http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit Focus On Education Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:08:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 When it involves ADHD, psychologist William Pelham is one of the most prolific researchers around. Pelham and his colleague Dr. Brain Wymbs published a longitudinally study (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Vol 76(5), Oct 2008, 735-744.) that tracked 282 families with and 206 without ADHD children. They found that ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/marriage-with-adhd-children/ A recent study by Dr. Andrea Chronis-Tuscano of the University of Maryland published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry indicates that mothers taking a long-acting form of Ritalin can become better parents. I’ll be honest, it’s studies like these that turn my stomach. The University of  Maryland should be ashamed of ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/mothering-by-ritalin/ Research over the past decade has been relatively inconclusive regarding the etiology of ADHD and its genetic links. The January 07, 2009 special issue of American Journal of Medical Genetics (AJMG): Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics presents a comprehensive overview of the latest genetic research of ADHD. In search of the ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/adhd-and-genetic-research/ Generics don’t produce income for the pharma giants. Giant pharma’s manipulation of pricing affects users – perhaps more now that the economy is a mess. It also affects health and health related decisions. Ethically, this is wrong. Shire hikes Adderall price as rumors fly Amid new speculation that Pfizer might snag Shire ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/adhd-is-big-business/ Recently, national media have declared war on TV, video games, and various other media.  Supported by a study performed by the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”), the news appears gloomy; these various media cause obesity, declining grades, etc.  I’ve even read some press that they may be related to childhood ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/the-war-on-video-games-and-adhd/ The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new policy contradicting the American Heart Association’s: stance that children prescribed stimulant medication Schedule II drugs should get a heart screening or EKG prior to taking the drugs. The American Heart Association (AHA) cited the fact that approximately 2.5 million children taking ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/pediatricians-on-adhd-drug-heart-risk/ A study published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology [Volume 37, Issue 3 July 2008 , pages 651 – 663] contends that middle school stressors may negatively impact ADHD students. While 70% - 80% of all children are likely to carry symptoms to adulthood, most research indicates that ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/does-middle-school-affect-adhd-students/ The worldwide adult ADHD market holds a potential for billions of dollars for the pharmaceutical industry. In a brilliant marketing effort guised as a benevolent informational/screening initiative, Shire pharmaceuticals, the makers of Adderall for ADHD, launched a “screening initiative” in Atlanta. Shire’s press release states that they “…expect up to ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/shire-launches-nationwide-adult-adhd-mobile-awareness-tour/ body { background-color: #fff; font-family: verdana,sans-serif; } Decision Resources Pharmacor report reveals that the UK’s Shire may be the ADHD top earner by 2017. Shire currently markets ADHD stimulant medication, Adderall. Adderall’s instant release formula is now available as a generic drug. The report states that Shire´s ADHD drugs will be dominate ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/aderall-vyvanse-shire-pharmaceutical-may-be-the-adhd-top-earner-by-2017/ The Dore Program was created by businessman Wynford Dore as a drug free treatment for dyslexia. Purportedly, Dore began investigating training methods to find a way to relieve his daughter’s dyslexia. According to the Dore paradigm, developmental delays in both the cerebrum and cerebellum can cause conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/dore-program-fails-in-australia/ As I reported earlier (Do ADHD Adults Really Lose 3 Weeks of Work Each Year?), a study published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, found that ADHD adults worked 22.1 days less than other workers each year. Furthermore, the study found that they were unable to carry out normal ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/adult-adhd-and-job-performance/ Do ADHD Adults Really Lose 3 Weeks of Work Each Year? A new study claims they do. It’s estimated that approximately 70% to 80% of all children will carry their attention problems into adulthood. According to the new study, this could present problems for their employers. The study, published in the Journal ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/do-adhd-adults-really-lose-3-weeks-of-work-each-year/ Families in the United States adopt many children every year. In fact, the US has more than 1.5 million adopted children under age 18 currently. Government statistics indicate that number is likely to increase by as much as 100,000 every year. Many factors contribute to a parent giving up a child ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/adopted-children-and-adhd/ In the wake of the deaths of 20+ children taking ADHD stimulant medication, the American Heart Association (AHA) cautioned this week that children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram(EKG) before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/american-heart-association-recommends-heart-exam-ekg-before-getting-adhd-drugs/ The Denver Post (www.denverpost.com) reports that Boulder police arrested three teens on felony charges of distribution and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. The incidence occurred on April 4 at Nevin Platt Middle School where the youth attended school. Apparently one student had the drugs, gave one to another ... http://www.playattention.com/attention-deficit/articles/student-use-of-stimulant-meds/