ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
There are few things that compare to seeing the finished version of your book for the first time. I've never had kids, but I'm guessing the feeling is somewhat akin to seeing your baby for the first time. And the gestation period is roughly the same for each!! It's such a privilege to be experiencing for [...]
A WebMD article states: Researchers found calls to poison control centers for adolescent ADHD prescription drug abuse increased out of proportion to other poison center calls in recent years, which suggests a growing problem with abuse of these stimulant drugs. The article also goes on to state that the study found that there was an increase [...]