Info On Young Kids With Adhd
A new study suggests that the non-stimulant Strattera may help improve symptoms in some children with ADHD. The study of 101 kids ages 5 and 6 suggests improvement in some children, according to reports by their parents and teachers. However, only 40 percent of those who took the medication were considered "much" or "very much improved"--a finding that is not statistically significant given the size of the study, experts say.
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ADHD and Age: Are Younger Children Targeted for Diagnosis?
Are the youngest children in the classroom diagnosed with ADHD more often? According to a study completed by the University of British... Read more »
Accident Prone Kids and ADHD
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Children with ADHD and Obesity
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Is ADHD Medication Addictive?
The safety of stimulant medications for ADHD has long been debated. Are these medications safe to use? Will giving children medication at a... Read more »
Tips for Managing ADHD in Children During the Summertime
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Kids with ADHD have higher risk of alcoholism
Two new studies have shown that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have serious drinking problems than... Read more »
Study: Early intervention can help kids with ADHD
A study has found that using positive reinforcement and changing classroom routines can prevent behavior and academic problems in young children... Read more »
ECGs May Help Prevent Deaths in ADHD Kids
A new study suggests that giving ECGs to children who are taking stimulant medications may save 13 children's lives out of every 400,000 screened.... Read more »
Medication Breaks May Allow ADHD Kids to Catch Up to Tall Peer...
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent... Read more »
ADHD in Preschool
Preschool age children are often easily distracted and do not have long attention spans, however, symptoms of ADHD often become more pronounced at... Read more »
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