For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults, after all are supposed to be self sufficient and able to complete the work assigned to them. They may feel that asking for accommodations is the same as saying they are a failure. Or they may fear that their boss will view the accommodations as unnecessary and unreasonable. They may worry that co-workers will feel resentment, wondering why one...
Read moreMost articles written about ADHD often lump the three subtypes together, giving a fairly "one size fits all" perspective on how ADHD... Read more »
ADHD Predominately Inattentive Type According to the diagnostic criteria, an individual with at least six of the following symptoms of... Read more »
Ah yes, the never ending debate of medicating, over-medicating, under-medicating and misdiagnosing ADD/ADHD. For me, I'd have to say it was... Read more »
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated, 20.8% of all adults (45.3 million people) smoke cigarettes in... Read more »
There are many different reasons you may decide to stop taking ADHD medications or determine that you want to have your child take a... Read more »
Inattention is one of the major symptoms of ADHD, although it is still greatly misunderstood. Some experts believe that it is “over” attention,... Read more »
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
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Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION, OSMOTIC - ORALPronounced: (METH-il-FEN-i-date)Concerta Oral Uses Methylphenidate is used as part... Read more »
Your child is not doing so well in school. The teacher has been sending home notes about behavior: your child is being disruptive, seems easily... Read more »
According to the Mayo Clinic , it is estimated that 7.5% of school-aged children have AD/HD. The great majority of these children grow up to be... Read more »