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Most doctors prescribe ADHD pills such as amphetamines (Adderall, Ritalin and company), non stimulants (Srattera) or even an anti depressant (Welbutrin) for children with ADHD. The big problem is that while these stimulants will act on certain neurotransmitters in the child’s brain and make them better focused, the downside is that as these medications are [...]

Have you ever had a look at the major websites for prescription medicine for ADHD medicine? If you do, you will be struck by the very upbeat tone of their information, their flashy widgets and also, of course, a whole range of experts who will advise on any aspect of ADHD from lack of attention, [...]

There is a lot of talk nowadays about how ADHD behavioural therapy is probably one of the best treatments for ADHD.certainly treating ADHD without meds is an appealing proposition. Then there are advocates of the so-called ADHD diet and others who swear by Ritalin which is an amphetamine and a powerful mind altering drug. Others [...]

If you or your child has ADHD, it could be that the wiring in your brain is out of sync. It is as simple as that but the treatment is another matter altogether as experts argue and the pharmaceutical companies become richer and richer. Let us have a look at whether treating ADHD naturally is [...]

Is your child not concentrating? There could be several reasons for this. If he or she is diagnosed with ADHD, this is one of the classic symptoms together with a general lack of focus. To put it very simply, a child’s lack of concentration is caused by a lack of signals carried by neurotransmitters in [...]

A report just published by the Pediatrics journal shows that rate of abuse of ADHD drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall has kept up with the increase of drug abuse! The period they are talking about is from 1998 to 2005. ADHD drug prescriptions rose by about 80% while abuse of the meds for the [...]

Before we look at some useful ways of parenting an impulsive child, let us look at what causes this impulsivity. Basically any child with ADHD has a chemical imbalance in the brain. It simply means that he or she does not have all the elements to organize thoughts and actions such as concentrating, focusing and [...]

What do you do when a child dashes across a road or jumps into a swimming pool in winter fully clothed? Although you cannot do much at the time, there are ways to lessen the chances of this happening. First let us look at what impulsive behaviors involve and then look at ways of treating [...]

"The success of autism therapies depends on the amount of time it takes to perform and the amount of money required to participate," says neuroscientist Jean Genet.   Genet feels that at times, the cost of autism programs is not in line with the benefits received. It seems the more desperate the parents are for [...]