Comments on: Treatment Update for ADHD

By: Teens ADD

Teens ADD — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:17:09 +0000

Firstly thanks to all of you dedicated for providing online help on ADD and ADHD problem for families in crisis. It is true that Ritalin or Adderall are very effective medicated drugs used for ADHD treatments. My son who is now of 13 years was suffering from ADHD problem before 3 years. Counselor prescribed him Ritalin which helped him in getting recovery from Attention Deficit Disorder. Now my kid is living calm life.

By: How Do You Cure Mental Illness? | World of Psychology

How Do You Cure Mental Illness? | World of Psychology — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:50:36 +0000

[...] claim that one does not “cure” ADHD (attention deficit disorder), there are certainly many good treatment options for ADHD that minimize its impact in a person’s life. I’m not sure I’d call that a [...]

By: farouk

farouk — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:16:44 +0000

thanks for the info

By: ADHD Medications with Depression: Seven Significant Problems | corepsychblog.com

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:56:08 +0000

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By: The Problem with Children’s Mental Health Care | World of Psychology

The Problem with Children’s Mental Health Care | World of Psychology — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:48:43 +0000

[...] not once did this pediatrician note that the best treatment strategy for ADHD in children are behavioral interventions first, not medication (as we noted a few days ago). But if all you have is a hammer as your tool, all you [...]

By: maric

maric — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:12:46 +0000

hey!
ritalin is not good for children!

By: ADHD Medications with Depression: Seven Significant Problems

ADHD Medications with Depression: Seven Significant Problems — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:54:34 +0000

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By: Debra Sale Wendler

Debra Sale Wendler — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:29:59 +0000

Thank you for this article. And thank you to Guy Kawasaki for bringing it to my attention.

This is one of the few articles about adhd in children that I agree with completely.

I, too, have found that “providing medication first reduces parental desire to pursue behavioral treatments.”

Behavioral parent training – Parent training is crucial because without it, children’s attitude and behavior issues can get more extreme quickly.

I believe that the right parent training can solve the 75% of the unacceptable characteristics that medication can’t, provided, of course, that parents adopt the new parenting skills.

Parents CAN do MUCH more to improve their children’s chances for success than is commonly known. And the simple revision to our parenting style pays off in enormous benefits for the entire family.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my opinion.

Sincerely yours in parenting success,
Debra Sale Wendler
http://www.adhdparentingsuccess.com

By: Homework, ADHD Education Support

Homework, ADHD Education Support — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:05:36 +0000

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