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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
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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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Children with ADHD: Symptoms vs. Misbehaviors

It is a question every parent asks: How do I know the difference between ADHD symptoms and simple misbehaviors?   It is confusing. Suppose you walk into the living room to find your child bouncing on the sofa or running through the house like an out of control rocket. Is this hyperactivity, combined with impulsiveness? Is this simply a child... Read moreChevron
posted 05/03/2011, comments (3)|
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Celebrate Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health has designated the first week in May as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Why is this awareness campaign important to a site about ADHD? The reason is because some children with ADHD are at risk for developing a mental health disorder in addition to their... Read moreChevron
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Faking ADHD for the Medication

Yesterday, I posted information on Is ADHD Medication Addictive? One of the points discussed in that article was college students making up or exaggerating symptoms of ADHD in order to be given a prescription for stimulant medication.   NBCNews also recently posted an article, ADHD? 1 in 4 may be faking it. According to the article, 22... Read moreChevron
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