Adult Adhd Tools
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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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ADHD in Adults
The concept of ADHD in adults is relatively new. It was previously thought that ADHD was a childhood disorder and disappeared as a child... Read more »
What Does Behavior Modification Consist of for Adults with ADD/ADHD
Behavioral modification for children often involves the use of charts and stickers and is normally based on a system of rewards and... Read more »
Adult ADHD: Dealing with Forgetfulness: “Honey, I Am Sorry I Forgot...
If you are an adult with ADHD, chances are you have said this phrase over and over in your life with many different endings. It may have... Read more »
ADHD in Relationships: The Experts Speak Out: Part 3
Over the past few days I have been sharing with you responses from many different experts, authors, bloggers and adults with ADHD to the... Read more »
Can ADHD Enhance Your Relationship
Last week I shared with you many different perspectives on ADHD in relationships and many experts shared their ideas on steps you can take... Read more »
From Our Sources
How ADHD Symptoms Manifest in Adults
The DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) is the guide doctors use when diagnosing ADHD. But much of the wording included in this reference... Read more »
Diagnosing Adult ADHD
ADHD was once considered to be a childhood disorder. It was thought that as children reached puberty and then adulthood, symptoms disappeared. As... Read more »
Workplace Accommodations with Adults with ADHD
ADD/ADHD is covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act and individuals with ADD/ADHD can be entitled to certain accommodations at work based... Read more »
ADHD at Work
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
Controversial article says healthy adults may benefit from ADH...
An article in the journal Nature has stirred a controversy this week by suggesting that stimulant medications could be taken responsibly even by... Read more »
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