Posts Tagged ‘pediatrics’
Study: Don’t overlook sleep difficulties in children with ADHD; they may impair functioning as much as ADHD itself
—– Problems with sleep are common in children with ADHD; in fact, past studies indicate that sleep problems occur in between 70 and 85%. Because of this, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that sleep difficulties should be assessed as part of a comprehensive ADHD evaluation. In some children, significant sleep difficulties may be an…
Read MoreStudy: Sports-related concussions can impact academic performance, especially in high school
. Concussions Are Having An Alarming Impact On The Academics Of Students (Reuters): “Studies in the last five years have focused largely on the athletic side of the equation — “taking them off the field, not putting them back on the field with symptoms, but this is really looking at the student side of the…
Read MoreStudy: Fewer than 19% of ADHD treatment plans monitor treatment response according to guidelines
What did they find (at a recent study, published in the journal Pediatrics, surveying community-based ADHD diagnoses and treatments)? For around 30 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD, the evidence that DSM criteria were met was missing. ADHD rating scales were collected from parents and teachers for only 56 percent of youth with an ADHD diagnosis.
Read More5 Reasons Why Parents of Children with ADHD Need to Become Proactive, Well-Informed Advocates
. Most children with ADHD receive their care from community-based pediatricians, so it is especially important for that care to be consistent with best-practice guidelines. Unfortunately, all too often it is not. The guidelines Here is a brief summary of some key ADHD guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Read MoreTo reduce ADHD epidemic, promote (concussion-free) sports and physical activity programs?
Exercise Is ADHD Medication (The Atlantic): “This morning the medical journal Pediatrics published research that found kids who took part in a regular physical activity program showed important enhancement of cognitive performance and brain function. The findings…“demonstrate a causal effect of a physical program on executive control, and provide support for physical activity for improving…
Read MoreStudy: Neurofeedback brain training can complement ADHD stimulant medications
School-based brain training shown to alleviate ADHD (The Boston Globe): “With more than one in 10 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, parents and doctors alike have been eager to find alternatives to prescription stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall. Some of these options include
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