ADHD Archives - Page 10 of 17 - Stephanie Sarkis PhD

Online guides for ADHD medication info

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-11-20T07:53:48-05:00March 10th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Medication|Tags: ADD, ADHD, adults, children, guides, Medication|

I've found two guides online for learning more about medication for ADHD. The first is the "ADHD Parents' Medication Guide" (I added the apostrophe to the title...I think it needs one.) It was created by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the American Psychiatric Assocation (APA). It can be found here: http://www.psych.org/Share/Parents-Med-Guide/Medication-Guides/ParentsMedGuide-ADHD-English.aspx [...]

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What it is like to have ADHD/ADD

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-11-20T07:53:48-05:00March 10th, 2010|Categories: ADHD|Tags: ADD, ADHD|

Frequently I get asked what it is like to have ADHD/ADD, or how I have coped with having it. I was diagnosed at 23, and have been taking Adderall since then. First, because of the misconceptions out there about medication for ADHD, I will address how medication has helped me. First, I have the same personality [...]

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Biological Basis for Motivation Issues in ADHD?

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-10-05T06:46:11-04:00February 10th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Research|Tags: ADD, ADHD, brain, dopamine, Volkow|

Positron emission tomography (PET) scans were used to measure dopamine synaptic markers in adults with unmedicated ADHD and adults without ADHD. The study found that A reduction in dopamine synaptic markers associated with symptoms of inattention was shown in the dopamine reward pathway of participants with ADHD. (Volkow, et al., 2009). This means that for people [...]

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When do ADHD symptoms really begin?

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-10-05T06:46:12-04:00February 8th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Research|Tags: ADD, ADHD, age, diagnosis, DSM, onset, seven|

According to the DSM-IV-TR (2000), to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD, "some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before the age of seven years." So let's say your an adult that thinks they might have ADHD. But what if your parents didn't notice ADHD symptoms until you were 8 years [...]

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Ambidextrous children more likely to have ADHD symptoms?

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-10-05T06:46:12-04:00February 2nd, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Books, Medication, Research|Tags: ADD, ADHD, ambidextrous, focus, hyperactivity, inattention, left, Pediatrics, right, Rodriguez, symptoms|

A study found that ambidextrous children (those that are both left- and right-handed) are more likely to develop ADHD symptoms later in life, compared to their left-handed and right-handed peers. The article states: Mixed-handed children, relative to right-handed, had approximately a twofold increase in odds of having difficulties with language and scholastic performance at the age [...]

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“9 ADHD Parenting Tips” Article

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-11-20T07:53:48-05:00January 20th, 2010|Categories: ADHD|Tags: ADD, ADHD, children, parenting, tips|

9 Adhd Parenting Tips by TeraDepot-Lazouche Can be found at: http://www.teradepot.com/blog/9-adhd-parenting-tips/ Parenting ADHD children can be stressful, frustrating and overwhelming. ADHD children have a shorter attention span than other kids and they often anger easily when they dont get their way. Parenting through these difficulties will help raise a happy, healthy child. Here are 9 ADHD [...]

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Resources for adults with ADHD parents

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-10-05T06:46:12-04:00January 13th, 2010|Categories: ADHD|Tags: ADD, ADHD, adult, parent|

On Twitter, ADDSarah writes: Can you rec any resources for strengthening relationships between adult children and adhd parents? Here you go, Sarah! This is by no means a complete list, but will get you on the right track! :) Books 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD by Stephanie Sarkis PhD More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies [...]

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ADHD and Sleep Difficulties in Children

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-11-20T07:53:48-05:00January 12th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Research|Tags: ADD, ADHD, brain, dreams, polysomnography, REM, sleep|

The study: Fifteen children with ADHD and 23 children without ADHD (7 to 12 years old) had their sleep monitored by a polysomnography device (see "Glossary" below) and parents completed sleep questionnaires. Children were not on medication, were in good health, and did not have any caffeine for seven days prior to the study. Children were [...]

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Beating Jet Lag

By Stephanie Sarkis|2017-01-16T08:24:54-05:00January 7th, 2010|Categories: ADHD, Travel|Tags: flying, jet lag, relaxation, sleep, Travel|

1. Drink plenty of water. I'm not just talking about the little cups of water the attendants give you. Buy some water (preferably 2 bottles) once you pass the security checkpoint. Flying can dehydrate you, so drink up. 2. Speaking of drinking up, skip drinking any alcohol on the plane. You may think it will help [...]

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Children with ADHD handling a dog: Exciting or calming?

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-10-05T06:46:12-04:00December 8th, 2009|Categories: ADHD, Animals, Dogs, Research, School|Tags: ADD, ADHD, blood pressure, classroom, Dogs, heart rate, therapy|

Summary of the study: There was a significant decrease in heart rate and a significant increase in blood pressure five minutes after a dog was held by children with ADHD. However, teacher ratings of mood and behavior were not significant. The authors concluded that pet therapy for children with ADHD may actually increase excitement rather than [...]

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