Always Late? Try These 5 Tips for Better Time Management

Time can be a tricky thing when you have ADHD. That’s because many ADHDers experience what is referred to as time insensitivity or time blindness…While time blindness can’t be “cured”, it can be successfully managed with the right tools and strategies.

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6 pitfalls to avoid in managing ADHD

Pediatricians need to be not only cognizant of the diagnostic criteria, clinical mimics, comorbidities, and complications of ADHD, but also be comfortable with managing a whole host of complications and other issues, such as stimulant abuse and diversion, that can be very subtle. This article will review the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and discuss 6…

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ADHD associated with increase risk for premature death

Longitudinal data revealed that individuals with ADHD were at higher risk for all-cause and cause-specific premature death, which may increase depending on the number of psychiatric comorbidities. “Improved understanding of the potential contributions by psychiatric comorbidity for associations between ADHD and premature death could substantially facilitate surveillance, intervention and prevention efforts,” Shihua Sun, MD, from…

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What are the differences between Strattera and Vyvanse?

The Food and Drugs Administration have approved Strattera and Vyvanse to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults. Strattera (atomoxetine) and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) have different mechanisms of action to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Strattera is a nonstimulant drug while Vyvanse is a stimulant. There are some differences in their side effects,…

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ADHD Treatment Adhansia XR Now Available

Adlon Therapeutics announced the launch of Adhansia XR (methylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules) for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients aged 6 years and older.

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Carolyn Hax: Does husband’s job-hopping point to ADHD?

DEAR CAROLYN: My husband just quit his job. Again. Third this year, sixth in four years…Any suggestions?…DEAR ANONYMOUS: A neuropsych screening, if he’ll agree to it…I’m not saying it’s ADHD — layman, not my place — but CHADD.org, an ADHD information site, has a good section on evaluations here that would apply to anyone with…

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How Parents Can Get Kids with ADHD Prepared to Start School

Many preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — or symptoms of it — are much less likely than their peers to be ready for school, a study in Pediatrics found. Experts say, though, that’s no reason to stop the child from entering kindergarten.

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ADHD supplements: Are they effective?

Recently, researchers have been investigating several different supplements that may help alleviate ADHD symptoms. In this article, we outline the research into some of the more promising hormone, dietary, and herbal supplements for ADHD.

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