Archive for July, 2008

What is the difference between ADHD and ODD?

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

likeanangel asked: Does any one know the differences between the two? I have a 5 yr old that was diagnosed with ADHD and the pills are making him act more high then anything. He is only on 10mg and I was told by another mom at soccer practice a ...

Where do I start in having my daughter tested for ADHD?

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Lisa asked: I've suspected my daughter has had ADHD since she was 3. She can't seem to sit still and is always on the go. When other kids sit calmly, she just doesn't seem to be able to. She is 5 now and in school. I'd ...

Should children take ADHD medications or are alternative remedies safer?

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Felicia asked: I have to write a paper on whether or not children should take ADHD med. Im still on the fence about it and I would really like to have a firm opinion on the subject before I write it. Please Help! Thanks.Marie

Do You Have These ADHD Symptoms?

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Aliza Adar Levine asked: Although ADHD has been researched and studied for over a century, there are still aspects of it that are not understood by the general public. ADHD is a disorder that affects a person's ability to pay attention and focus. Although this sounds simple enough, the ...

ADHD And the Morning Routine

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Angie Dixon asked: Saying my ADHD son doesn't wake up well would be like saying Old Faithful is a pretty big geyser. This child, age 10 and with severe ADHD, wakes up like a rock. Morning has always been a difficult time for us, even before the ADHD diagnosis. He whines. ...

The ADHD Child: How He Went From F’s to A’s

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Tellman Knudson & Stephanie Frank asked: I love to tell this story about an ADHD child who went from F's to A's in science using hockey cards. There was this kid with ADHD symptoms that I worked with clinically who was a brilliant kid (as anyone with an ADHD child can ...

How come people with ADD/ADHD have to sit in the same spot everytime?

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

ihateaccounting asked: I notice that people with ADD or ADHD always have to sit in the same spot in a classroom everytime. What the hell is that? This is college students I've noticed doing this. One girl even said "I just really like this seat for some reason" and this other ...

Five Tips for Handling ADHD In Your Family

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Angie Dixon asked: Having more than one child is a challenge. Okay, having one child is a challenge, having two or more is a monumental challenge. When one of those children (or more than one) has ADHD, the challenge multiplies exponentially. Below are some tips for handling ADHD in the ...

adhd:,,,,,,?

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

lv2dance asked: i think i have adhd, well actually im like positive so how do i tell my parents (though they already really know)? do i have to go to a certain doctor or just a regular one? advice =DJavier

New Study on Adhd Treatment: Can Pine Bark Reduce Adhd Symptoms in Children?

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Alvin Toh asked: ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is commonly diagnosed among children, particularly those in the United States. Drug medications such as Ritalin, Adderall and Trileptal are often prescribed to help alleviate ADHD symptoms. Most of these medications have mild to severe side-effects and can become habit-forming. A ...