Posts by Dr. David Rabiner
Study finds combined pharma + non-pharma treatment most beneficial to help youth with ADHD address long-term academic difficulties
__ Academic difficulties are one of the most important adverse consequences of ADHD, and they frequently contribute to parents’ decision to seek treatment for their child. Whether treatment consistently yields a positive impact on long-term academic success is thus an important issue; however, the answer to this question has been somewhat controversial.
Read MoreStudy: Having ADHD costs $1.1 million in lower lifetime earnings, even when “treated”
Relatively few studies have examined the impact of childhood ADHD on long-term financial outcomes, even though becoming self-supporting and attaining financial independence is an important developmental task. An especially comprehensive look at this issue is provided in a study by Pelham et al published recently in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. The Study: Participants…
Read MoreFDA clears Trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) as ADHD treatment
_____ Although stimulant medications are generally considered to be a safe and effective treatment for ADHD, not all children benefit from this approach. Many parents are reluctant to begin their child on medication and some children experience unacceptable side affects. For these reasons, developing safe and effective alternative treatments for ADHD remains a priority. Trigeminal…
Read MoreLack of sleep seen to cause sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) in adolescents with attention deficits
___ It is estimated that up to 75% of youth with ADHD have sleep problems. And, experimental studies that manipulate sleep quantity have demonstrated a causal link between sleep and ADHD behavior in children. However, there has been no prior work in which sleep duration has been manipulated in adolescents diagnosed with ADHD.
Read MoreStudy: Brief sleep intervention provides enduring benefits to children with ADHD
Sleep problems are common in children with ADHD, are more persistent than in the general population, and often exacerbate difficulties associated with ADHD. For example, poor sleep can enhance difficulties with attention and concentration that most youth with ADHD experience. Research has shown that brief sleep interventions can improve sleep in youth without ADHD who…
Read MoreIf you or your kid have ADHD, do have a treatment monitoring plan in place for the New Year?
When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, parents confront the difficult decision about which treatment(s) to pursue to best help their child succeed. While deciding on an initial treatment plan is important, equally important is establishing a plan to monitor how well that treatment is working on a sustained basis, regardless of what specific treatment(s)…
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