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Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Skin Problems a Side Effect for Adderall XR

Most people are familiar with some of the common side-effects of Adderall: loss of appetite, headache, stomach upset, weight loss and difficulty sleeping. But one of the lesser known side-effects, skin problems can be devastating. An investigation on the adverse effects of Adderall XR in 2006 by the FDA indicated three areas of adverse events:... Read moreChevron
posted 05/21/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

What is an "Expert?"

In the past several weeks, some of the "experts" at HealthCentral.com have come under attack by readers because many of us do not hold medical degrees or have extensive formal education about the topics we choose to write about. Most recently, one of the experts here at ADHDCentral.com was undeservedly insulted because of a post she wrote about... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Managing ADHD Symptoms - Five Tips for Time Management for Children and Teens

There's no doubt about it, children with ADHD are often unorganized and lack time management skills. They may have trouble sequencing events or problems planning out their time. They may get distracted and forget the current task or lose track of time. They may underestimate how much time activity will take or hyperfocus, spending too much time on... Read moreChevron
posted 05/10/2011, comments (0)|
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Social Skills Training for Children with ADHD

Very few children are naturals at social interaction and sail through childhood making friends effortlessly, but children with ADHD/ADD have a harder time socializing than most. I remember being laughed at when I marched up to my 4th grade crush and told him I liked him and wanted him to come over to my house (in front of his friends). I was... Read moreChevron
posted 05/09/2011, comments (0)|
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Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

Herbal Remedies for Treating ADHD Symptoms in Children

Although there are many prescription medications to treat the symptoms of ADHD some parents opt to try some non-prescription remedies first. Supplements and herbal remedies are included in this realm of “natural treatments.” As do many parents of a child having special needs, I went through a phase of searching for vitamins and herbs... Read moreChevron

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