ADHD is a medical condition but the symptoms are often behavioral and medication is used to help increase focus and reduce impulsiveness... Read more »
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... Read more »
So, as I said in my last SharePost, my son was recently diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I had my doubts about the... Read more »
In previous posts I have talked in detail about the decision to try medication for my son. I first wrote about our experience with... Read more »
In Part One of my series on ADHD and aggression we talked about some of the possible contributing factors to your child’s aggressive... Read more »
From the time my son was just a toddler, as a mother, I had concerns over some of his behaviors. I remember taking him to the doctor when he was... Read more »
From the time my son was just a toddler, as a mother, I had concerns over some of his behaviors. I remember taking him to the doctor when he was... Read more »
Drugs to treat ADHD are often the frontline treatment for children, but experts say many parents struggle to know how long their kids should remain... 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 »
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent... Read more »