Is Tylenol safe during pregnancy? Expert raises alarm about possible link to autism, ADHD.
Roberta Ness is on a mission to warn pregnant people to use less acetaminophen. The epidemiologist who helped convince jurors that baby powder likely causes ovarian cancer is now equally convinced of the dangers of frequent acetaminophen use during pregnancy. Most researchers think the science isn’t yet conclusive, but Ness doesn’t want to wait.
Read MoreHow to Manage After-School Meltdowns With a Neurodivergent Child
By the time your child gets home from school, there’s a good chance they are ready for a class after-school meltdown. Also known as after-school restraint collapse, these meltdowns often happen because a child has been exerting an extraordinary amount of effort to behave during the school day, only to lose their control the moment…
Read MoreHow families and schools can support girls with ADHD
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is one of the most common childhood disorders. It affects 6% of Hawaiʻi children. They may have problems with focusing and impulsive behavior. And while it is often diagnosed in boys, it also affects girls. Sungalina Lee, the K-8 principal of Assets School, began working with neurodiverse youth because…
Read MoreADHD treatment should be changed if ineffective
In a recent study, children and adolescents with ADHD often had to change treatment in instances of ineffectiveness or complications.
Read MorePine Bark Extract May Improve Pediatric ADHD Symptoms With Fewer Adverse Effects
In children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), French maritime pine bark extract (Pycnogenol, Horphag Research) significantly improved ADHD symptoms with fewer adverse effects than methylphenidate, according to results from a randomized trial published in the Journal of Functional Foods.
Read MoreDoes stimulant medication for pediatric ADHD affect adult height?
A recent review found that multiple clinical trials indicated a reduction in adult height potential for children with long-term use of stimulant medication for treatment of ADHD, but other studies conflict with this data.
Read MoreCautionary Tales On Job Hunting If You Are ADHD, Autistic Or Learning Disabled
Programs that hire neurodivergent candidates can be impressive and very supportive, or they can go sour and turn into small but mighty performative showcases for businesses that want to promote that they hire disabled job candidates. Here’s how to look for the right program for you and when to call it quits if you feel…
Read MoreStudying with ADHD? Try These 8 Tips and Tricks
If you live with ADHD, studying might feel like an overwhelming task. But trying some new study tips could boost your mood — and your grades.
Read MoreBrown Noise and ADHD: What’s the Scoop on the Latest Buzz? A scientifically appealing, but not scientifically proven, low-risk treatment.
KEY POINTS: Scientific theory would support the value of brown noise or white noise for ADHD based on two different theoretical understandings of the brain. Brown noise to assist with attention is generally low-risk, provided it is not excessively loud. Brown noise has not been formally proven to help ADHD, and more research is needed.
Read MoreWhat Do We Know About Caffeine’s Impact on ADHD?
Children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with attentive and impulsive behaviors and often experience low self-esteem and performance issues in school.¹ As a result, patients and caregivers may have questions about the ways certain substances might alleviate or increase symptom burden.
Read MorePlace of Telemedicine in ADHD
Advances in the Management of ADHD in Adult Population – Episode 4. Psychiatrists share how they have incorporated telemedicine in the management of ADHD in their clinics.
Read MoreBirth cohort study reveals the mental health burden of trauma in childhood
Findings from a major birth cohort study in Brazil suggest that children exposed to life threatening or horrifying events, such as witnessing someone die, or experiencing serious injury or sexual violence, are almost twice as likely to develop psychiatric disorders.
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