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"ADHD Plus: Diagnosing and Treating Comorbid Conditions in Children" [Video Replay & Podcast #221]

In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, learn how comorbid conditions can mimic and interact with ADHD with Mark Bertin, M.D.

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  3. My 9 y/o daughter is epileptic & has other numerous neurological issues. She has been diagnosed with ADHD, apraxia, learning & speech disabilities. I believe she also has ODD. She is often combative, uncooperative & puts herself & others at risk of physical harm. She is falling farther & farther behind in school, unable to grasp & retain even simple concepts. Our family’s attention primarily falls upon her as a result, despite having 3 other children. While we know things will never be “perfect”, our family is falling apart due to her issues. Any assistance you can provide in the way of strategies, recommended reading, etc. is GREATLY appreciated.

  4. I am trying Chiropractic care (The Perfect Storm)for my grandson’s ADHD. Are you aware of studies on this? It seems overall to be making a possitive impact. He has stopped one of his medications. He is soon turning six. Would love some feedback.

  5. I am a essentially a self-identified ADHD patient, and am currently the only male member of my immediate family not receiving treatment for this condition. My father is convinced that I do not show enough of the symptoms to be “fully ADHD.” Further confounding this diagnosis is the fact that I recently had a brain tumor that was causing short-term memory impairment.

    The tumor has been removed for roughly 5 years, but I still have had issues, specifically with working memory and getting my college coursework finished. I am wondering if you can recommend any specific compensatory strategies to work around my impaired working memory. I have searched the internet, but found relatively little success.

    I have improved my diet and exercise patterns significantly, but still struggle to use my working memory at even an average capacity. I am currently considering getting a formal diagnosis from my primary care physician, but ducked out of my last appointment due to not having insurance and having lost my job just prior to the appointment. I was recently taken off my parents’ insurance due to my age, but am not yet purchasing my own due to not yet having a steady job. I lost my last one due largely to my inability to focus in a distracting environment, and am thinking medication or compensatory strategies could help.

    I have been to a speech therapist, and while her recommendations have been quite beneficial, I am wondering if pursuing medication is worth my effort. I expect it would be mild dose, as I have been told I do not demonstrate very many traits of ADHD. But my working memory is basically useless without a concerted effort on my part, which causes me to wonder if a low-dose of some stimulant (besides caffeine) would prove beneficial. I turn to you, an expert on the matter. I am an adult, admittedly, so if you feel you are not qualified, I would also appreciate a referral to someone more qualified.

    Thank you for your help,
    -William R. Corriveau

  6. Please help me distinguish between what looks like ADHD and Executive function disorder in a teen diagnosed with severe OCD. ADHD , depression and anxiety and possibly OCD run in the family. So does MTHFR C677T genetics, where apparently we make less neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin than normal. Exposure therapy and a high dose or Prozac have been tried and have not resolved the OCD, just softened it a bit.

    Thanks

  7. Our six-year old son was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago. This spring he was also diagnosed with ASD, Level 1. The therapist that diagnosed the autism believes that his impulsivity and hyperactivity can be attributed to ASD. Meanwhile, we have started meds for ADHD. Would hyperactivity and impulsivity due to ASD be treated with the same medication as ADHD?

  8. We have a 16 year old daughter with ADHD and trichotilomania. I’m curious as to if you have experience with this comorbid disorder and if you have any recommendations for us. She is convinced that “nothing will help” and will not use fidgets or other devices to keep her hands busy and doesn’t think therapy works either (she met with a wonderful CBT psychologist for 1/2 years). If you ask her she will say she wants to stop but is not willing to try new strategies. Do we just let her be until one day she’s ready to make the effort? We want to help but are struggling with how.
    Thank you

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