 and 10, although the most severe symptoms are... Read more
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