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Adult Onset ADHD
Adult Onset ADHD: Does it Exist? Is it Distinct from Youth Onset ADHD? There is a growing interest (and controversy) about ‘adult’ onset ADHD. No current diagnostic system allows for the
ADHD Parenting among ADHD Adults
Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. 2014. DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2014.963858 “The Role of Parental ADHD in Sustaining the Effects of a Family-School Intervention for ADHD” Dawson, A.E., Wymbs, B.T., Marshall, S.A., Mautone,
ADHD CME for Primary Care Professionals
This ADHD in Adults program is very exciting to us for a number of reasons. First, it’s a groundbreaking campaign where we can educate all kinds of health professionals about the
ADHD Coaching an Integral Component of Effective Comprehensive Treatment for Adults with ADHD
Research clearly indicates psychopharmacology’s prominent role as an ADHD intervention. Even if the primary care physician is comfortable with treating an ADHD adult, the typical office visit does not allow sufficient
African American Adults with ADHD – Cultural Barriers and Reduced Access to Care
Clin Psychiatry. 2015; 76(3):279-283.“Cultural Background and Barriers to Mental Health Care for African American Adults”Rostain, A.L., Ramsay, J.R., Waite, R. This article delineates key patient and provider cultural biases that interfere with access
Risk of Suicide in ADHD
Suicide is one of the most feared outcomes of any psychiatric condition. Although its association with depression is well known, a small but growing research literature shows that ADHD is also
ADHD and Suicide
Suicide is one of the most feared outcomes of any psychiatric condition. Although its association with depression is well known, a small but growing research literature shows that ADHD is also
ADHD Medication and Parenting
Raising children is not easy. I should know. As a clinical psychologist, I’ve helped parents learn the skills they need to be better parents. And my experience raising three children confirmed
Collateral Information in Adult ADHD
Breda,V;, Rovaris, DL; Schneider Vitola, E.; et al. Does collateral retrospective information about childhood attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms assist in the diagnosis of attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults? Findings from a
ADHD Diagnosis Collateral Retrospectives
Breda,V;, Rovaris, DL; Schneider Vitola, E.; et al. Does collateral retrospective information about childhood attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms assist in the diagnosis of attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults? Findings from a
ASRS in College Students
Gray et al. (2014), The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS): utility in college students with attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder. PeerJ 2:e324; DOI 10.7717/peerj.324 There has been ongoing interest in the identification of
ADHD and Broken Bones
Adult ADHD is a Risk Factor for Broken Bones Although some people view the impulsivity and inattentiveness of ADHD adults as a normal trait, these symptoms have adverse consequences, which
Atomoxetine: Real World Dosing
Kabul,S; Alatorre,C; Montejano,LB; Farr,AM; Clemow, DB. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics 21 (2015) 936–942. This study describes a large prescription database survey of dosing patterns of atmoxetine, between January 2006
ADHD and Hyperactivity – Children, Teens, Adults
This article reviews existing evidence for the use of locomotor activity measures in diagnosing ADHD. The authors conducted a meta-analysis of published studies on ADHD using motion measures to compare patients
Locomotor Activity and Diagnosing ADHD
This article reviews existing evidence for the use of locomotor activity measures in diagnosing ADHD. The authors conducted a meta-analysis of published studies using motion measures to compare patients with ADHD
Epilepsy and ADHD Treatments
Ettinger AB1, Ottman R, Lipton RB, Cramer JA, Fanning KM, Reed ML. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in adults with self-reported epilepsy: Results from a national epidemiologic survey of epilepsy. Epilepsia. 2015 Jan
ADHD in Young Adults – A Longitudinal Study
P, Kuntsi J. Childhood predictors of adolescent and young adult outcome in ADHD. J Psychiatr Res. 2015 Jan 29. pii: S0022-3956(15)00022-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2015.01.011. This investigation examined predictors, including a variety of
ADHD and Insomnia
ADHD itself is associated with sleep difficulties, independent of ADHD medications. Thus, it is very important that sleep quality is assessed prior to treatment so that the changes due to treatment
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