Treatment of ADD/ADHD
Learn more about treatment approaches for dealing with ADD/ADHD. Everything you want to know about medications, behavior modifications, counseling, and ADHD education can be found here.
St. John’s Wort: Not Effective for the Treatment of ADHD
One alternative therapy used in the treatment of ADHD is St. John's wort. A recent study finds that St. John's wort is no more effective in treating ADHD than a placebo.
One alternative therapy used in the treatment of ADHD is St. John's wort. A recent study finds that St. John's wort is no more effective in treating ADHD than a placebo.
Does Summer Vacation Equal Medication Vacation for ADHD Kids?
Do children with ADHD need to continue ADHD medication over the summer? What factors should parents consider related to ADHD medications and summer time?
Do children with ADHD need to continue ADHD medication over the summer? What factors should parents consider related to ADHD medications and summer time?
ADHD and Stimulant Medications
Stimulant medications are the most widely used ADHD drugs. Are stimulants safe for the treatment of ADHD? What are the side effects?
Stimulant medications are the most widely used ADHD drugs. Are stimulants safe for the treatment of ADHD? What are the side effects?
To Medicate or Not: What's The Decision Making Process?
Medication is an important option in the treatment of ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder. How does a person make the decision about whether medication is appropriate for them or for their child?
Medication is an important option in the treatment of ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder. How does a person make the decision about whether medication is appropriate for them or for their child?
ECG Monitoring for ADHD Children
Issues regarding ADHD and medications and heart monitoring - The American Academy of Pediatrics and The American Heart Association clarify recommendations on the use of an electrocardiogram in assessing children with ADHD who may need treatment with medications.
Issues regarding ADHD and medications and heart monitoring - The American Academy of Pediatrics and The American Heart Association clarify recommendations on the use of an electrocardiogram in assessing children with ADHD who may need treatment with medications.
Can Fish Oil Help Improve ADD Symptoms?
Adding fish oil to your treatment approach may improve concentration, attention and focus in individuals with ADHD. Read on to learn more about fish oil and omega 3 fatty acids.
Adding fish oil to your treatment approach may improve concentration, attention and focus in individuals with ADHD. Read on to learn more about fish oil and omega 3 fatty acids.
AHA Recommends Children Receive Heart Screening Before Taking ADHD Medicines
It is recommended that children with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder receive heart screenings, electrocardiograms, before treatment with stimulant drugs such as ritalin due to possible side effects.
It is recommended that children with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder receive heart screenings, electrocardiograms, before treatment with stimulant drugs such as ritalin due to possible side effects.
Take Control of Your ADHD
ADHD coaching can play a powerful complementary role in the treatment of ADD and ADHD. ADHD coaching teaches individuals to take control and make positive changes in their life. Nancy Ratey provides more information about self coaching.
ADHD coaching can play a powerful complementary role in the treatment of ADD and ADHD. ADHD coaching teaches individuals to take control and make positive changes in their life. Nancy Ratey provides more information about self coaching.
ADHD Coaching For The High School and College Student
ADHD coaching can make a difference in the success of high school and college students with ADD or ADHD.
ADHD coaching can make a difference in the success of high school and college students with ADD or ADHD.
The Importance of Treating the Whole Child
When treating children, especially those with ADHD, it is important to consider stressors that may be increasing problematic behaviors. By simply treating symptoms, we may neglect to look deeper into the underlying causes of the behaviors.
When treating children, especially those with ADHD, it is important to consider stressors that may be increasing problematic behaviors. By simply treating symptoms, we may neglect to look deeper into the underlying causes of the behaviors.
Fathers and ADHD Treatment
Fathers can be an important part of the treatment process for children with ADHD. Read on to learn more about COACHES, a parenting program geared to dads.
Fathers can be an important part of the treatment process for children with ADHD. Read on to learn more about COACHES, a parenting program geared to dads.
ADHD and Exercise
Exercise can be helpful for improving ADHD symptoms. How does exercise affect ADHD and the brain? John J. Ratey, MD, provides some answers.
Exercise can be helpful for improving ADHD symptoms. How does exercise affect ADHD and the brain? John J. Ratey, MD, provides some answers.
Optimal Treatment of ADHD
The best outcome for individuals with ADHD includes a combined treatment of therapies and once-a-day medication. Read on to learn more.
The best outcome for individuals with ADHD includes a combined treatment of therapies and once-a-day medication. Read on to learn more.
Tips for Reducing Common Side Effects of Your Child’s ADHD Medicine
Common side effects of ADHD stimulant medicine include stomachaches, headaches, decrease in appetite, and difficulty with sleep. Luckily, there are some simple strategies parents can try to help alleviate these side effects.
Common side effects of ADHD stimulant medicine include stomachaches, headaches, decrease in appetite, and difficulty with sleep. Luckily, there are some simple strategies parents can try to help alleviate these side effects.
Help for Parents of Children Diagnosed with ADHD:
Parents of children with ADHD share a vital role in their child’s treatment process. Where does a parent turn for ADHD treatment guidance and education? Your child’s doctor is obviously an important source of information. Another wonderful resource is "The Responsible Rx Parent Starter Kit."
Parents of children with ADHD share a vital role in their child’s treatment process. Where does a parent turn for ADHD treatment guidance and education? Your child’s doctor is obviously an important source of information. Another wonderful resource is "The Responsible Rx Parent Starter Kit."
Treatment of ADD/ADHD
There is no cure of ADHD, however, there are many treatment approaches that may alleviate or significantly decrease ADHD symptoms. As a result, improvements are evident in school/work performance, relationships with others improve, and self esteem increases.
There is no cure of ADHD, however, there are many treatment approaches that may alleviate or significantly decrease ADHD symptoms. As a result, improvements are evident in school/work performance, relationships with others improve, and self esteem increases.
Finding a Treatment Provider
There are so many options out there that it may sometimes seem confusing. How does one decide between all the different health care providers – pediatricians, family physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and counselors? Once you’ve narrowed down your search, how do you choose the right person?
There are so many options out there that it may sometimes seem confusing. How does one decide between all the different health care providers – pediatricians, family physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and counselors? Once you’ve narrowed down your search, how do you choose the right person?
Medications
Medications can be helpful in reducing impulsiveness and hyperactivity, and increasing focus and attention in individuals with ADD/ADHD.
Medications can be helpful in reducing impulsiveness and hyperactivity, and increasing focus and attention in individuals with ADD/ADHD.
Behavioral Modifications and Interventions
ADHD, while not caused by environmental factors, can certainly be influenced by them. A chaotic, unstructured, unorganized setting can exacerbate symptoms. On the flip side, a setting that is structured, predictable, and motivating can greatly help. Read on to learn more about behavioral modifications and interventions.
ADHD, while not caused by environmental factors, can certainly be influenced by them. A chaotic, unstructured, unorganized setting can exacerbate symptoms. On the flip side, a setting that is structured, predictable, and motivating can greatly help. Read on to learn more about behavioral modifications and interventions.
How Do I Know If My Child's Treatment Is Working?
Dr. David Rabiner of Duke University has developed a simple system that parents can use to monitor the effectiveness of ADHD treatments.
Dr. David Rabiner of Duke University has developed a simple system that parents can use to monitor the effectiveness of ADHD treatments.
Counseling/Psychotherapy
Counseling/psychotherapy provides an individual with ADHD a place to process feelings and develop strategies for dealing with the effects of ADHD.
Counseling/psychotherapy provides an individual with ADHD a place to process feelings and develop strategies for dealing with the effects of ADHD.
Treatment for Women with ADHD
Treatment for women with ADHD may include a multitude of approaches. Read on to learn more.
Treatment for women with ADHD may include a multitude of approaches. Read on to learn more.
ADHD Parents Medication Guide
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association have teamed up to create new guidelines to help parents better understand treatment approaches for ADHD.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association have teamed up to create new guidelines to help parents better understand treatment approaches for ADHD.