Understand your diagnosis. Do as much research as possible and write down how it impacts your daily life, your work and your relationships. Read books and articles on the condition as well as information on how other people cope.
Learn about your health insurance. If you don’t understand it, find someone who does. Go over what the insurance will cover and what it won’t. Know in advance what your expenses are going...
In case you were not aware, ADHD Awareness Week (September 14-20) is happening right now as we speak. One purpose of such a promotional... Read more »
Stimulant medications are often used to treat ADHD but it is estimated that between 10 percent and 20 percent of people with ADHD are not... Read more »
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 »
There are many different reasons you may decide to stop taking ADHD medications or determine that you want to have your child take a... Read more »
Certain medications can interfere with the ability to do a job; for example, narcotics can interfere with your ability to drive or operate... Read more »
The holiday season can be filled with parties and celebrations. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with messages that this is the season of joy. ... Read more »
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, advocacy is “the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or... Read more »
The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be... 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 »
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 »