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Should You Give Your Child ADHD Medication During the Summer Months: The Experts Speak Out

ADHD is a medical condition but the symptoms are often behavioral and medication is used to help increase focus and reduce impulsiveness and hyperactivity. Because medication is not used to control bodily functions, some parents wonder whether giving medication during the summer time is appropriate or if children should be given a "medication... Read moreChevron
posted 06/07/2011, comment (1)|
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Scholarship Opportunity for ADHD Students

I wanted to let everyone know about a scholarship opportunity for teens with ADHD. Shire Pharmaceuticals is offering a scholarship of $2000.00 plus 1 year of ADHD coaching.   The scholarship is open to: "US citizens accepted to or attending an approved college, university, vocational or technical school as an undergraduate student that have... Read moreChevron
posted 06/01/2011, comments (0)|
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Methylphenidate for ADHD

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant medication. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat symptoms of ADHD and narcolepsy. It changes the amount of some natural chemicals in the brain. Methylphenidate is the active ingredient in several ADHD medcations: Concerta Ritalin Metadate Methylin Types of... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
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Making the Decision to Change Your Child’s Doctor

In previous posts I have talked in detail about the decision to try medication for my son. I first wrote about our experience with Risperdal, and then followed up with how my son’s doctor added Celexa to the Risperdal. This medication combination has been extremely effective for my son. His attention span has increased, he is far less... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2011, comments (4)|
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Book Review: "7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD"

Title: 7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD   Author: Bryan Hutchinson   This e-book is available to anyone, for free, and provides valuable information about raising and teaching children with ADHD. The author, Bryan Hutchinson, is an adult with ADHD. He was not diagnosed with ADHD as a child and as a result... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2011, comments (0)|
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