Keep Adhd Kids Busy
Kids who have ADHD may face greater risks crossing the street, a new study suggests. A virtual reality simulation of a busy street revealed that kids 7 to 10 who had the neurological disorder did look both ways before crossing, but they misjudged how long it would take them to cross. The study's researchers say the ADHD children see the same risks in their street environment, but they appear to have a problem understanding timing.
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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 »
Training Parents, Not Kids, May Improve ADHD Kids' Conduct: Re...
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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 »
Most ADHD Kids Have Other Conditions Too
Most children who have ADHD also struggle with other conditions, researchers say. A study on 62,000 found that those who had been diagnosed with ADHD... Read more »
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