Attention Deficit Disorder In Children News

More kids on ADHD drugs - Stuff.co.nz

More kids on ADHD drugs Stuff.co.nz South Canterbury is mirroring a national trend of increasing prescriptions for drugs to treat hyperactivity in children. In 2011, the district health board issued 1800 prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), up from 1600 in ... Alarm at ADHD drug useManawatu Standard all 7 news articles »

Kids are toning up, tuning in - Boston.com

Boston.com

Kids are toning up, tuning in Boston.com “There are pretty hard-edged confirmatory studies coming in from around the country” and the world, he said, and studies indicate a particularly marked impact on children with attention deficit disorder, he added. Results aren't in yet from a study ... and more »

As understanding of autism increases, so does the number of children diagnosed - Duluth News Tribune

As understanding of autism increases, so does the number of children diagnosed Duluth News Tribune In 2001, 63 students in the Duluth school district were diagnosed with an autism disorder. This year, there are 162. “It's been a steady increase,” said Ferguson, now the district autism resource specialist. “We've gotten better at identifying kids. and more »

ADHD medicines need careful adjusting - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

ADHD medicines need careful adjusting Sarasota Herald-Tribune EK ANSWER: Your grandson has been labeled as having ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Children (and adults) with this problem find it impossible to stay focused. They're restless and can't stay still for any length of time. and more »

Health Scan: A multidisciplinary approach to ADD - Jerusalem Post

Health Scan: A multidisciplinary approach to ADD Jerusalem Post By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH ADD and its variations are estimated to affect between three percent and 10% of all children. Attention-deficit disorders and other learning disabilities are the most common neuro-developmental problems in young children.