The Facts on ADHD Medications | Child Mind Institute

 I found this interesting article at the Child Mind Institute about the facts on ADHD medication. This article covers many things about ADHD prescription medications like the many studies including the MTA, which is the biggest long-term study of children with ADHD. The article also includes the topic of  the increase of a child with ADHD's medication as they get older. I wanted to share this article with my readers. Check it out...The Facts on ADHD Medications | Child Mind Institute

Dangers of Untreated ADHD

Usually ADHD is treated with a combination of treatments, these can include prescription/natural medication, behavior therapy/modification, regular counseling/therapy, diet etc. It is very important if your child has ADHD to talk to a professional to see what treatment(s) are best for him/her. You can talk to your child's pediatrician, a psychiatrist, psychologist, neurologist and other mental health professionals. Most parent's of ADHD children do search for treatments of some kind.

Untreated ADHD can be very dangerous for your child in so many ways. Treating your child's ADHD can make a huge difference in their success in school, behavior, development and overall the outcome of their life's success.

Success in School Page Update..

I just wanted to let you all know that I was reading over my Success in School page and noticed I had left an important part out Having Extra's Sent home. I added this information in so please check it out at the Success in School Page.

Online ADHD Diagnostics Test

Knowing if your child or yourself has ADHD is the first and biggest step to treating it. It is important to know because untreated ADHD can be dangerous. 

Try this Online ADHD Diagnostics Test

Is ADHD a Gift?

Often in ADHD conversations, you will hear the argument or discussion of whether ADHD is a gift or a curse. Everyone seems to have an opinion,. I have come to the conclusion that it is both, and for it to truly be a "Gift" you need to understand ADHD more, and you need to understand your child. Generally, most parents and even children automatically consider ADHD as a curse, burden or a horrible disorder. In some ways this could be true, ADHD is most commonly mentioned that the ADHD child  is forgetful, talks a lot, won't stay still, easily distracted, can't stay focused, daydreams, acts inappropriate and impulsive and more. But, do you ever really hear the strengths that usually come with ADHD?

Children diagnosed with ADHD Study

According to a government report in 2011, 1 in 10 children are diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This is an increase from more than tens years ago. 

Now, this doesn't necessarily mean mean that there are more ADHD children, it could mean that they are better detecting the disorder and therefore an increase in diagnoses of ADHD,
which is a good thing in my opinion.

Book Revew Update

So, I wanted to update you all on my book review I am doing. I just received the book in the mail including a letter from the publisher thanking me for reviewing the book. I am so excited to read this and write a review on it!! This is really exciting for me and I want to thank all my readers for this opportunity because without you I wouldn't have it!! I love the support and will do my best to keep posting good researched and compelling articles for you and please continue the support and recommend this site to others that may like it! :)