Normal Toddler Behavior vs ADHD
An official diagnosis of ADHD can be hard to pinpoint as its symptoms can often be indicative of other conditions, but it is especially hard to diagnose in children under the age of four, as most children naturally experience about a year of extreme energy that generally encompasses their third birthday. This realization may be, in turn, both comforting and exhausting as parents learn that their toddler is likely just exhibiting the rampant energy normal for their age group.
What is ADHD?
Children with an official diagnosis of ADHD consistently present symptoms of inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or some combin...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - May 18, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog ADHD Toddler ADHD Source Type: blogs
Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can — and should — do
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It affects approximately 7% to 8% of all children and youth in the US. As the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) pointed out in their recent clinical practice guideline for ADHD, that’s more than the mental health system can handle, which means that pediatricians need to step up and help out.
So, if your child is having problems with attention, focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or some combination of those, and is at least 4 years old, your first step should be an appointment with your child’s primary care do...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Adolescent health Children's Health Neurological conditions Parenting Source Type: blogs
I Chose Not to Medicate My ADHD — Here ’s Why
A white room.
The day I was diagnosed, they brought me into a (not kidding) white room with a metal table. There was a machine at the head of the table. The machine kind of reminded me of a shrunken MRI scanner, but I didn’t have much of a chance to study it.
I laid down, and they put wires all over my head and my chest. The wires were gooey (“How am I going to get that out of my hair?”). Mom had kept me awake for most of the night, so when they told me to go to sleep, and I was out like a light. I was eight years old.
Mom had resisted getting me tested, despite my teachers pushing for it. I was easily distracted,...
Source: World of Psychology - June 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jordan Storz Tags: ADHD and ADD Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Children and Teens Medications Personal Students Success & Achievement Academic Achievement Attention Deficit Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Mood Swings Motivation Scho Source Type: blogs
First Time Outside of Europe. The 6th World Congress on ADHD In Vancouver, Canada, April 20-23rd
Würzburg, Vienna, Berlin, Milan, Glasgow, and now # 6 in Vancouver.
The 6th World Congress on ADHD will take place for the first time outside of Europe, they chose Canada, here in my home city of Vancouver.
It will be on April 20–23 2017 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
It is a massive conference with presenters from all over the world. There will be very many sessions on an extremely wide variety of topics on ADHD in adults, children, and teens.
For example just scrolling through one of the four days, Friday, on my 20” monitor took scrolling down 29, count them, 29 screens scrolls.
I hope some speakers wi...
Source: Adult ADD Strengths - April 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pete Quily Tags: ADD / ADHD Conferences and Workshops Vancouver ADHD family day. World Congress on ADHD Source Type: blogs
The Future of Work Part I
Have you ever taken some time to think about what work will look like 5, 10 or even 20 years from now? If you haven’t, it is probably worth the effort because a changing work environment may have dramatic implications for how you are employed in the future. In these two posts, I want to talk about some of the trends I’m seeing and how they may play out in the coming years.
Outsourcing
Companies are getting better and better at spinning off specific business functions and letting them be handled by others. For example, many businesses can’t justify running payroll in-house. It is cheaper to hire a company...
Source: Productivity501 - September 20, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mark Shead Tags: Misc Source Type: blogs
Please Help Convince BC Pharmacare to Cover Long Term ADHD Medications for ADHD Adults And Children
Please tell BC Pharmacare and health minister Terry Lake why they should cover long-acting ADHD medications vs just the short acting ones. CADDAC, CADDRA and some BC Psychiatrists and doctors are organizing this.
Deadline is June 1st, 2016.
If you live in BC and have a family member with ADHD or have ADHD yourself and already know why this is important, have your say here now .
Scroll down to “Therapeutic Review of ADHD Drugs” and chose “Patient Questionnaire” or “Caregiver Questionnaire.” Please follow the instructions carefully.
If you are unsure why this is important, please read ...
Source: Adult ADD Strengths - May 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pete Quily Tags: ADD / ADHD Advocacy ADD / ADHD Medication BC Pharmacare Source Type: blogs
Painful Erections: Another Reason To Worry About ADHD Pills
For parents who worry those ADHD pills may not be appropriate, here is another reason for concern – the FDA has just issued a notice saying methylphenidate products, which include Ritalin and Concerta, may cause prolonged and sometimes painful erections known as priapism. If there is any good news it would be this sort of thing is rare. Still, who wants to learn the hard way? Pardon the pun.
The FDA took this step after reviewing the drugs and has now updated labeling and patient Medication Guides. For those unaware, priapism can occur in males of any age and happens when blood in the penis becomes trapped, leading to ...
Source: Pharmalot - December 17, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: esilverman Source Type: blogs
Journal Alert - JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
Conclusion: There are not enough controlled clinical trials for showing the efficacy of atomoxetine for treatment of ADHD symptoms in autism. Although evidence suggests potential efficacy of atomoxetine, the current evidences are not conclusive. ======================================================================== *Pages: 641-654 (Article) *View Full Record: http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcAuth=Alerting&SrcApp=Alerting&DestApp=CCC&DestLinkType=FullRecord;KeyUT=CCC:000325419400002 *Order Full Text [ ] Title: Brain Cortical Thickness in ADHD: Age, Sex...
Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) - November 1, 2013 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
A $500 Million Brawl: Lilly, Canada And Invalidated Patents
In the latest twist in the brawl between Eli Lilly and the Canadian government over invalidated patents, the drugmaker has filed for arbitration and is seeking nearly $500 million in damages as part of an effort to force Canada to alter the way patent rights are administered. The case was filed yesterday under the rules of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The drugmaker is pursuing what is known as an investor-state dispute which, under provisions of international trade treaties, allows companies to initiate disputes against foreign governments. In this case, Lilly maintains that court decisions violated Canadian ob...
Source: Pharmalot - September 13, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: esilverman Source Type: blogs
Lilly Threatens To Leave Canada Over Patent Rulings
After a series of losses in Canadian courts over patents for several key drugs, Eli Lilly ceo John Lechleiter is now threatening to move operations out of the country. Why? The defeats over the patents for the Strattera ADHD drug, the Zyprexa antipsychotic and the Evista osteoporosis treatment have cost Lilly more than $1 billion in revenue and prompted some 280 jobs cuts since 2006, leaving the drugmaker with about 500 employees in Canada.
“If that sort of pattern persists, it’s not a question of would we stay in Canada, it’s a question of would we have any business in Canada,” Lechleiter told a meeting of the edi...
Source: Pharmalot - February 14, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: Ed Silverman Tags: Uncategorized Boehringer Ingelheim Eli Lilly Evista JJ jobs John Lechleiter Johnson & Johnson Merck NAFTA Pfizer Sanofi Strattera Zyprexa Source Type: blogs
What Parents Need to Know About Medication for ADHD
This article in ADDitude magazine offers advice on minimizing side effects. Dr. Larry Silver, who penned the piece writes, “No one should have to put up with side effects of ADHD meds. Often, a simple adjustment in the way a medication is used is all it takes to remedy the problem.” The nonprofit organization CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, has good information on finding resources and professionals. (Source: World of Psychology)
Source: World of Psychology - January 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: ADHD and ADD Children and Teens Disorders General Medications Mental Health and Wellness Parenting Self-Help Treatment According To Mark Adhd Medication Adhd Medications Adhd Symptoms Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Attention D Source Type: blogs
