Most ADHD youngsters have problems in school but surprisingly, several don’t have academic problems. Many ADHD kids can, in their own disorganized and unique means, excel in the lecturers of the school environment. ADHD youngsters in faculties that enable for a great deal of non-public choice, like Montessori schools, colleges that enable for and encourage[…]
Every day our psychiatric practice receives requests to change brand name prescriptions to generic. Most of these requests are either from pharmacies or insurance companies. Many of our patients are concerned about the use of generic medications. There is no question that generic medications are significantly cheaper. Many pharmacies including Walmart and Target have rolled[…]
ADHD is a problem with self regulation affecting up to 10% of school aged children and around 5% of adults. The inability to self regulate can exists in the areas of attention, behavior, and motor movements and looks different in each child or adult with the condition. In this informational article titled “ADHD and Twitching”[…]
ADHD (attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity) is a common disorder affecting millions or men, women, and children. Recent research suggests that from 4 to 7% of the population is affected. It should be pointed out that some consider the 7% number to be low. Boys are ten times more likely to be affected than girls,[…]
Child ADHD symptoms will be very different from adult ADHD which are often more subtle and less noticeable at times. For example, an adult with ADHD may have real problems in getting a task finished within a certain deadline. Multi-tasking may well be a hallmark of their work style and that is tolerated until the[…]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has no known cause, although some researchers say that the most likely causes are some contributing factors. These factors are genetic factors and fetal development, possible environmental factors, brain injuries, and social environment factors. Some environmental factors are complications during pregnancy, contaminated dust and soil, and even nutrition. So it is[…]
There are a number of adult ADHD alternative treatments available for those who are still struggling with the effects of this disorder past the school years. There are times when a person finds that trouble follows them wherever they go in the workplace. Often it is relationship problems with authority figures such as supervisors that[…]
You will find that if adult ADHD symptoms are present, chances are that you are suffering from this condition. The good news is that treatment can have you functioning fairly normally and living a life that is filled with much more accomplishment than you might expect. ADHD medication can help you find the focus, organization,[…]
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best care—and what sufferers can do for themselves—than renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A.[…]