Adhd Mmpi Scales
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Highlights
Stimulant Medications and Heart Risks
All ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults with a history of heart disease. The...
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From Our Experts
Should I Buy My ADHD Child a Pet?
At some point or another, almost all children ask the question, "Can I have a pet?" Parents may cringe at those words. With a child with... Read more »
Rating Scale
Rating scales for ADHD quantitatively measure symptoms by having parents, caregivers and teachers provide information on ADHD symptoms in... Read more »
A Walk in the Park Helps ADHD Symptoms
I'm often asked if there are alternative, non-medication related ways to treat their or their child's ADHD. There are a small percentage of... Read more »
Five Non-Prescription Ways to Treat the Symptoms of ADHD
Probably the most popular method to treat ADHD in children is through the various ADHD medications. For many children the medications can... Read more »
When "Good job!" doesn't cut it: Alternative ways to praise your...
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From Our Sources
Rating Scales for Diagnosing ADHD
Although there is no single, definitive test that will state whether a child has ADHD, there are a number of rating scales that are sometimes used... Read more »
Scales
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Scales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers. Alternative Names Skin flaking Considerations Common... Read more »
ADHD: Holiday Depression in Adults with ADHD
The holiday season can be filled with parties and celebrations. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with messages that this is the season of joy. ... Read more »
Self-Advocacy in High School and College
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, advocacy is “the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or... Read more »
Diagnosing ADHD in Children
When you think your child may have strep throat or the flu, you take them to the doctor and after completing some laboratory tests, the doctor will... Read more »
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