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Dietary Approaches
A number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on behavior, except possibly in a very small percentage of children. Still various studies have reported behavioral improvement with diets that restrict possible allergens in the diet. Parents may want to discuss with their doctor implementing an elimination diet of certain foods or adding supplements that ...
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Expert & Community Posts
New Changes in How Doctors Can Prescribe Stimulants
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...checking for possible side effects, especially in children who are not able to articulate... Read more »
My Recent "AH HA" Moment
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...night (overly organized, I have learned, is a way for children to compensate for some of the... Read more »
Tips for Trick or Treating with Your ADHD Child
By Merely Me , Health Expert...who say that sugar does not cause hyperactivity in children yet there are many others who say... Read more »
Stimulant Medication Abuse
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...attention to the use of stimulant medications by your child. Parents should be aware of when a... Read more »
ADHD and the Role of Government
By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert...our public policy platform on adults with AD/HD and children with AD/HD, as developed and... Read more »
Health Guide
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
...heart failure, or heart rhythm disturbances). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and... Read more »ADHD: Highlights
...safety and effectiveness of ADHD drugs for preschoolers indicated that these drugs may benefit some children. However, the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (PATS) also suggested that these drugs... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
...methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a... Read more »Diagnosis of ADHD
...Pediatrics issued its first guidelines for diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in 2002. They include:Children between ages 6 - 12 should first be evaluated for... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
...disorders may mimic or accompany attention-deficit disorder. ADHD exists alone in only about one-third of children. Many professionals object to the use of the single term attention-deficit... Read more »Images
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Treating Childhood Mental Disorders
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Children Newly Diagnosed With Epilepsy at Risk for Cognitive Problems
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