ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder
A study found that the people that multitask the most are the least effective at it. It would be interesting to evaluate ADHD symptoms in the study sample, and see how it correlates with multitasking effectiveness. In the MSNBC.com article, Clifford Nass Ph.D. said, "Is multitasking causing them to be lousy at multitasking, or is their [...]
The Collaborative Multisite Multi-modal Treatment Study of Children With ADHD (MTA) study examined ADHD behavior outcomes of 579 children that were each enrolled in one of four forms of treatment: medication alone, behavioral intervention alone, behavioral intervention plus medication, and standard community care. After 14 months, the study subjects could then continue community care if they [...]
People have asked me for tips and suggestions on writing a book when you have ADD. Here's how I do it. YouTube link
Here's a video with an update on my third book, "ADD and Your Money", available December 2nd, 2009. YouTube link
Here's a look at how ADD impacted my ability (or inability) to get off the highway at the right exit. :-) YouTube link
Continuous-performance tests (CPTs) are assessments that measure sustained attention, selective attention, and impulsivity. They can be used as part of an evaluation for ADHD. The "old school" CPTs use actual paper, pencil, and a stopwatch. The newer generation of CPTs were software applications that allowed the computer to keep track of variables. The latest CPTs use [...]
Young adults taking stimulant medication had significantly improved driving performance on a simulator compared to the placebo group. Also, it was found that there was no significant differences in driving performances between atomoxetine (Strattera, a non-stimulant) and placebo. ADHD rating scale scores were decreased by at least 30 percent in 80% of the group that took [...]
I never realized that the Federal Aviation Administration could decline someone from becoming certified if they took certain psychiatric medications - even antidepressants and/or medications for ADHD, or if they had a psychiatric diagnosis such as depression or ADHD. If you have or have had a psychiatric diagnosis or are taking medication, you are required to [...]
In a study by Rosenblum, et al. (2008), children with ADHD had poorer handwriting than non-ADHD children. Additionally, when children with ADHD were off of their medication, they took an even longer time to copy a paragraph as compared to when they were on medication. Many parents will not be surprised at these study results. (That was my [...]
In honor of (or in spite of) my recent concussion, here's a study on the increased rate of head injury and accidents in adults with ADHD. The study looked at the health, pharmaceutical, and disability claims for 100,000 employees and their families. Children (28% vs 18%), adolescents (32% vs. 23%), and adults (38% vs. 18%) with ADHD [...]