Sunday, April 26, 2009

Taking a look at ADHD

Courtesy of my husband, some articles from Medscape (free registration required) about ADHD:

ADHD Takes a Toll on Family Relationships

ADHD Affects Motor Control in Boys More Than Girls

In ADHD Brain Maturation Follows Normal Pattern, But Is Delayed
Well, I thought this article was interesting. I have maintained for some time that ADHD is a developmental delay -- an opinion that causes some people to bristle.

How Does the Brain Differ in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder vs Severe Irritability and ADHD?
This is an interesting piece in light of the uptick in diagnoses of bipolar disorder. There seems to be some confusion when it comes to distinguishing between very rapid-cycling bipolar disorder and the lack of emotional regulation that can come with severe ADHD.

I am certain that I have posted this story before, but it is worth posting again: Hallucinations, Other Psychotic Symptoms in Children Linked to Use of ADHD Medications

Do food additives cause hyperactivity? This study suggests there might be a link.

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