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The Preschool ADHD Treatment Study 6 Year Follow-Up
Long Term Course of ADHD Diagnosed in Preschool Years Can Be Chronic and Severe. Read More About the Preschoolers with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment Study 6 Year Follow-Up.
University Offers New Accelerated Nursing Program
One of the reasons that nursing careers are so popular today may be attributed to the variety of education programs that offer nursing degrees. A student can become a RN either through a two or four-y
ADHD Problem Child - Looking At Lifestyle Changes So That Your Child Has a Great Chance in Life
The first problem that parents have to face when dealing with the ADHD problem child is whether to medicate or not. That decision has to be an informed one and any parent should avoid well meaning adv
ADHD And Lack Of Focus- Shocking Pediatrics Report
A report just published by the Pediatrics journal shows that rate of abuse of ADHD drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall has kept up with the increase of drug abuse! The period they are talking about is
Algae Based Biofuel Production: The New Wave Of Green Energy
The 'green' trend has been around since the 1970s, when an OPEC boycott, gas rationing, and spiking prices called into question our reliance on oil. The creation of suburbs and expansion of cities led
5 Things Parents of Kids With ADHD Want You to Know
5 Things Parents of Kids With ADHD Want You to Know About ADHD
Driving With ADD - Driving Safety With ADD
Safety issues when driving with ADD. What are the risks for teens driving with ADD.
When Do Non-Stimulant Work For Adhd
We know from anecdotal information that non-stimulant medications for ADHD does not work for everyone. Until recently, it was thought that patients with ADHD would respond to the non-stimulant medicat
Diet For ADHD Kids - The Foods That Can Really Help Are Easy To Find
There is no real definitive diet for ADHD kids, given that every child is different. Some children may also suffer from allergies and there may be other factors which prevent us from defining what foo
Helping A Hyperactive Child - Getting the Solution Right To Raise A Great Kid
I was very interested to read Dr. Crooks' book on Help for the Hyperactive Child: A Practical Guide Offering Parents of ADHD Children Alternatives to Ritalin. Dr. Crooks is a Fellow of The Am
Friendly Settings and Tasks at School and Home to Support Children With ADHD
Learn about supportive classroom and home settings and tasks to support children with ADHD.
Autism and Anxiety - Nelle Frances
An article discussing the presence of anxiety in your child with Autism, offering strategies to help minimise the debilitating effects anxiety can have on your child.
Natural Cure For ADHD Kids - How Realistic Is This ?
Let me ask you another question. How realistic is it to put a child on a stimulant drug which could alter his neural development? How realistic is it to put a child on a drug like Modafinil which has
Three Interesting Facts About ADHD -Insights For Parents
Do you know what a 'smart' drug is ? It is one of the ADHD drugs, like Ritalin or Adderall, now used more and more by university students to get through exams and to aid them in study sessions. Their
Facts About ADHD Medications Doctors Never Mention
One of the most respected researchers on ADHD, William Pelham has now come out strongly against ADHD medications and asserts that research shows they are practically useless in the long term. This is
Child Depression and ADD
Children with ADD ADHD may be at higher risk for childhood depression. Learn more about the signs of child depression.
Just Diagnosed with Adult ADHD
Just diagnosed with ADHD. Understanding ADHD and improving your life.
Sorting Out the Confusion About ADHD Stats and Looking at Safe Treatment Options
Did you know that more than half of the 4 million children with ADHD, are on psychostimulant drugs? We do not know anything about the other half or very little. But this is one of the most alarming of