ADHD Roundup: April 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013

10 percent have autism, dyslexia, ADHD, language impairment

Up to 10 percent of the population is affected by specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia and autism, British researchers say.

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2013/04/19/10-percent-have-autism-dyslexia-ADHD-language-impairment/UPI-33851366345709/

Positive Self Talk Helps ADD

... be like an inoculation against the many negatives that are part of the miasma that surrounds common perceptions of ADD/ADHD. Take the negatives and see them in the lens of mirror traits. Mirror traits are what come to light with a 'disorder' when ...

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art180279.asp

Thursday, April 18, 2013

In The Room: Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec

... ersity students preparing for exams are using a drug typically prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help them study. more

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/04/18/mb-in-the-room-pavelec-winnipeg.html?cmp=rss

House Backs Bill Addressing Psychotropic Drugs for Foster Children

... in the report was prescribed 11 medications in one month, including two antidepressants and two stimulants to treat ADHD, at a cost of $1,088 to the state's Medicaid program. The state has since reformed the system by placing all foster children in ...

http://www.texastribune.org/2013/04/18/house-oks-foster-advocates-informed-consent-bill/

West Ridge Academy Opens New Outpatient Clinic For Youth

... ve, adolescents, young adults and families who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, school performance, ADHD, addiction, opposition and other mental or behavioral health issues.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2623229

ADHD or SSD (Sick Society Disorder)? A Pediatrician's View

Nearly one in five high school boys has been identified as having ADHD , and two-thirds of children with a current ADHD diagnosis are receiving prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall - yet a recent Kaiser analysis of 850,000 children ages 5-12 in 2010 had only 3.1 percent meeting ADHD criteria when a medical specialist made the ... (more)

http://walnutcreek.patch.com/articles/adhd-or-ssd-sick-society-disorder-a-pediatricians-view

ADHD or SSD (Sick Society Disorder)? A Piedmont Pediatrician's View

Nearly one in five high school boys has been identified as having ADHD , and two-thirds of children with a current ADHD diagnosis are receiving prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall - yet a recent Kaiser analysis of 850,000 children ages 5-12 in 2010 had only 3.1 percent meeting ADHD criteria when a medical specialist made the ... (more)

http://piedmont.patch.com/articles/adhd-or-ssd-sick-society-disorder-a-piedmont-pediatrician-s-view

How Cocaine May Have Caused The Financial Crisis: CNBC

... illicit drugs, and you didn't have to worry about what else was in it. Some folks on the Street even believed that ADHD drugs could make you a better trader by regulating your dopamine levels. A scientific study backs it up-kind of. No doubt a lot ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/cocaine-financial-crisis_n_3110404.html

Father and son anti-bullying photo goes viral on social media

... ol. Her son is currently returning to a new local school district. She has been an educational advocate for Asperger's, ADHD,...

http://www.examiner.com/article/father-and-son-anti-bullying-photo-goes-viral-on-social-media?cid=rss

Where to begin? Help to navigate school 504 plans, IEPs

... his school life is available on the Internet. That said, I have already let you know he has learning disabilities and ADHD , and we are not ashamed or secretive about it. He knows we love him just as he is and constantly reinforce with him that many ...

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/blogs/moms-at-work/os-help-to-navigate-the-504-plan-and-iep-processes-20130417,0,3707838.post

ADHD meds appear on Winnipeg campuses as 'study drugs'

... students preparing for exams are using a drug typically prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help them study, even though they don't have prescriptions. One University of Manitoba student told CBC News he recently ...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/04/17/mb-adderall-drugs-university-students-exams-winnipeg.html?cmp=rss

Oh, where to begin? Here's help to navigate the 504 plan and IEP processes

Canopy Studio and Trapeze Therapy Help Special Needs Kids Soar

... have mostly clients on the autism spectrum. But they are anxious and ready to help special needs children with ADD or ADHD, gross or fine motor delays or spatial integration issues---all of which can be helped with occupational therapy, Kenna says. ...

http://athens.patch.com/articles/canopy-studio-and-trapeze-therapy-help-special-needs-kids-soar

Another View: Too many children being diagnosed as 'hyper'

... Disorder. More than one in 10 American schoolchildren, 6.4 million between ages 4 and 17, have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two-thirds of these children have been prescribed drugs like ...

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shreveporttimes.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304180303%26nclick_check%3D1

Larchmont Bakery Owner Benefits Kids With Learning Disabilities

... wholeheartedly endorse their mission to educate, guide and inspire families of children with learning disabilities or ADHD and to change the perception of learning disabilities as a stigmatizing condition. Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities , a ...

http://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/white-plains-school-head-benefits-kids-learning-disabilities

5 Things: A Wildlife Experience, Talk on ADD/ADHD

2. Dr. Jolene Ross will give a talk at the Belmont Public Library on ADD/ADHD and executive functioning skills .

http://belmont.patch.com/articles/5-things-a8e784ca

Results of Pediatric Clinical Trial of External Trigeminal Nerve...

Subjects received eTNS nightly as monotherapy for the 8-week study period. ADHD symptom severity and cognitive performance were assessed at baseline, four weeks and eight weeks.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2621468

LifeManagement Center will offer NASCAR simulator at fundraiser

LifeManagement Center, which helps children and adults with ADHD and learning differences, will have a NASCAR simulator during its annual fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at The Citadel Holliday Alumni House.

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130418/PC1606/130419298/1032/lifemanagement-center-will-offer-nascar-simulator-at-fundraiser

Special Needs camps for the summer

... riding. Voyager Day Camp This is a day camp designed to meet the needs of children with learning disabilities and ADHD. The focus is on academics but there are many field trips and activities that are used to enhance learning. Camp Courage This camp ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/special-needs-camps-for-the-summer?cid=rss

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

America is not perfect

... of their food is fake and full of dangerous chemicals." There are issues, like child obesity, increased prescribing of ADHD and ADD medication and America's general issue with food that is terribly and unethically made. The United States has a ...

http://www.videtteonline.com/index.php?id=38575:america-is-not-perfect&option=com_content&catid=44:viewpointeditorials&Itemid=56

Google Searches For Mental Illnesses May Be Tied To Seasons, Study Suggests

... and 17 percent lower during Australia ones. The scientists found search declines during the summers on schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety and OCD, activity that appeared in both the U.S and Australia. Searches on suicide also declined by 24 and 29 percent ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/17/mental-health-seasons-google_n_3046147.html

Greenwich Fundraiser Benefits Kids With Learning Disabilities

... wholeheartedly endorse their mission to educate, guide and inspire families of children with learning disabilities or ADHD and to change the perception of learning disabilities as a stigmatizing condition. Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities , a ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/white-plains-school-head-benefits-kids-learning-disabilities

Educators call for better services for kids with learning disabilities

... or its education system. At the conference, experts gave a series of lectures for educators about disabilities such as ADHD that impact the learning process. DYS is also offering workshops Thursday for teachers to learn how to use alternative ...

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Local-News/2013/Apr-18/214161-educators-call-for-better-services-for-kids-with-learning-disabilities.ashx

April is Counseling Awareness Month

... Parent Coordination; and Supervised/Therapeutic Parenting. We specialize in treatment for: depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, autism, special needs children, behavioral issues, learning disabilities & school success, trauma, physical/sexual abuse, anger ...

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lansingstatejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304170302%26nclick_check%3D1

A poorly looking Lindsay Lohan goes shopping with her sister sporting ...

... . The insider told TMZ: 'We are suspicious of Adderall because of its many abuses - lots of people say they take it for ADHD, when they're really using it for weight loss and getting high.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2310700/A-poorly-looking-Lindsay-Lohan-goes-shopping-sister-sporting-horrific-bruises-pale-legs.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Freep this poll: WP - support Manchin/Toomey?

... alone are around 10% of the population at any given time. If a background check asks "ever" for anti-depressants, ADHD meds or painkillers, it would likely be half or two-thirds of the population. One of my friends was prescribed Prozac to help him ...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3009010/posts

ADHD diagnosis increases in 2013: Healthy diet approach aids disease

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed recently that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) has shown a huge increase in diagnosis, especially with teenage boys in the last decade. Since 2007, there has been a 16 percent jump, ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/adhd-diagnosis-increases-2013-healthy-diet-approach-aids-disease?cid=rss

18 Famous People with ADHD

The Grammy-winning singer said in an interview with Collider.com that he has "ADD mixed with OCD". That didn't stop him from bringing sexy back -- or writing hit after hit. Could your child have ADHD? We'll tell you the signs to look for, how to treat it and what to ask your child's doctor

http://www.parenting.com/gallery/famous-people-with-add-or-adhd?src=SYN&lnk=RSS

Including peers with special needs can be part of a teen's transition from child to adult

... to Jerome Schultz, a clinical neuropsychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of "Nowhere to Hide: Why Kids With ADHD & LD Hate School and What We Can Do About It." "It is a matter of right, as well as a reflection of the Jewish philosophy ...

http://www.jewishjournal.com/bar_and_bat_mitzvahs/article/including_peers_with_special_needs_can_be_part_of_a_teens_transition_from_c

KemPharm, Inc. Advances KP201 Clinical and Commercial Program With...

... its LAT technology to generate improved prodrug versions of FDA approved drugs in the high needs areas of pain, ADHD and other CNS diseases. KemPharm's lead clinical candidate, KP201, is in development for the treatment of acute moderate to ...

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=293518&full=1

Suven Life Sciences Ltd Secures 4 Product Patents for Their NCEs in China, Mexico and New Zealand

... associated with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Huntington's disease, Parkinson and Schizophrenia. With these new patents, Suven has a total of ten (10) granted patents from ...

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=293541&full=1

Groundbreaking Frozen Shoulder Treatment to Become More Widely Available

... accessory nerve or cranial nerve 11. Manifestation of HMD in children can result in an Autism, Asperger's, ADD or ADHD diagnosis, along with many other behavioral and developmental disorders. HMD in adults can show through Frozen Shoulder Syndrome, ...

http://www.pr.com/press-release/485570

Tweaking and Tweeting: Exploring Twitter for Nonmedical Use of a...

... The mixed salt amphetamine Adderall, commonly prescribed as a treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is the most commonly abused prescription stimulant among college students [ 1 ]. Colleges, as well as medical and dental ...

http://www.jmir.org/2013/4/e62/

Magnesium Tackles Memory Loss

... loss of cognitive function, loss of memory, Alzheimer's disease, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), migraines and Parkinson's disease, among others, according to AIDP. "We truly believe Magtein is a game changing ingredient ...

http://resourceinvestingnews.com/53767-magnesium-tackles-memory-loss.html

Your Complete Guide to Dunwoody Lemonade Days

... School Blue Shadow Jazz Band 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Dunking Tank - Participants TBA 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Live Music - ADHD (Parent/Teacher band) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Petting Zoo - Final day for the Petting Zoo! 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Skate Park Competition ...

http://dunwoody.patch.com/articles/your-complete-guide-to-dunwoody-lemonade-days

Groundbreaking Frozen Shoulder Treatment to Become More Widely Available

Captain Underpants Author Flies into Boise

... time," Pilkey said. "I had some learning problems and some reading problems--I was never officially diagnosed with ADHD, but I had all the symptoms. It wasn't a good time for me." Pilkey would often spend class time doodling and making up stories, ...

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/captain-underpants-author-flies-into-boise/Content?oid=2855841

Bart Rubin, PhD Highlights Need for Specialized Training to Provide Marriage Counseling

... Area. Dr. Rubin specializes in family and couples' therapy, child and adolescent behavior problems, substance abuse and ADHD. Dr. Rubin holds membership in a number of professional groups, including the American Family Therapy Academy and the ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bart-rubin-phd-highlights-need-for-specialized-training-to-provide-marriage-counseling-340012.php

Mental Health Providers at the Birmingham Maple Clinic Report on "The Power of One"

... cycle of abuse." The clinic provides treatment for a variety of psychological conditions, including child and adult ADHD, anxiety and panic disorders, chronic illness, depression, grief and loss, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual ...

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/press-releases/article/Mental-Health-Providers-at-the-Birmingham-Maple-4439680.php

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Raw milk and unregulated homeschools: should we allow them?

... ultra-conservative sheriffs. They claim raw milk has all kinds of health benefits, from curing allergies to alleviating ADHD . But government health agencies, which regulate or ban raw milk, say the risk of contamination with e. coli or listeria ...

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/homeward-bound/201304/raw-milk-and-unregulated-homeschools-should-we-allow-them

Mental Health Providers at the Birmingham Maple Clinic Report on "The Power of One"

... and the community. The clinic provides treatment for a variety of psychological conditions, including child and adult ADHD, anxiety and panic disorders, chronic illness, depression, grief and loss, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10640448.htm

Could my ADHD diagnosis be wrong? Or be expanded?

Hi. I'll try and cut a long story short, about 6 month ago I've been diagnosed with ADHD and now I'm doubting my diagnosis.

http://ask.metafilter.com/239274/Could-my-ADHD-diagnosis-be-wrong-Or-be-expanded

That's What Friends Are For: How Kraft Can Neutralize A Crusading Food Blogger

... the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the dyes safe, British regulators have found a possible link to ADHD. Ms. Hari (known around the Web as "Food Babe") sees more than a link and she is using every digital tool at her disposal to ...

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/thats-what-friends-are-for-how-kraft-c-13942/

Celebs With ADHD

When your child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or other learning disabilities, it can be pretty tough to take. But here's the silver lining -- tons of wildly successful people, including well-known Hollywood celebs ...

http://www.ivillage.com/celebs-adhd/6-b-389721

East Brunswick High School senior gives lesson in Tourette awareness

... a strong anti-bullying message. Student presenters may or may not have TS or an associated disorder, such as OCD, ADHD, anxiety or depression themselves, though all have first-hand experience with one or most of them. Student-led in-service ...

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mycentraljersey.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304160030%26nclick_check%3D1

Kids' vitamin deficiency signs

... infections. - Vitamin B6: Hyperactivity and impulsiveness are often blamed on an underlying medical condition, such as ADHD. But such conditions may be the result of a deficiency in vitamin B6. - Vitamin B12: Nervous system function is largely ...

http://www.chilliwacktimes.com/health/Kids+vitamin+deficiency+signs/8248122/story.html

KemPharm Advances KP201 Clinical and Commercial Program with...

KemPharm Advances KP201 Clinical and Commercial Program with Completion of Tablet Registration Activities

Love In Action Fundraiser; Arbor Day Poster Contest; SEPTA Meeting

... Dr. Stephen Cowan as he discusses his new book, Fire Child Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self-Esteem and Attention . He will offer practical activities that parents and teachers can use to ...

http://yorktown-somers.patch.com/articles/love-in-action-fundraiser-arbor-day-poster-contest-septa-meeting

The ADHD Epidemic: Is There Anything Parents Can Do?

... many kids are being diagnosed these days with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity (ADHD). Is there some causal contributor in our food or environment? Is it due to changes in parenting practices? School ...

http://www.childup.com/blog/the-adhd-epidemic-is-there-anything-parents-can-do/

Philadelphia Inquirer: Hyper-diagnosing hyperactivity

... Disorder. More than one in 10 American schoolchildren, 6.4 million between ages 4 and 17, have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two-thirds of these children have been prescribed drugs like ...

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/56160524-82/adhd-drugs-diagnosed-hyperactivity.html.csp

What others say: An ADHD epidemic

... Disorder. More than one in 10 American schoolchildren, 6.4 million between ages 4 and 17, have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two-thirds of these children have been prescribed drugs like ...

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627073/An-ADHD-epidemic.html

West Ridge Academy to Open Outpatient Clinic

... adolescents, young adults and families who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, school performance, ADHD, addiction, opposition and other mental or behavioral health issues. "Adding an outpatient component to the great work we ...

http://www.utahbusiness.com/articles/view/west_ridge_academy_to_open_outpatient_clinic

Illegal Adderall use rises among students

... ease at which the drugs are accessed. The process for being screened for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD) or continuing use of medication through Miami Health Services is lengthy, about six to eight ...

http://www.miamistudent.net/news/campus/illegal-adderall-use-rises-among-students-1.3028397

Look out when the Left and Right both empower psychiatry

... early signs of mental illness, this is a major contributing factor to the enormous rise in diagnosing children with ADHD, leading some states, including Connecticut, to pass legislation forbidding teachers from playing psychiatrist. Our schools are ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/039932_psychiatry_warning_politics.html

Alan Alda Set for Discussions on Dyslexia 4/21 at The Kildonan School

... that pairs kids labeled as "learning disabled" - or, as Founder David Flink says, who "learn differently" - or LD / ADHD, with similarly labeled college students as mentors. An art-based curriculum helps mentees build essential self-esteem, value ...

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Alan-Alda-Set-for-DISCUSSIONS-ON-DYSLEXIA-421-at-The-Kildonan-School-20130415

Monday, April 15, 2013

Gini Graham Scott: Mind Control Is Becoming Reality

... app, so you can play the game. Among other applications, the company has already developed a game to help children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) focus their minds more. Other app makers have created games where you drive a ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gini-graham-scott/mind-controlled-devices_b_3062689.html?utm_hp_ref=technology

Chiropractic Care Can Reverse Developmental Delays in Children

... identifies and reverses this disorder in children with developmental delays such as Autism, Asperger's, ADD and ADHD. The preliminary results of Dr. Murphy's findings were recently published in the December 2012 edition of the Journal of ...

http://www.i-newswire.com/chiropractic-care-can-reverse-developmental/218708

Are ADD, ADHD overdiagnosed in children?

In more than one publication recently there have been articles on the increase in the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD among children.

http://www.examiner.com/article/are-add-adhd-overdiagnosed-children?cid=rss

Teen's death from chickenpox highlights need for vaccination

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.wfmj.com/story/21945742/teens-death-from-chickenpox-highlights-need-for-vaccination-cdc-reports

COLUMN: Senior thankful for Jacksonville High School after a rather tumultuous four years

... and school officials for working with me as I both sorted through my life and prepared for the future - with a lot of ADHD thrown in as far as classes were concerned. I know that I will remember Jacksonville High School with much fondness. As ...

http://jacksonvilleprogress.com/x1097424151/COLUMN-Senior-thankful-for-Jacksonville-High-School-after-a-rather-tumultuous-four-years

Groundbreaking Frozen Shoulder Treatment to Become More Widely Available

Crown: None of the 20 complainants requested genital exams from pediatrician

... of medications he prescribed for their behavioural problems. He noted drugs such as Ritalin, which is used to treat ADHD, can slow down normal gains in height and weight. He checked his male patients' genitals, he said, to see whether they were ...

http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/918930--crown-none-of-the-20-complainants-requested-genital-exams-from-pediatrician

Pollen expected to get worse between now, June

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.wkrn.com/story/21982289/pollen-expected-to-get-worse-between-now-june

Phelan science students go for gold

... "What these kids are doing is way over my head, and it's incredible to see what they can do." Peterson's project, "ADHD or Immaturity" examines the link between children diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and their age. "I ...

http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/phelan-39874-science-students.html

Omega-3 brain health claim rejected in EU

The EU's science agency has rejected a health claim submission linking omega-3 form EPA and reduced risk of ADHD in kids.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation/Omega-3-brain-health-claim-rejected-in-EU?

Shire sues Neos Therapeutics in Adderall patent dispute

... a competing version of Adderall XR, which is widely used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. In a complaint filed in federal district court last week, Shire LLC says Neos has filed a new drug application with the Food and ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2013/04/shire-sues-neos-therapeutics-in.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_33+%28Health+Insurance+Industry+News%29

PHOTO: April 21: Alan Alda Continues Scientific and Personal Quest...

Psychologist explains gifted children's traits, intensities to Darien group

... that offer challenges to parents and teachers. She said these intensities can be misdiagnosed as mental issues, such as ADHD, autism or depression, and might be too quickly treated with medication.

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/darien/db_10915/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=0pyYTWiO&pn=0

Parents who veto vaccinations often seek like-minded opinions

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Medical researchers are trying a new treatment for low back pain. Harvesting and then re-injecting the body's own bone marrow ...

http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/21979266/parents-who-veto-vaccinations-often-seek-like-minded-opinions

Do teens who sleep in stay slimmer?

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/21968960/do-teens-who-sleep-in-stay-slimmer

Psychologist explains gifted children's traits, intensities to Darien group

... that offer challenges to parents and teachers. She said these intensities can be misdiagnosed as mental issues, such as ADHD, autism or depression, and might be too quickly treated with medication. Understanding how to identify and effectively ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Psychologist-explains-gifted-children-s-traits-4435159.php

Lullabies soothe preemies, parents alike

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Medical researchers are trying a new treatment for low back pain. Harvesting and then re-injecting the body's own bone marrow ...

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/21979267/lullabies-soothe-preemies-parents-alike

Parents who veto vaccinations often seek like-minded opinions

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/21979266/parents-who-veto-vaccinations-often-seek-like-minded-opinions

Not allowing boys to be boys

... of all school-age children have been diagnosed, at one time or other, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The ADHD diagnosis has been controversial since the early 1990s, especially as it can't be medically determined-no chemical ...

http://www.worldmag.com/2013/04/not_allowing_boys_to_be_boys

Autism Symptoms and Other Cognitive Challenges Remediated by Movement-Based Intervention Neuro-fit

... results from a groundbreaking new protocol developed for the treatment of autism and other mental stressors such as ADD/ADHD, and PTSD, to name a few. Neuro-fit consists of movement based programs, and founder Jim Costello explains, "The key lies in ...

http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/212762

Lullabies soothe preemies, parents alike

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.kionrightnow.com/story/21979267/lullabies-soothe-preemies-parents-alike

Breastfeeding duration

Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/category/38921/8773472

Upperville center gets children off to a good start

... she said, noting that before her time at Piedmont, she worked with children on the autism spectrum. "Maybe they have ADHD or something else. Those are the ones I give my heart to. I want to let the parents know they're OK. Their kids are OK, whoever ...

http://www.fauquier.com/index.php/news/article/upperville_center_gets_children_off_to_a_good_start

Do teens who sleep in stay slimmer?

Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.

http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/21968960/do-teens-who-sleep-in-stay-slimmer

Homework Is The Suck For Parents, Too

... house, with half the kids working with "barriers to learning" in the form of dyslexia, Mysanthenia Gravis and raging ADHD. No licensed teacher in their right mind would consent to work under these conditions.When I was in school, my parents didn't ...

http://evanston.patch.com/blog_posts/homework-is-the-suck

Some are genuine hoarders; some just need cleanup help

... the term "ADD," every child who wouldn't pay attention now had a disorder. Then if she fidgeted, she was labeled as "ADHD." Now, every person who has clutter in his or her home will be called a hoarder. Yes, the International OCD Foundation, as ...

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Miracle of life - III - Sick since birth vs injured at birth

... for injury, in particular in the cervical spine or neck region. Most cases of children with developmental delays like ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy etc., have a history of traumatic birth. It is highly advised that all pregnant women get regular ...

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130415/news/news1.html

Westchester County Residents to Be Honored At Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities April Fundraiser

... "The Sky's The Limit" fundraiser will celebrate the limitless potential of children with learning disabilities and ADHD. It is time to elevate the discussion of dyslexia . . . to a national level so that the vast potential of learning disabled ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/4/prweb10627294.htm

Autism conference: Banding together

... some fries. Eric, like some children with autism, has benefited from a gluten-free diet. Even with "classic" autism and ADHD, Kim Longin's oldest son Shane, 10, defies some preconceived notions about the condition. Rather than retreating from ...

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2013/apr/15/autism-conference-banding-together-gathering-to/?partner=RSS

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Phelan science students go for gold

Business and ADHD Experts Help ADHD Business Owners Take Back Their Lives and Improve Profits

Detroit will be host to a 3-day workshop helping business owners with ADHD learn how to focus using methods that are compatible with the way their brains work.

http://www.emailwire.com/release/118787-Business-and-ADHD-Experts-Help-ADHD-Business-Owners-Take-Back-Their-Lives-and-Improve-Profits.html

The Psycho-Therapeutic School System: Pathologizing Childhood

... American children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), whose key symptoms are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity - characteristics that most would consider typically childish ...

http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/22250613/article-The-Psycho-Therapeutic-School-System--Pathologizing-Childhood?instance=home_news_bullets

Echaves: Light at tunnel's end

... to treat and prevent social problems. Among the clinical psychologists' regular patients are those with autism, ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and other developmental concerns, and addictions to drug, sex, drinking, etc. As clinical ...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/2013/04/14/echaves-light-tunnel-s-end-277571

Westlake library levy renewal OK also aids Connecting for Kids

... learning disabilities and more. In an age with a growing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and mental illness, parents need a safe, trustworthy location to meet with local pediatric professionals and learn accurate ...

http://www.cleveland.com/westlake/index.ssf/2013/04/westlake_library_levy_renewal.html

ADHD warning from campaigners

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without a local authority statement are at risk of permanent exclusion from school, campaigners have warned. Parents and carers of children with ADHD are working to ensure the new ...

http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/10352244.ADHD_warning_from_campaigners/?ref=rss

ADHD can continue into adulthood

... difficulties and low self-esteem, it may signal symptoms of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD, a neurobiological disorder that makes it difficult to focus and can also include hyperactivity and impulsivity, has long been viewed as ...

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130414-LIFE-304140335

Sunday's letters: Youths don't belong in solitary

... into why drug use is so commonplace. I think it is tragic that 11 percent of school-age children are diagnosed with ADHD. Knowing my childhood ways, I feel if I were an 8- or 9-year-old today I would have the same label. The Diagnostic and ...

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/letters/sundays-letters-youths-dont-belong-in-solitary/2114779

We now know that many disorders are physiological, not psychological

... highly complex network of axons. By tracking these pathways, MUSC researchers are studying brain disorders including ADHD and Alzheimer's disease. The colors represent the direction water molecules are moving. Exhaustion weighs her down until she ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130414/PC16/130419587/1165/we-now-know-that-many-disorders-are-physiological-not-psychological

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Report: Lohan Will Leave Rehab if She Has to Give Up Adderall

... doctor, but not Adderall, TMZ reported. Adderall -- a psychostimulant containing amphetamine -- is prescribed to treat ADHD, though many people abuse it for weight-loss reasons and to get high, the celebrity news website said. Lohan has used the ...

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2013/04/13/Report--Lohan-will-leave-rehab-if-she-has-to-give-up-Adderall

Dangerous Levels of Lead Found in Imported Rice

... degradation in children, hearing impairment, and increased incidence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some of the lead damage might persist through adulthood. In worse cases, heavy exposure in children can result in comas, ...

http://www.huliq.com/12092/dangerous-levels-lead-found-imported-rice

Report: Lohan will leave rehab if she has to give up Adderall

... doctor, but not Adderall, TMZ reported. Adderall -- a psychostimulant containing amphetamine -- is prescribed to treat ADHD, though many people abuse it for weight-loss reasons and to get high, the celebrity news website said. Lohan has used the ...

http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2013/04/13/Report-Lohan-will-leave-rehab-if-she-has-to-give-up-Adderall/UPI-32261365872326/

Decisions, decisions: Work out or fix a meal?

Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.

http://www.kiiitv.com/story/21961126/decisions-decisions-work-out-or-fix-a-meal

Decisions, decisions: Work out or fix a meal?

Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.

http://www.abc12.com/story/21961126/decisions-decisions-work-out-or-fix-a-meal

Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.

http://www.whbf.com/story/21198856/cellular-biomedicine-group-announces-iso-90012008-certification-and-iso-14644-cleanroom-certification

Schedule a mammogram and get a free Vera Bradley ID wristlet

Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.

http://www.wthr.com/story/21968846/schedule-a-mammogram-and-get-a-vera-bradley

Kangos Pediatrics Announces New Office Hours For Improved Patient Care

... all areas of general pediatrics, including infant development, breast-feeding, allergy and asthma, adolescence and ADD/ADHD. Dr. Kangos maintains professional memberships in the American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Pediatric Society, Pediatric ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/kangos-pediatrics-announces-new-office-hours-for-improved-patient-care-339362.php

Strengths in autism - a positive attitude is helpful

... Stuart reports. In addition to autism, Stuart has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. Stuart feels that in some ways, the ADHD affects his life more than autism. It presents more challenges. The combination of ADHD ...

http://www.ludingtondailynews.com/news/70597-strengths-in-autism--a-positive-attitude-is-helpful

Adult ADHD Skills Group

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are invited to join us for a skills group to learn valuable tools for living with ADHD.

http://www.dukehealth.org/events/adult-adhd-skills-group/20130417?

Friday, April 12, 2013

Sleepovers and Children With ADD and ADHD

... But when it comes to sleepovers and other overnight stays with friends or relatives, parents worry that their ADHD kids' good behavior will disappear when the sun goes down. It's normal to worry that your ADDer will be hard to handle or feel ...

http://www.ivillage.com/sleepovers-and-children-add-and-adhd/6-a-128373

Cleaning Up after ADD/ADHD Children

If you live with a child who has ADD/ADHD, you know too well that clutter comes with the territory: books on the stairs, backpacks in the hall, pizza boxes on the floor and a coat draped over every chair.

http://www.ivillage.com/cleaning-after-addadhd-children/6-a-128366?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Acleaning-after-addadhd-children-128366

Setting Limits for an ADD/ADHD Child

... checkout counter taunt us with "10 Easy Ways to Set Limits with Kids," but it's not so easy when your child has ADD/ADHD. Many ADD/ADHD children are obsessive and unable to "let go" of a particular thought. If they have swimming in mind, for ...

http://www.ivillage.com/setting-limits-addadhd-child/6-a-128372?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Asetting-limits-addadhd-child-128372

Rules for Using ADHD Medications Safely

How effective is medication in controlling symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents? Very.

http://www.ivillage.com/rules-using-adhd-medications-safely/6-a-128362?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Arules-using-adhd-medications-safely-128362

Ace Molar Cooks up a Good Chili Tune for Autism

... can go unnoticed and are often misdiagnosed as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD). Autism is a neurological disorder that affects as many as 1 in 88 children. While a normal child can communicate, respond ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/ace-molar-cooks-up-a-good-chili-tune-for-autism?cid=rss

Response variability in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder:...

... citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. Response time (RT) variability is a common finding in ADHD research. RT variability may reflect frontal cortex function and may be related to deficits in sustained attention. The existence ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/ajw/article/1142252

Dissociation in performance of children with ADHD and...

... your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are two neurodevelopmental disorders associated with prominent executive dysfunction, which may be underpinned by ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/ajw/article/3184448

Changes to psychiatry's 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.cbs8.com/story/21952864/changes-to-psychiatrys-bible-could-widen-definition-of-adhd

Improve your memory during sleep

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.cbs8.com/story/21945740/study-puts-new-spin-on-sound-sleep

Fix Your ADHD Child's Medication Problems

Taking medication is usually the first step in treating ADHD . But what do you do when the ADHD medication does not work? Or when your child's ADHD symptoms grow worse? Or when your child experiences side effects from medication? Read on for solutions to common medication problems that attention deficit children and their parents face.

http://www.ivillage.com/fix-your-adhd-childs-medication-problems/4-b-301438?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Afix-your-adhd-childs-medication-problems-301438

Can Diet Ease ADHD Symptoms?

Do alternative ADHD treatments really work? Parents are finding that while they may not be a cure-all, non-medical treatments like diet changes are making a big difference in the behavior of their children with attention deficit disorder.

http://www.ivillage.com/can-diet-ease-adhd-symptoms/4-b-258501?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Acan-diet-ease-adhd-symptoms-258501

How to Manage ADHD Meds at School

Most experts agree that children with attention deficit disorder should be on ADHD medication whenever hyperactivity , distractibility, and/or impulsivity interfere with success at school , home, and in social interactions.

http://www.ivillage.com/adhd-medication-school/4-b-301418?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Aadhd-medication-school-301418

When to Fire Your ADHD Child's Doctor

If you ever wonder whether your child with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is receiving the right treatment , you are not alone. Many practitioners and clinics don't take the time to do a proper diagnostic work-up or to develop a proper treatment ...

http://www.ivillage.com/when-fire-your-adhd-child-s-doctor/4-b-301433?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Awhen-fire-your-adhd-child-s-doctor-301433

Healthy Connections

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.wdrb.com/story/21946219/healthy-connections-louisville-kentucky-health-specialist||height=600,width=800,location=yes,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=yes

Are you drinking natural fruit juice? The ingredients may shock you

... Blue Machine, made by Naked, still contains the maltodextrin additive on the label. Red 40 is a dye that was linked to ADHD, although it was argued by the FDA that it was false. Certain juices do contain Yellow 6, especially some orange juices and ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/are-you-drinking-natural-fruit-juice-the-ingredients-may-shock-you?cid=rss

Sunlight and ADHD

... by Dr. Paul Whiteley ) probes a remarkable association between sunlight intensity in a region and the diagnosis of ADHD . ADHD more than many psychiatric diagnoses is what I would consider a "disease of civilization." Nutrient deficiencies and food ...

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry/201304/sunlight-and-adhd

Pediatrician's reasons for genital examinations questioned at trial

... of medications he prescribed for their behavioural problems. He noted drugs such as Ritalin, which is used to treat ADHD, can slow down normal gains in height and weight. He checked their genitals, he said, to see whether they were maturing at the ...

http://www.thespec.com/news/crime/article/917669--pediatrician-s-reasons-for-genital-examinations-questioned-at-trial

Mom's Can Matriculate, Pops Get PhDs At Parent University

... Understanding Adolescent Brains & Risk Taking Perfect Fit: The College Admissions Process Parenting a Child with ADHD For more information call (510) 886-1000 or visit http://Awww.Acvadult.Aorg . (Thanks to Peter Merholz of Berkeley for the " ...

http://castrovalley.patch.com/articles/mom-s-can-matriculate-pops-get-phds-at-parent-university

Got Teenagers? Tips for an Easier Morning Routine

... by his bedroom on my way to get my breakfast and remind him of the time. This always does the trick.) He takes his ADHD meds, eats some breakfast, watches a bit of the Today show. When 7:40 rolls around, he heads to his bedroom to dress for the day. ...

http://m.blogher.com/got-teenagers-tips-easier-morning-routine-1

Counseling Awareness Month

... and personality disorders as well as issues that arise in childhood such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum, and ADHD. Counselors can perform assessments to determine the correct diagnosis, teach individuals and caregivers about disorders and ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/counseling-awareness-month?cid=rss

Changes to psychiatry's 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD

... several changes in it will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- or ADHD. Dr. James Norcross, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, ...

http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/21952864/changes-to-psychiatrys-bible-could-widen-definition-of-adhd

Stem cells to relieve low back pain?

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/21952865/stem-cells-to-relieve-low-back-pain

What does your body shape tell you?

Teen's death from chickenpox highlights need for vaccination

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/21945742/teens-death-from-chickenpox-highlights-need-for-vaccination-cdc-reports

Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD

When the latest version of what is considered the "bible" of psychiatry is unveiled in May, experts believe several changes in it will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- or ADHD.

http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/675331.html

Improve your memory during sleep

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/21945740/study-puts-new-spin-on-sound-sleep

Teen's death from chickenpox highlights need for vaccination

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.abc12.com/story/21945742/teens-death-from-chickenpox-highlights-need-for-vaccination-cdc-reports

Stem cells to relieve low back pain?

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.abc12.com/story/21952865/stem-cells-to-relieve-low-back-pain

Changes to psychiatry's 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD

Stem cells to relieve low back pain?

... in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of ...

http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/21952865/stem-cells-to-relieve-low-back-pain

Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD

Towns briefs 4/12

Martin L. Kutscher, a specialist in behavioral neurology, will give a free talk, "ADHD Across the Lifespan" at 6:30 p.m. April 17 at the Hudson Hall Auditorium at Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.

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Snoring's Annoying, But Is it Bad For You?

... High blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, heart attacks, diabetes, depression, worsening of ADHD and learning disabilities in children. Difficult to Diagnose According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , about ...

http://shelton.patch.com/blog_posts/is-snoring-harmful-to-your-health

'Learning disabilities' movement turns 50

... we specialize in teaching students who learn differently, using methods designed specifically for those with dyslexia, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Fifty years ago, on April 6, 1963, a group of concerned parents convened a conference in ...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/04/12/learning-disabilities-movement-turns-50/

Subtle and powerful medical propaganda suggests ADHD is diagnosable in the womb

... pediatrician and executive director at Tampa Day School, which specializes in educational services for children with ADHD. Although the fetal kicker and colicky baby theories have never been substantiated, it is clear that children with ADHD often ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/039888_ADHD_propaganda_womb.html

Over-reliance on Psychiatric Medication in Children: A Pediatrician's ...

... the AAP endorses the biological model of psychiatry, as evidenced by the recent recommendation to extend diagnosis of ADHD down to age 4. Prescribing psychiatric medication to young children is a common endpoint of all of these factors. The growing ...

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/childinmind/2011/10/over-reliance_on_psychiatric_m.html?rss_id=Most+Popular

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Conversations and Attention Deficit Disorder

... indicated that there are differences in the architecture, function, and chemistry of the brains of people who have ADD/ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder appears to have a genetic link. Many parents get a diagnosis after their children are diagnosed. ...

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art180199.asp

Proof of 'vaccination a must'

... might improve vaccination rates. CLAIM : There have been striking increases in chronic illnesses such as autism and ADHD in association with an increase in vaccination rates. RESPONSE : The work claiming an association between autism and the MMR ...

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health-fitness/australian-medical-association-calls-for-mandatory-proof-of-vaccination/story-fneuzlbd-1226618581985?from=public_rss

An intimate interview with Oh Fiddlesticks author Tanji Dewberry

... inspired you to write your first book? TD -The inspiration behind the book was my experience with helping Evan manage ADHD and impulsive anger. When we got the diagnosis in 2011, we learned strategies to help him deal with anger and frustration, ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/an-intimate-interview-with-oh-fiddlesticks-author-tanji-dewberry?cid=rss

GCU hosts sensory disorder entrepreneur and former pro baseball player

... leagues when he made the difficult decision to leave the game to follow a higher calling--helping kids with autism, ADHD, and other sensory disorders. "Dreams are destined to change as we grow. . . baseball was my first love and will always be my ...

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Seahawks star Richard Sherman's Adderall comments not a misquote: video

Seattle Seahawks cornerback tells Vancouver Sun reporter MIke Beamish that half the league is on the psychostimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/football/lions/Seattle+Seahawks+star+Richard+Sherman+Adderall/8228954/story.html

Sherman's Adderall comment was taken out of context

... statement about players who have prescriptions for Adderall to treat their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Sherman was not talking about players using it illegally, as the original story suggested. Vancouver Sun reporter Mike ...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000159212/article/richard-shermans-adderall-quote-taken-out-of-context

Getting to Know Your Inner Charlatan

... As scientists plumb our dark side, they are also discovering ways to shore up our cognitive weaknesses. Research on ADHD has led to computer games aimed at strengthening working memory, a skill that undergirds intelligence. See " Calisthenics for a ...

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=getting-to-know-your-inner-charlatan

Goodbye to fluorescent bulbs? Philips says yes

... some time." I kant wait to git me sum of dem LED's to replace des here CFL's whar my younguns dat got dat AUTISM and ADHD kan STUDY so dey'll be POTUS one DAY as my OTTER younguns wid dat ADD kan LARN to ADD on dare CAD while looking at their IPOD ...

http://money.msn.com/now/post.aspx?post=1f88e955-91ed-4c45-a5f5-87ccaf71a5cc

How High Levels of Lead in Rice Can Impact Our Children

... Department of Health states 1 in 6 kids under the age of 7 are impacted by elevated lead. Lead poisoning can mimic ADHD and Autism and some experts believe that 21% of children with ADHD actually have elevated lead levels. Some studies have linked ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/how-high-levels-of-lead-rice-can-impact-our-children?cid=rss

A quick pill to boost your mental stamina? Not so smart

... a drug originally developed to treat narcolepsy, and Ritalin - used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the film Limitless, Bradley Cooper's character Eddie Morra finds that taking a new brain-enhancing pill turns him into a ...

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/health/health/4882912/A-quick-pill-to-boost-your-mental-stamina-Not-so-smart.html

Talks Adderall issue

... the plays, to study plays, but it can be abused on the field." Sufferers of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) use Adderall to get through their day-to-day lives, but Garcon is talking about the drug being used as a performance ...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000159187/article/pierre-garcon-adderall-gives-players-an-upper-hand

Sherman: I was misquoted on comment about Adderall

... From what I've learned from this whole case and everything, it somehow slows it down for people that are sped up, like ADHD. Apparently the guys are too sped up and there are breaks in their attention that the Adderall kind of bridges the ...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000159155/article/richard-sherman-i-was-misquoted-on-nfl-adderall-use

Seahawks' Sherman: I was misquoted on Adderall

... From what I've learned from this whole case and everything, it somehow slows it down for people that are sped up, like ADHD. Apparently, the guys are too sped up and there are breaks in their attention that the Adderall kind of bridges the breaks ...

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22051679/seahawks-cb-richard-sherman-claims-reporter-misquoted-him-

Preschoolers At Risk Of Hyperactivity May ...

... study analyzed 55 students from 1980 through 2011 that reviewed the different treatments among preschoolers at risk for ADHD.

http://www.1190kex.com/articles/n-a-104777/preschoolers-at-risk-of-hyperactivity-may-11142901/

Largest autism conference in Los Angeles to take place this weekend

Tomorrow begins the Annual Tools for Transformation Conference which is a free, comprehensive parent and professional conference that is an open forum for the discussion of issues related to autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health, and other developmental disabilities presented by Special Needs Network .

http://www.examiner.com/article/largest-autism-conference-los-angeles-to-take-place-this-weekend?cid=rss

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Expert Offers ADHD Parenting Tips

... Disease Control and Prevention showed an 11 percent rise in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in school-age kids. As a parent or guardian, you may wonder, "How do I know if my child as ADHD?" or "How do I help my child ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130411005328/en

Occupational therapy growing as way to help kids with Autism, Asperger's, ADHD, sensory issues

... of Labor expects a 33 percent growth between 2010 to 2020) that can help children who have Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, sensory issues and many other conditions. Occupational therapy has become recognized as not only a way to treat motor skill ...

http://blogs.ajc.com/momania/2013/04/11/occupational-therapy-growing-as-way-to-help-kids-with-autism-aspergers-adhd-sensory-issues/?cxntfid=blogs_momania

Richard Sherman: I was misquoted and I've never taken Adderall

... learned from this whole case and everything, it somehow, like, slows, slows it down, for people that are sped up, like, ADHD, apparently the guys are too sped up, and, you know, there are breaks in their attention, that the Adderall kind of bridges ...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/11/richard-sherman-i-was-misquoted-and-ive-never-taken-adderall/

Sherman says he was misquoted on comment about Adderall

ADHD Tip: How to Stop Losing Your Stuff

... to find what you're looking for when you're furious or frustrated. While it's common to lose things when you have ADHD , you can minimize the losses by practicing effective strategies, such as the ones above. Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. is an ...

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/04/11/adhd-tip-how-to-stop-losing-your-stuff/

Coach Training Program Receives Coveted ADHD Specialty Accreditation

The ADD Coach Academy is pleased to announce it is the first comprehensive ADHD coach training program in the world to be approved and awarded accreditation by PAAC, the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10614986.htm

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Recent research by Dr. David G. Amen says there are six types of ADD/ADHD, each requiring its own treatment protocol.

http://www.austinchronicle.com/columns/2013-04-12/mr-smarty-pants-knows/

Lakeland Schools To Host 'Let It Shine' For ADD Awareness

... with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Smith, who has a child diagnosed with ADHD, is helping coordinate a series of seminars focusing on the learning disabilities called "Let It Shine" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

http://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/news/lakeland-schools-host-let-it-shine-add-awareness

Special Needs Network and County Supervisor Host County's Largest...

... annual Tools for Transformation Conference; a two-day event that addresses critical issues facing children with autism, ADHD, mental health issues and a range of learning disabilities. The conference attracts 2,000 participants over two days and is ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/special/needs/prweb10622970.htm

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Numbers of Goggle searches on mental illness change during the seasons

... grouped by the type of mental illness, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia and suicidal ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/numbers-of-goggle-searches-on-mental-illness-change-during-the-seasons?cid=rss

Pediatrician says genital exams were done appropriately

... - of boys at a variety of ages being referred to Marshall for issues such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and other behavioural problems. Marshall said he would prescribe various drugs and monitor their side-effects ...

http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/916779--pediatrician-says-genital-exams-were-done-appropriately

A Real Mom's Story: Raising a Child With ADHD

Disability advocate and Twin Falls, Idaho, resident Michelle Nielson, 41, shared the story of her stepson's struggle with ADHD with Jordan Lite.

http://www.ivillage.com/raising-child-adhd/4-a-123149?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Araising-child-adhd-123149

Moms don't always have all the answers

... outside - except my son. The boy told all the kids my son was too 'hyper' to attend and not invited. (My son has ADHD). Yes, as you can imagine, my inner grizzly mama kicked in when my son told me that, and I later stormed walked calmly down to the ...

http://www.kansas.com/2013/04/08/2751967/moms-dont-always-have-all-the.html

'Half' Of The NFL Takes Adderall, Says Seahawks Cornerback Richard Sherman

After failing a drug test himself, Seattle Seahawks' defensive back Richard Sherman now claims that half of the players in the NFL are taking some kind of ADHD medication.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/14613/20130410/richard-sherman-adhd-adderall-ritalin-half-nfl.htm

Illness Trends Shown in Google Searches

... from 2006 to 2010, they studied searches for terms like " schizophrenia " " attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ," "bulimia" and "bipolar" in both the United States and Australia. Since winter and summer are reversed in the two countries ...

http://healthland.time.com/2013/04/10/google-searches-reveal-seasonal-trends-in-mental-illnesses/?xid=rss-topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%29

Google Searches Show Seasons Shape Mental Health

... search queries from the U.S. and Australia over a four-year period, from 2006 to 2010. The terms covered included: ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder); anxiety; bipolar; depression; anorexia or bulimia (eating disorders); OCD ...

http://www.informationweek.com/healthcare/patient/google-searches-show-seasons-shape-menta/240152611?cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All

ADHD: 7 Life Skills Your Teen Should Master

... like knowing when to wake up for work or take your medicines, and how to balance your checkbook. Yet to a teen with ADHD, those tasks can become huge hurdles. Kids with ADHD tend to be much slower than their peers to learn how to organize, plan, and ...

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/features/adhd-life-skills?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Brothers Emanuel: What Did Rahm, Zeke And Ari's Mother Put In The Breakfast Cereal?

... hear about them." Zeke's girls all know about, and some also have inherited, the family tendency toward dyslexia and ADHD. They know that Zeke flunked multivariable calculus during his first semester at Amherst, but managed to make it to Harvard ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/brothers-emanuel-what-did_n_3052012.html

$1.5 Million Clinical Trial Will Test Book Reading to Treat Language Impairment

... treatment for children with SLI, a subtle and often undiagnosed language impairment even though it is as common as ADHD - affecting about 7 percent of children. "Children with SLI have difficulty learning new words which puts them at risk for later ...

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/601526/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Data show correlations between increase in neurological diseases and GMOs

... "Perinatal exposure to EDCs appears to be associated with the occurrence of ASD [autism spectrum disorder] as well as ADHD. Disruption of thyroid hormone function ... may offer an explanation for the observed relations...." MacSweeney et al. report, ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/data-show-correlations-between-increase-neurological-diseases-and-gmos?cid=rss

$1.5 million clinical trial will test book reading to treat language impairment

... treatment for children with SLI , a subtle and often undiagnosed language impairment even though it is as common as ADHD - affecting about 7 percent of children. "Children with SLI have difficulty learning new words which puts them at risk for later ...

http://www.news.ku.edu/2013/04/10/15-clinical-trial-tests-book-reading-treat-language-impairment

Teachers in Ireland Regard Medication for ADHD as Last Resort

Information beyond books

Learn how to protect yourself in cyberspace, and gain some valuable information about autism and ADHD next week at the Hampstead library branch located off Taylor Road in east Montgomery.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.montgomeryadvertiser.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304100002%26nclick_check%3D1

Ingredient in diet drinks could cause depression

... "They actually find that it creates nerve damage in the brain which is directly is related to depression, as well as ADHD, ADD," Wilkinson said. Could something that many of us consume every day in diet sodas, drink mixes, and even chewing gum, ...

http://www.wlox.com/story/21914076/14-news-special-report

Teachers in Ireland regard medication for ADHD as last resort

... in the Republic of Ireland consistently view medication treatment for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a last resort, even when they view the disorder as biologically based. This is the finding of a study conducted by Niamh Skelly ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130409091231.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fdiseases_and_conditions+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Diseases+and+Conditions%29

Exercise and ADHD

We all know how important exercise is for our physical well-being, but recent studies show that 20 minutes of vigorous exercise actually helps children with ADHD perform better in school.

http://www.examiner.com/article/exercise-and-adhd?cid=rss

The Great Masqueraders of Depression, Anxiety, Low Energy

... common ones like cipro), H2 blockers (such as Pepcid), SSRIs (can often cause dysphoria, especially in patients with ADHD or who are elderly), steroids, muscle relaxants, narcotics, sulfonamides, interferon, and sustiva. 2. Hypogonadism- Suspect ...

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-best-strategies-managing-adult-adhd/201304/the-great-masqueraders-depression-anxiety-low-en

5 Tips to More Satisfying Treatment with Your ADHD Clients

Sometimes, it seems like everybody either has ADHD or thinks they have ADHD. However, only 5% of adult patients have true ADHD.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-best-strategies-managing-adult-adhd/201304/5-tips-more-satisfying-treatment-your-adhd-clien

Adult ADHD Skills Group

Teachers in Ireland regard medication for ADHD as last resort

... in the Republic of Ireland consistently view medication treatment for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a last resort, even when they view the disorder as biologically based. This is the finding of a study conducted by Niamh Skelly ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130409091231.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmind_brain%2Fadd_and_adhd+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Mind+%26+Brain+News+--+ADD+and+ADHD%29

GCU Hosts Sensory Disorder Entrepreneur and Former Pro Baseball Player Matt

... leagues when he made the difficult decision to leave the game to follow a higher calling--helping kids with autism, ADHD, and other sensory disorders. "Dreams are destined to change as we grow. . . baseball was my first love and will always be my ...

http://www.app.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.app.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304090307%26nclick_check%3D1

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Cake Mix Doctor tackles gluten-free recipes

... gluten-free diets are everywhere. They are popular among followers of the Paleo diet, are recommended for children with ADHD, and have even been adopted by those convinced that abstaining from gluten improves their mental focus. Byrn, who lives in ...

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/04/09/2813149/the-cake-mix-doctor-tackles-gluten.html#storylink=rss

Learning issues mistaken for ADHD

It is indisputable that students displaying the classic traits of inattention or hyperactivity may be doing so for a range of reasons having little or nothing to do with ADD/ADHD. For example, while 10 percent to 15 percent of the population of the United States has dyslexia, which can severely affect the capacity to read, write or spell, it is ... (more)

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304090096%26nclick_check%3D1

Feingold: Performance enhancing drugs, on the field and in the classroom

... to an examination. These are the same drugs used to treat youngsters with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Where do the students get these drugs? Occasionally, a doctor will prescribe them, but frequently they get them from friends ...

http://www.dansvilleonline.com/lifestyle/health/x1641162881/Feingold-Performance-enhancing-drugs-on-the-field-and-in-the-classroom?rssfeed=true

GradePower Learning Franchise Opportunity

... for virtually every family in the community. In addition to our core offerings, we provide a curriculum for ADD and ADHD students and we also have an exceptional No Child Left Behind (NCLB) curriculum too! A Grade Power franchise provides services ...

http://www.franchising.com/gradepowerlearning/

Five ways to avoid being insensitive to parents with special needs children

With recent statistics of Autism being where they are, one out of every 50 children , chances are most people know, or are close with, families who have a child with learning and developmental differences like Autism, ADHD, or Dyslexia.

http://www.examiner.com/article/five-ways-to-avoid-being-insensitive-to-parents-with-special-needs-children?cid=rss

Where Is Pfizer Heading With The Patent Cliff?

... focused on development and commercialization of products for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Bosulif (bosutinib), a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, was approved by the FDA last year as a second line treatment for myelogenous ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1330471-where-is-pfizer-heading-with-the-patent-cliff?source=feed

Top 5 Ways to Know if Online School is Right for You; Industry Leader ...

... in a traditional classroom setting make learning difficult: Children who have learning challenges such as ADD and ADHD may find it difficult to learn material in a traditional classroom. Online schooling in a calm, at-home setting can help children ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013ChoosingOnlineSchool/04/prweb10614330.htm

Scientists Track Mental Health Through Google Searches

... eating disorder searches were down by 37 percent in the United States, while Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, declined by 28 percent. Bipolar and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, searches were both down 18 percent, as well. ...

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/14586/20130409/mental-health-seasonal-depression-illness-google-tracking.htm

Apps That are Good for Kids: Educational Tech Session

... challenges like speech and language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and others. The event will be held at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30pm. We hope to see you there! Wooster ...

http://ridgefield.patch.com/events/how-to-use-the-technology-as-an-educational-tool-at-home

When ADHD grows up

A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reports that two-thirds of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to have symptoms into adulthood.

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/04/09/2462328/when-adhd-grows-up.html#storylink=rss

Community Opens Hearts, Pocketbooks to Help Out Special-Needs Cheer Squad

... volunteers to make her dream a reality. The squad consists of 16 special needs athletes with conditions such as ADHD, ADD, Autism, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Nonverbal Disorders and Epilepsy. One very necessary aspect of the squad is ...

http://ofallon.patch.com/articles/local-businessman-helps-out-special-needs-cheer-squad

Growing Up American: FromChurch School to Scouting

... Wally and Beaver. In their day, however, we do know that one in ten school-age children were not being diagnosed with ADHD. That also means two-thirds of those children were not being treated with stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall. Neither were ...

http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=730364

Viewpoint: ADHD Isn't A Metaphor

Let's say that rates of ADHD diagnoses among kids in America are continually rising .

http://ideas.time.com/2013/04/09/viewpoint-adhd-isnt-a-metaphor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Fcolumnists+%28TIME%3A+Ideas%29

Find out why ADHD more prevalent

... by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that 6.4 million children between 4 and 17 have received an ADHD diagnosis. That is a 16 percent increase since 2007, and a 54 percent jump over 10 years. About two-thirds of those with a ...

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenvilleonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304090005%26nclick_check%3D1

Growing Up American: From Church School to Scouting

So maybe life in the old days wasn't all Ozzy and Harriet, or Wally and Beaver. In their day, however, we do know that one in ten school-age children were not being diagnosed with ADHD.

http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/04/growing_up_american_from_church_school_to_scouting.html

Dateline TV producer tests her own urine for BPA and chemicals after...

... see where bisphenol over and over again in mouse and rats causes anxiety, and what I'm talking about are things like ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)," says Dr. Emilie Rissman, a widely-published professor of biochemistry and ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/039839_BPA_phthalates_triclosan.html

Adderall gives unfair advantage, causes side effects

... life if he doesn't take his daily dosage of prescribed Adderall. The drug, which aids concentration in those with ADHD and ADD, is also used as a "study drug" because it enhances concentration for those without a diagnosis as well. Patison said that ...

http://www.dailytexanonline.com/news/2013/04/08/adderall-gives-unfair-advantage-causes-side-effects

Childhood as a Sickness

Monday, April 8, 2013

Getting placed on the pill treadmill

In the 1955 movie “Blackboard Jungle,” Glenn Ford tries to restore order in a classroom packed with ruffians at a New York school for boys even as most of his colleagues have been broken or given up trying.

http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130408/OPINION01/130409389

ADHD children linked to parental domestic violence

... who experienced depression or intimate partner violence and suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD as they grew in age. What the study showed was what some pediatricians had suspected all along. Pediatricians have a responsibility ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/adhd-children-linked-to-parental-domestic-violence?cid=rss

ADD drug shortage hit Collier County

Parent with children who suffer from ADD and ADHD are issuing a desperate call for help.

http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2013-04-08/ADD-drug-shortage-hit-Collier-County

Reaction time distribution analysis of neuropsychological performance in an ADHD sample.

... time (RT) variability have been documented between children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Most previous research has utilized estimates of normal distributions to examine variability. Using a nontraditional ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/ajw/article/2730814

Mean response times, variability, and skew in the responding of ADHD...

... four-choice RT task were obtained for a group of boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, combined type (ADHD; n = 17) and for two groups of normal control boys (age-matched, n = 18, and younger-aged, n = 10). Quantitative measures of ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/ajw/article/12250328

Blessings abundant for 8-year-old child with cerebral palsy

... weeks, Tyrel is challenged with seven diagnoses, including cerebral palsy on his right side, legal blindness, OCD, and ADHD among others. Today he is eagerly awaiting the completion of the new home he will share with his mother, LaTonya Foster, and ...

http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2013/04/blessings_abundant_for_family.html

Children with sleep apnea have higher risk of behavioral, adaptive and learning problems

... that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive and learning problems. "This study provides some helpful ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130329161243.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmind_brain%2Finsomnia+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Mind+%26+Brain+News+--+Insomnia%29

Purchasing technology for your learning disabled child or young adult

... have problems with communicating or understanding written language? How technology savvy are they? Students with ADD or ADHD (attention deficit disorders) process more information than others at a greater speed. So they need time to slow down and ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/purchasing-technology-for-your-learning-disabled-child-or-young-adult?cid=rss

Parents Talk: Too Much ADHD?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that about 1 in 5 high-school-age boys in the USA and 11 percent of school-age children overall have received a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly referred to as ADHD.

http://burnsville.patch.com/articles/parents-talk-too-much-adhd

Diagnosis Disorder

... 11% of all children are diagnosed as having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. My contention is that nobody has ADHD, because it doesn't exist. The acronym ADHD simply describes behaviors and conditions that may correspond with a diagnosis, ...

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shift-mind/201304/diagnosis-disorder

LearningRx Offers Free Screening For Reading Struggles And Dyslexia On Saturday

... For more information or to learn more about treating the root cause of learning struggles or those associated with ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's, Autism or Dyscalculia ("trouble with math"), contact Michelle Hecker Davis of LearningRx in Chattanooga at ...

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/4/8/248443/LearningRx-Offers-Free-Screening-For.aspx

American Well Announces Telehealth Pilot for Clinical Care Programs at Massachusetts General Hospital

... focus on children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Parents and children dealing with Autism and ADHD often find it difficult to find appropriate resources locally or to ...

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2608282

Children with sleep apnea have higher risk of behavioral, adaptive and learning problems

... that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive and learning problems. "This study provides some helpful ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130329161243.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmind_brain%2Feducational_psychology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Mind+%26+Brain+News+--+Educational+Psychology%29

Area briefs

... Allergies! Is Gluten all it's cracked up to be? " The group will discuss natural options and strategies to manage ADD/ADHD symptoms. All parents dealing with children having ADD/ADHD symptoms are invited to attend. Registration preferred, but ...

http://www.mycitizensnews.com/news/2013/04/area-briefs-15/

Moms don't always have all the answers

... outside - except my son. The boy told all the kids my son was too 'hyper' to attend and not invited. (My son has ADHD). Yes, as you can imagine, my inner grizzly mama kicked in when my son told me that, and I later stormed walked calmly down to the ...

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/04/08/2347362/moms-dont-always-have-all-the.html

Moms don't always have all the answers

... outside - except my son. The boy told all the kids my son was too 'hyper' to attend and not invited. (My son has ADHD). Yes, as you can imagine, my inner grizzly mama kicked in when my son told me that, and I later stormed walked calmly down to the ...

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/04/08/2455187/moms-dont-always-have-all-the.html

Indianapolis Colts' worst draft picks: No. 8, defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock

... He sought psychiatric help. He had been diagnosed with mild depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In later interviews, he said his daily routine consisted of 18 hours of playing video games. He was particularly addicted to ...

http://blogs.indystar.com/philb/2013/04/08/indianapolis-colts-worst-draft-picks-no-8-defensive-tackle-quinn-pitcock/

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Q. I am a man in my 20s and was just diagnosed with ADHD. Is it possible to be successful with this condition? A. My colleagues Dr.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130408/entlife/704089999/

Teen with ADHD and dyslexia achieves barber shop dream

A TEENAGER who suffers from dyslexia and ADHD and was told to become a bouncer by a school careers officer has opened his own barbers in Halesowen .

http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/10339745.Teen_with_ADHD_and_dyslexia_achieves_barber_shop_dream/?ref=rss

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Lynn Difley, Santa Cruz County Stories: From swimming to weight...

... Santa Cruz resident. "I kept getting up to sharpen my pencil or throw things away. I would have been diagnosed with ADHD, but I was quick and I always got straight A's." The fitness junkie teaches multiple water, stretching and cardio classes each ...

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/rss/ci_22975448?source=rss

ADHD awareness helps proper treatment

Recent data that shows a rising rate of young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder seems to indicate that ADHD is becoming a much more prevalent issue.

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/our-views/adhd-awareness-helps-proper-treatment-1930577

The co-location of mental health care services in pediatric practices

... as a whole. Now, this pediatrician said with pride, the clinicians in his practice are comfortable " treating 80% of ADHD, anxiety and depression." They were hiring a social worker, whose job it would be not to do therapy, but rather to "make sure ...

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/04/colocation-mental-health-care-services-pediatric-practices.html

The new gateway drugs for American teenage boys are prescription medications

... week that almost one-fifth of high school-age boys have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and physicians eventually medicate two-thirds of them. The New York Times piece breaking this story pointed out that Ritalin ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-new-gateway-drugs-for-american-teenage-boys-are-prescription-medications?cid=rss

My Downward Lifestyle: Week 3

... sometimes.... A new review of studies has confirmed yoga's benefits on mental health conditions such as depression and ADHD. Researchers from Duke University analyzed the results... Sleeping in the best of circumstances can be difficult for many ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leigh-weingus/yoga-and-sleep_b_3007563.html

Chiropractic Care Can Reverse Developmental Delays in Children

... identifies and reverses this disorder in children with developmental delays such as Autism, Asperger's, ADD and ADHD. The preliminary results of Dr. Murphy's findings were recently published in the December 2012 edition of the Journal of ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/chiropractic-care-can-reverse-developmental-delays-in-children-338399.php

Ask Dr. K: Finding success with ADHD

Dear Dr. K: I am a man in my 20s and was just diagnosed with ADHD. Is it possible to be successful with this condition? Dear Reader: My colleagues Dr.

http://www.montereyherald.com/health/ci_22973412/ask-dr-k-finding-success-adhd

Is is safe to give stimulants to healthy children?

... and do better on tests. Stimulants are drugs that are commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), such as Ritalin and Adderall. When these drugs are taken by people who don't medically need them, they are referred to as ...

http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3625/Is-is-safe-to-give-stimulants-to-healthy-children-

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Regarding "Local" and "Natural"

... are treated with organophosphate pesticides. These have been linked with Attention Deficit Hypersensitivity Disorder (ADHD) in various studies. "Local" does not mean that the vegetables, milk or meat one buys are free of pesticide residues. Local ...

http://www.crozetgazette.com/2013/04/regarding-local-and-natural/

ADHD: Are children in schools being over-diagnosed?

The number of children being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, has swelled over the last decade and North Carolina has one of the highest rates in the nation.

http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/adhd-are-children-in-schools-being-over-diagnosed-1.123148

Dr. Umar Johnson in Milwaukee for multiple scheduled appearances

... theme on this occasion and his newly published book, "The Psycho-Academic Holocaust: The Special Education and ADHD Wars Against Black Boys" will be available for purchase. On Friday, April 12, a Parents Only Workshop is scheduled for Readers Choice ...

http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/06/dr-umar-johnson-in-milwaukee-for-multiple-scheduled-appearances/

Livingston Events, The Week Ahead

... Livingston High School to help residents celebrate the history of Livingston's township government "Recovering Autism, ADHD & Special Needs" w/local author, Shelley Tzorfas April 14, 2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Barnes & Noble, Livingston Mall, 112 ...

http://thealternativepress.com/articles/livingston-events-the-week-ahead-2

Checklist approach results in ADHD over-diagnosis

At first I thought it was an April Fools' joke: a front page article on the New York Times announced that 11 percent of school-aged children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

http://keysnews.com/node/46720

Lab Notes: Hypertension in Pregnancy and Hot Flashes; Walking Lowers Heart Risk As Well As Running

... pounds) depending on flight distance. A new study released by the CDC suggests that the number of kids diagnosed with ADHD has increased 53 percent since 2003. Approximately 6.4 million children in the US between the ages of four and 17 have been ...

http://calorielab.com/news/2013/04/06/this-past-week-health-news-from-labnotes-36/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+calorie-counter-news+%28CalorieLab+Calorie+Counter+News%29

5 Easy Steps for Diagnosing Adult ADHD

I find it so rewarding working with patients with Adult ADHD because an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment can greatly impact a person's career , health, and quality of life.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-best-strategies-managing-adult-adhd/201304/5-easy-steps-diagnosing-adult-adhd

Friday, April 5, 2013

PD Editorial: ADHD: A lower bar is no solution

... the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the number of school-age children who have received an ADHD medical diagnosis is now up to 11 percent. Among high school boys, the number is nearly 1 in 5 students. While the problem still ...

http://www.petaluma360.com/article/20130405/OPINION/130409696/-1/PT07?Title=PD-Editorial-ADHD-A-lower-bar-is-no-solution

David Katz, M.D.: Money, Medicine and Myopia

... children to chairs all day long, then prescribe Ritalin when they can't sit still. Yes, there really is ADD/ADHD that warrants medication. But the proper remedy for rambunctiousness in young children is recess, not Ritalin. And yes, we have actual ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-katz-md/research-dollars_b_3020784.html

ADHD debate: In defense of parents' choices

... the notion that grief is unnecessarily diagnosed and medicated as depression. I agree about the grief issue, not about ADHD. The writer of the second article, Charles Dean, blamed the increase in ADHD diagnoses and medication solely on market-driven ...

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/201702731.html

NBC's 'Rock Center with Brian Williams' to air piece on ADHD tonight at 10

Many view ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , as primarily a children's affliction, but many children carry their symptoms right on into adulthood, some of them not ever having been diagnosed, or treated, as children in the first place.

http://www.examiner.com/article/nbc-s-rock-center-with-brian-williams-to-air-piece-on-adhd-tonight-at-10?cid=rss

ADD, ADHD, or ADT?

ADD and ADHD are household terms these days, defined as inattention or hyperactivity, where symptoms exist before 7 years of age, and the child experiences clinically significant impairment in a social, academic, or occupational setting.

http://tucsoncitizen.com/natural-medicine-tips/2013/04/05/add-adhd-or-adt/

Childhood Obesity and Bullying can be Reduced by more time in the forest

... into the woods. "There is some scientific evidence behind this that time spent in nature will reduce obesity- anxiety ADHD ...many of us know so well how important being outside is to our physical and mental well-being." Chipko says even students ...

http://www.kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-news-feed/55998

Chiropractic Care Can Reverse Developmental Delays in Children

... identifies and reverses this disorder in children with developmental delays such as Autism, Asperger's, ADD and ADHD. The preliminary results of Dr. Murphy's findings were recently published in the December 2012 edition of the Journal of ...

http://www.prlog.org/12113098-chiropractic-care-can-reverse-developmental-delays-in-children.html

Tracking A Rise In ADHD Diagnosis

Surveys show a marked rise in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, among the nation's youth.

http://www.npr.org/2013/04/05/176339684/tracking-a-rise-in-adhd-diagnosis?ft=1&f=5

Tracking A Rise In ADHD Diagnosis

Surveys show a marked rise in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, among the nation's youth.

http://nhpr.org/post/tracking-rise-adhd-diagnosis

Schonfeld-logo

... be presented with when he begins elementary school?" Superior concentration and discipline. With so many new cases of ADHD reported each year, it is important to help children learn how to sit still. When children begin reading at a young age, along ...

http://www.jewishpress.com/sections/family/parenting-our-children/reading-rules/2013/04/05/

Audio books - love them or hate them?

... getting or have gotten what I need and it's on the run to the next thing. Yes, that makes me sound like I have ADD or ADHD - and I don't. But audio books take forever to get the point. Lol. And of course that's because the whole point is to relax ...

http://magicalmusings.com/2013/04/05/audio-books-love-em-or-hate-em/

Differential hearing difficulties cause kids to fall behind at school

... had the question to ask of these kids having trouble at school," he said. "Some forms of attentional disorders (such as ADHD) can be treated with medications, we don't know yet whether that is appropriate here. And some forms of these attentional ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-differential-difficulties-kids-fall-school.html

Still worried about autism and vaccines?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the news this week that nearly 20 percent of high school age boys and 11 percent of all school-age children have received a diagnosis of ADHD.

http://healthyliving.msn.com/pregnancy-parenting/healthy-household/still-worried-about-autism-and-vaccines

Weighted Comforter for Autism and Special Needs Designed by Weighted...

... adults with various sensory integration issues, these weighted products are often beneficial therapy for autism, ADD, ADHD, PDD, cerebral palsy, and muscular dystrophy. The Weighted Cozy Comforter from Weighted Wearables provides this proprioceptive ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebautism/weighted_blanket/prweb10603366.htm

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