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CHADD is conducting the following survey to gauge the breadth and depth of the current ADHD-medication shortage. Please contribute your experiences. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Learn more about the history of this ADHD-medication shortage and the dynamics of this problem with the U.S. ADHD-medication supply from CHADD. In addition, the Boston Globe offers these survival strategies for parents of ADHD children who can't fill their prescriptions for Adderall XR and other medications for treating attention deficit. What medication (and dosage) do you use to treat ADHD symptoms? Are...Continue Reading »
Children may be evaluated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADDH) beginning at age 4, according to updated clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Primary care physicians should initiate an ADHD evaluation for any child 4 through 18 who has school or behavioral problems and symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity." This is guideline Number One in the American Academy of Pediatrics' new clinical guideline for diagnosing and managing attention deficit in children. Released October 16, the updated guideline represents a significant expansion; the previous document addressed children ages 6 to...Continue Reading »
The results of a new attention-deficit study conducted by the ADHD Awareness Coalition suggests that 60 percent of ADD adults have lost jobs because of the disorder, nearly half of ADD children experience social struggles, and 38 percent of ADHD kids also have a sleep disorder. PHILADELPHIA, October 11, 2011 - New survey results reveal that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts aspects of work and school for adults and children living with the condition. The survey also shows that many people with ADHD have been diagnosed with, or suspect presence of, other health conditions including anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. ADHD, which affects more than 13 million Americans, is a genetic, neurobiological disorder that...Continue Reading »
ADHD Awareness Week will take place Sunday, October 16, 2011, through Saturday, October 22, 2011. The theme of this year's week of advocacy is "Get the Facts." To help with ADHD Awareness Coalition's planning, take this online survey to share your experiences with ADD/ADHD. ADHD Awareness Week 2011 is fast approaching. So what can you do to participate and advocate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD)? Below, we've pulled together a few simple actions you can take -- some as soon as today and some during ADHD Awareness Week 2011. 1. Share your ADD/ADHD experiences with the world. Take this five-minute survey put together by the ADHD Awareness Coalition, of...Continue Reading »
Just what are the problems parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) are most likely to face? A new survey reveals interesting findings. A new survey gauging parents’ attitudes and opinions about raising children with attention deficit disorder hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) underscores the challenges that parents like you face every day. Commissioned by Noven Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with ADDitude magazine*, the survey polled more than 1,000 parents and caregivers on a range of topics. Some of the highlights include: Treatment and Medication ...Continue Reading »
Meet other families with ADD/ADHD in ADDitude's new online community, ADDConnect. Members can join online support groups and participate in ADDitude's Back-to-School Web Chat on Tuesday, August 23rd, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST. Help your child get off to a good start this school year! Join ADDitude's legal advisor, Robert Tudisco, a lawyer who specializes in ADD/ADHD, and ADDitude's ADHD Expert Blogger Linda Karanzalis, an ADD/ADHD coach and learning specialist, as they host ADDitude‘s “Back-to-School Web Chat” on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST (12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CST...Continue Reading »
The most-popular reads of the last month are just a click away! 1. 4 Must-Have Apps for ADHD FamiliesYour or your child's to-do items made easier -- with these ADHD-approved apps!»>>PLUS: Activities From Your Social Networking Accounts, E-mail Accounts, and Calendars -- Streamlined! 2. Do You Hear What I Hear?Difficulty following instructions, remembering information presented orally, and following conversations could indicate ADHD, but something more may be at play -- be on the lookout for the following signs.» >>PLUS:...Continue Reading »
We're giving away two copies of ~100 Questions & Answers About Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Women and Girls~ and two copies of ~The ADHD Effect on Marriage~. Learn how you could win one of these guides to ADD/ADHD diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, relationships, and more. Though women and girls are just as likely as their male counterparts to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), studies show that they are still more likely to be un- and misdiagnosed -- and therefore less likely to receive adequate treatment. In her new book, 100 Questions & Answers About Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Women and Girls, Patricia Quinn, M.D., offers a female-friendly introduction to ADD/ADHD...Continue Reading »
See what resources the editors and ADHD experts have put together for ADD adults and parents of ADHD children in the newest issue. It's that time again -- another school year is about to start and that means it's also time for ADDitude's annual "Success at School" issue to help parents, educators, and kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) make this the best year ever! Subscribers should receive their Fall 2011 issue in early August and issues will be available for purchase on newsstands ...Continue Reading »
Meet other adults with ADD/ADHD in ADDitude's new online community, ADDConnect. Members can join online support groups and participate in ADDitude's virtual support group meeting for adults on Wednesday, July 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST. Join ADDitude’s adult ADD/ADHD bloggers, Jane D. (ADHD and the City Blog), Frank South (ADHD Dad Blog), Stephen Anfield (ADDistractions Blog), and Ben T. (ADHD Acceptance Blog), as they host ADDitude’s “Virtual Support Group Meeting for Adults With ADD/ADHD” on Wednesday, July13, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST (12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CST and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST)...Continue Reading » « All Blogs |
    
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