Meds Of Adhd And Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.
Alternative Names
Pervasive developmental disorder - autism
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown, but this is a very active area of research. There are probably a...
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Supplements to Treat Your Child’s ADHD: GABA
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Is it ADHD or an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
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How to Survive the Holidays with ADHD or Autism
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Study Questions Effectiveness of ADHD Meds
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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 »
Cold meds can cancel out ADHD meds
Medications that treat cold and allergy symptoms can cancel out the effects of drugs that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according... Read more »
Fewer girls given ADHD meds, but use of other meds rising
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Generic ADHD meds just as good as name brand: experts
Parents should be aware that generic versions of ADHD drugs are as safe and effective as name-brand meds, a new Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs... Read more »
Writing problems tied to autism, ADHD
Swedish researchers say kids with autism and ADHD often show problems with reading comprehension, writing and spelling. The conclusion was based on... Read more »
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