ADHD

  1. Keep Your Kids Off Prescription Drugs

    MomLogic &bull Feb 5, 2010

    Prescription drugs played a role in Brittany Murphy's death -- and one doctor says teens are abusing them at record levels. Here's what you need to know.... Full Story »

  2. The Wilde Side: Face to face with death

    BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Feb 4, 2010

    My maternal grandfather passed away on New Year’s Day and my seven year old got to experience his first funeral.   I was a little apprehensive, given that there was going to be an open casket. Also, my son has… Full Story »

  3. Scientists discover alterations in brain's reward system related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

    ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Feb 3, 2010

    Until now, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was related to alterations in the brain affecting attention and cognitive processes. Researchers in Spain have now discovered anomalies in the brain's reward system related to the neural circuits of motivation and gratification. In children… Full Story »

  4. Howie Mandell's Impulsive ADHD Pranks

    Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Feb 2, 2010

    Howie Mandell opens up about his experience with ADHD and OCD -- special extras from ADDitude's interview with the celebrity. Full Story »

  5. Must-Read Books for Parents Raising ADHD Children

    Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Feb 2, 2010

    Parenting blogger Kay Marner shares her reading list for anyone seeking extra advice for parenting ADHD children. Full Story »

  6. Children Born to Bipolar Parents at Risk for ADHD

    Add News from Additude &bull Feb 2, 2010

    Children of bipolar parents are eight times as likely to have ADHD as children not... Full Story »

  7. Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity (HealthDay)

    Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Feb 1, 2010

    HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Foster children who are placed in stable, loving homes show noticeable improvement in symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity compared to children who get moved around a lot and live with parents who… Full Story »

  8. Teach the ADHD Child to Clean His Room

    Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Feb 1, 2010

    Cleaning a room can be overwhelming to the child with ADHD. Having a schedule and time strategies can help. Full Story »

  9. Getting ADHD Children to Entertain Themselves

    Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Jan 30, 2010

    Will my ADHD child ever learn to entertain herself? Full Story »


  10. Could Lead Exposure Cause ADHD?

    Add News from Additude &bull Jan 29, 2010

    A link between blood lead and ADHD symptoms is explained in this new study... Full Story »

  11. Kids of bipolar parents at risk for mental woes (Reuters)

    Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Jan 28, 2010

    Reuters - Your preschool child is throwing a fit: is it just a temper tantrum, or could it be an early sign of something more serious, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or oppositional defiant disorder? The answer may… Full Story »


  12. Lead may be the culprit in ADHD

    ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Jan 28, 2010

    ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is among the costliest of behavioral disorders. New research suggests that the culprit may be an old villain -- lead -- and what's more it explains the causal pathway from exposure to disability. Full Story »


  13. ADHD and Mixed-Handedness, College Treatment

    World of Psychology &bull Jan 27, 2010

    It's been a rough week for kids and young adults with ADHD -- attention deficit disorder. Attention deficit disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Someone with ADHD has a hard time focusing and concentrating on work or school… Full Story »

  14. Neural processing differences in ADHD in individuals with and without prenatal alcohol exposure

    ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Jan 27, 2010

    The adverse effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on behavioral, cognitive, and social development can lead to a range of symptoms referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Attention and cognition problems seen in individuals with a history of prenatal… Full Story »

  15. Mixed-handedness tied to learning problems, ADHD (Reuters)

    Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Jan 26, 2010

    Reuters - Children who don't show a hand preference are more likely than their righty or lefty peers to perform poorly in school, a new study in the journal Pediatrics shows. Full Story »

  16. Howard B. Wigglebottom Books: Bedtime Stories Active ADHD Kids Can Relate to

    Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Jan 26, 2010

    The "Howard B. Wigglebottom" books teach our ADHD children that it's okay to be different -- that they're perfect just the way they are. Full Story »


  17. How to measure attention span of a fly: Implications for ADHD, autism in humans

    ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Jan 26, 2010

    An Australian-German team of scientists has found a way to measure the attention span of a fly. The findings could lead to further advances in the understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in humans. Full Story »


  18. Ambidextrous Children May Have More Problems

    Psych Central News >> Children and Teens &bull Jan 26, 2010

    A new study suggests ambidextrous children are more likely to have mental health, language and scholastic problems in childhood than solely right- or left-handed children. European researchers suggest that their findings may help teachers and health professionals to identify children… Full Story »

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  19. ADHD Impulsiveness, Cold Metal, and Wet Tongues

    Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Jan 22, 2010

    A certain percentage of impulsive ADHD kids are going to try it ? touching tongue to cold metal. Full Story »


  20. New Guidelines for Treating ADHD at College

    Add News from Additude &bull Jan 22, 2010

    A team of physicians is developing guidelines to treat ADHD in college campuses across the... Full Story »



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    Jul 8, 2009

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  2. draxoni

    Jul 6, 2009

    -Conditions that coexist with ADHD:A learning disability,opposition disorder,conduct disorder,anxiety and depression

  3. Josephine30

    Jul 1, 2009

    ADHD may be how your child acts because of a REAL learning disability, and you DO NOT treat learning disabilities with drugs!!!

  4. Canageek

    Jun 23, 2009

    @morriganfae I has Aspergers Syndrom, ADHD and a Learning Disability myself andhave been on Ritalin and Concerta as long as I can remember

  5. Ghotit

    Jun 12, 2009

    Any Learning Disability, Assistive Technology, Dyslexia view to recommend to the Ghotit Blog (http://dyslexia-blog.ghotit.com/)??

  6. MissyDonnieLuvr

    Jun 12, 2009

    @Purplemayte she works her ass off in school. She's got a learning disability and MMR and ADHD. I am so extremely proud of her.

  7. faith2832

    Jun 10, 2009

    So what I am being told is that a child with ADHD does not have a learning disability, so the school board believes...wow!!!!

  8. adhd_test

    Jun 10, 2009

    3 out of 4 children with ADHD also have a Learning Disability. Using a non-language test is a good way to avoid confounding results.

  9. Emp_Parents

    Jun 5, 2009

    Octomom and Jon & Kate+8=People Who Love to See Parents Fail: Octomom just signed a book deal, a documentary dea.. http://tinyurl.com/ra9kga

  10. deborahbarrie

    Jun 5, 2009

    RT @LeadBabiesHaving a learning disability isn't easy. Learn how to protect babies & children from LD, ADHD, etc. www.nomoreleadbabies.com

  11. DiseaseLinks

    Jun 4, 2009

    ADHD Adventure Summer Camp - AD/HD Summer Camp - Learning Disability (LD) Summer Camp: SOAR: ADHD Adventure Su.. http://tinyurl.com/o5jthe

  12. Medindia

    Jun 1, 2009

    Learning disability/ADHD or bad teaching?: We should not be quick to put the LD/ADHD label on our children. Some.. http://bit.ly/eq26W