Asperger's Syndrome no longer exists as a standalone diagnosis. But many of the symptoms associated with this type of Autism Spectrum Disorder are mistaken for ADHD along the way. Find out if your doctor is on the right path. By Eileen Costello Asperger's and ADHD Most children with symptoms formerly associated with Asperger's Syndrome, [...]
Research Article From: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology Volume 22, Issue 6, August 2007, Pages 763–771 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acn.2007.06.004 Download pdf here By: Jens Egeland Abstract Most previous studies of attention deficit in ADHD and schizophrenia have used overall measures of inattention that may disguise differences in underlying mechanisms. The present study investigated types of inattentive errors and applied [...]
Poor impulse control can sabotage your relationships, your budget, and your self-esteem. Here, ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., shares his strategies for solving five common impulsivity problems at work, in social settings, and in your head. By: Russell Barkley, Ph.D. Do you feel like you're on a treadmill? Managing the daily details of life [...]
Theory of Mind and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Childhood Research Article From: Pediatric Research (2011) 69, 101R–108R; doi:10.1203/PDR.0b013e318212c177 By: Baris Korkmaz Abstract To a large extent, the human infant is socialized through the acquisition of a specific cognitive mechanism known as theory of mind (ToM), a term which is currently used to explain a related set of intellectual abilities that [...]
Research Article From: NCBI - PubLMed.gov US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Published in final edited form as: Cortex. 2010 Nov–Dec; 46(10): 1345–1361. Published online 2010 Jul 1. doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2010.06.009 By: Willcutt EG1, Betjemann RS, McGrath LM, Chhabildas NA, Olson RK, DeFries JC, Pennington BF. Abstract Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and reading disability (RD) are complex [...]
Research Article From: PMC, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Published in final edited form as: Dev Psychopathol. 2005; 17(3): 807–825. doi: 10.1017/S0954579405050388 By: Adele Diamond Abstract Most studies of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have focused on the combined type and emphasized a core problem in response inhibition. It is proposed here that the core problem in the [...]
Research Article From: Hindawi - Child Development Research Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 741543, 10 pages By: Brad M. Farrant, Janet Fletcher and Murray T. Maybery Abstract The present study analyzed the concurrent and longitudinal relations among cognitive flexibility, theory of mind, and hyperactivity/inattention in a sample of 70 typically developing children ( age = 61.4 months, SD= 8.3 [...]
Studies show that a high-protein, low-sugar, no-additive diet, combined with ADHD-friendly supplements, can improve symptoms for kids and adults. Dr. Sandy Newmark explains. By: By Sandy Newmark, M.D. Food for Symptom Relief I've used nutritional interventions for hundreds of people with ADHD during the past 24 years. Dietary changes can result in significant improvements [...]
Original Article from: www.additudemag.com Omega-3s for concentration. Zinc for impulsivity. Iron for better behavior. Plus three more ADHD supplements shown to improve symptoms. How to augment your treatment plan with vitamins and minerals that work — and skip those that don't. When to Go Beyond Food Most ADHD professionals recommend eating a diet full of [...]
Optimal dosage is pegged to weight. Afternoon stimulants disrupt sleep. Increase your dose every two weeks. And other falsehoods about ADHD medication that may put your treatment plan on the wrong track. By Gina Pera Janet recalls with a shudder the first time she took medication as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [...]
