A new study shows significant improvement in critical components of reading, including decoding and vocabulary, among children treated with atomoxetine compared to placebo. Atomoxetine treatment was also associated with significant reductions in symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with both dyslexia and ADHD or ADHD alone, as reported in the study published in Journal…

In a recently released article in Pediatrics, Dr. Tumaini Cokeret al. ( 10.1542/peds.2016-0407) examined the differences in rates of ADHD diagnosis and treatment among children of differing races and ethnicities. They surveyed a multi-site sample of over 4,000 parents of children attending public school over 3 waves (5th, 7th and 10th grades) from 2004 to…

Schools must provide services to students with disabilities, including kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder…The majority of these young people [in Michigan] receive some form of treatment for ADHD, with 88 percent taking medication, 44 percent receiving behavioral treatment, and 36 percent who both take medication and receive behavioral treatment. If you’re the parent or guardian…

Norway researchers found that one-third of workaholics surveyed had ADHD symptoms, among other mental health issues like anxiety and depression. While researchers were quick to point it’s hard to say if the workaholism is the cause or the byproduct of these conditions, it’s hard to ignore the impact these days of living with ADHD in…

Recent headlines from a number of major news outlets are stirring up fears about the dangers of acetaminophen (sold as the branded drug Tylenol) during pregnancy…But the news from this study isn’t nearly as dire as you might think based on this messaging. In fact, these headlines are either wrong or highly misleading for two…

[Parents] whose kids are diagnosed with ADHD want to make sure they get the best treatment. But as the number of children on medication for ADHD climbs, some experts worry that the disorder is being overdiagnosed and overtreated. To help sort out the complex issue, Berkeley Wellness turned to Stephen Hinshaw, PhD, a professor of…

It’s back to school time and if you are a parent that means you need to be prepared. Now is the time to contact the school if your child will need to take any medications during the day or if your child has any serious allergies.”

The impact of comorbid depression on ADHD response has not been assessed, but studies of patients with bipolar disorders suggest that ADHD treatment may exacerbate untreated mood disorders. Because ADHD typically begins several years before the first unipolar depressive episode, earlier identification and treatment of ADHD may affect the risk of depression.

This month, we have selected 9 articles on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based treatments based on their clinical relevance and applicability, as well as their quality. Our goal is to help you stay up to date with the most current evidence-based information in the face of an overwhelming literature.

About 1 in 10 toddlers who have an older sibling with autism shows delays in cognitive and motor development, according to the largest-yet study of these so-called ‘baby sibs’. As many as one in five baby sibs are eventually diagnosed with autism. About one in three end up with psychiatric diagnoses such as attention deficit…

Researchers using a rodent model of childhood manganese exposure have found that too much manganese early in development causes lasting attention deficits and other impairments. Manganese is an essential element, required by the body in trace amounts…The most common source of exposure to excess manganese is drinking water from wells, because groundwater in some areas…

In the largest longitudinal study to date, Swedish researchers affiliated with the Karolinska Institutet and Örebro University showed that familial aggregation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases significantly along with increasing genetic relatedness. These new findings were published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.