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8 Ways to Decrease Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior

In Part One of my series on ADHD and aggression we talked about some of the possible contributing factors to your child’s aggressive outbursts. Some of these factors may include anxiety, an inability to deal with anger and frustration, impulsivity, sensory processing difficulties, and difficulty with understanding consequences. No matter... Read moreChevron
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What is it Like to Take Adderall?

Hi everybody,   We are going to try something new here on ADHDCentral.  In a previous post I had talked about our experience with a drug called Risperidone.  My son has recenly begun taking this medication and I was eager to share this experience with members as well as hear your feedback based upon your personal experiences. The... Read moreChevron
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What to Do When Your ADHD Child Won’t Gain Weight

There are a lot of potential reasons why a child with ADHD might not gain weight so easily. Hyperactivity  can cause a child to be motorized all day with little motivation to stop and eat food. Getting a child with ADHD to simply sit down, take a break, and eat can prove challenging. Some children with ADHD or related disorders may have... Read moreChevron
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Our Experience with Risperdal (Risperidone)

In this post I will share some of the research about an anti-psychotic medication called Risperdal. I will also share our personal experience in treating our son with this medication. In my previous post I had discussed the process of making the decision to medicate your child.  For any parent who must make this decision, it is not an easy... Read moreChevron
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Decision Points: Medicating Your ADHD Child

The decision of whether or not to use medication as part of your child’s treatment plan can be extremely daunting. I don’t know of any parent who makes this choice lightly. There are many worries - primarily how the medication may affect a developing mind. You may be concerned about side effects. You may hear exaggerated stories of... Read moreChevron
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