ADD & ADHD Health

Whether you suspect ADHD, or a teacher mentions it, an actual diagnosis is key. By Eric Metcalf, MPH Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD About 9% of U.S. children and teens have ADHD. For many of these ki...

Disciplining a Child Who Has ADHD: Tips for Parents

What parents need to know about effective child discipline for children with ADHD. By Gina Shaw Feature Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD RaeLyn Murphy of Milwaukee called her firstborn son Josh "Houdini." ...

Is There an ADHD Diet?

Not Really, but Certain Healthy Changes to Your Child's Diet May Help By Denise Mann Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD, FAAP Jan. 9, 2012 -- There isn’t a specific diet or magic vitamin th...

ADHD Drug Shortages: Why?

Generic ADHD Drugs Hard to Find; DEA Raises Quotas in 2012 By Daniel J. DeNoon Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 3, 2012 -- Many popular ADHD medications have been in short supply, parti...

ADHD Drugs Not Linked to Increased Heart Risk in Adults

Study May Calm Fears That the Stimulant Drugs Can Increase Heart Risk By Salynn Boyles Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Dec. 12, 2011 -- A study of 150,000 adults taking drugs for attention...

Kids With ADHD Have Distinct Brain Patterns

Researchers Working Toward Developing a Test for ADHD By Charlene Laino Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Nov. 28, 2011 (Chicago) -- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (A...

Hand Movements May Offer ADHD Hints

Problems With Motor Control May Reveal ADHD Severity in Children, Researchers Say By Jennifer Warner Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 14, 2011 -- Two studies measuring children’s abi...

Study: ADHD Linked to Preterm Birth

Risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in School Age Children Associated With Premature Birth By Brenda Goodman Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD April 18, 2011 -- Researchers stu...

Tips to Reduce the Side Effects of ADHD Medications

By Katherine Kam Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD For many children, ADHD medications curb restlessness, impulsivity, and inattention well enough for them to flourish at home, school, and on the pla...

Benefits of Integrating Pet Therapy Into School

By Miriam Brous, Ed.C Feature from “Exceptional Parent” Magazine Bonding between animals and humans has been noted for a long time. Stories abound in literature of the ways that people and their pets have ...

Hyperactivity: Medical Reality or Convenient Excuse

ADHD By Ronald Pies, MD Feature Few diagnoses in psychiatry have stirred up as much controversy as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For some critics, the label "ADHD" is merely an exc...

ADHD Drug Holidays: Should Your Kid Get One?

Experts debate the pros and cons of giving kids a break from ADHD drugs. By Katrina Woznicki Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Summer camp is in full swing, which means more than 11 million ch...

Expert Q&A: ADHD and Diet

An interview with Sheah Rarback, MS, RD By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face lots o...

Choosing the Right ADHD Medication for Your Child

You have many options in types of medications, doses and treatment strategies. By Jeanie Lerche Davis Feature Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD If your child has been diagnosed with atten...

When You and Your Child Have ADHD

By R. Morgan Griffin Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Your son or daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. And as you sat there in the office, listening ...

Understanding ADHD and the Creative Child

Creativity and ADHD share similar traits; now, some experts weigh in on how frequently the two are confused. By Colette Bouchez Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Frankie was a daydreamer, so m...

A Time for ADHD Kids to Shine

Parents of children with ADHD may dread the summertime. But never fear: There are many ways to mold your child's behavior in the absence of school. Feature If you're the parent of a youngster with ADHD...

Slowly, ADHD Gender Gap Closes

Focusing on the Female Feature Feb. 12, 2001 -- Becky Stanford loved gymnastics, but she didn't stick with it because she couldn't wait her turn. She had difficulty following rigid formats like long di...

Preschoolers on Drugs

Not all hyperactive kids need to be medicated. By Rochelle Jones Feature May 22, 2000 -- Nicholas Hill was an obstinate and defiant 4-year-old. He exploded into violent rages. He yelled, screamed, an...

ADHD -- Not Just for Boys

Girls Get ADHD, Too By Carolyn J. Strange Feature Reviewed by Gary D. Vogin, MD Are you always running late? Frequently losing your keys? Not sleeping well? You may think you're just disorganized,...

ADHD Summer Survival Tips

How to keep ADHD kids happy and healthy all summer long. Plus, is summer the right time for a medication vacation? By Denise Mann the Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Amal Chakraburtty, MD When her...

Could Your Child Have ADHD?

Feature There is no cure for ADHD, but medications can help control symptoms. Stimulants, which help increase a child's attention span, are the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD. These stimulants inclu...

Getting ADHD Kids Back to School

Expert strategies for preparing ADHD kids for a new school year. By Heather Hatfield the Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD For Trish White, 32, and her kids, Joshua, 11, and Eli...

Girls and ADHD

Why attention deficit hyperactive disorder is so often overlooked in the fairer sex. By Christina Boufis The Magazine Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Neil Peterson, a transportation specialist in ...

A Summer of Fun for Children With ADHD

A variety of day and sleep-away camps are helping children with learning disabilities blossom like a summer flower. By Colette Bouchez Feature Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD Each year...

ADHD: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment for Kids

Diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is sometimes controversial. But for children with the condition, treatment options are working. By Kathleen Doheny the Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Amal Chak...

ADHD: It Can Run in the Family

A child's ADHD diagnosis is often the key to helping parents realize they could have the condition, too. By Heather Hatfield the Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Rick Webster's son...

What ADHD Looks Like in Girls and Boys

Experts look at gender differences in the three types of ADHD. By Mary Anne Dunkin Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Several years ago, neurology researcher Robert J. Melillo was preparing a ...

Minimize School Morning Mayhem for ADHD Children

Experts share tips for getting your ADHD child ready for school each morning -- with a minimum of stress. By Denise Mann Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Getting any child up and out t...

ADHD Symptoms in Children: What to Look for at Every Age

Children with ADHD often show symptoms early in life. Here are some signs. By Mary Anne Dunkin Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Although Carol Stevenson didn’t suspect attention deficit hyp...