ADHD Articles

Articles from June 2009

ADHD Students at Increased Risk of Bullying, Being Bullied
For parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the threat of bullying can be a double-edged sword. While their children's behaviors and possible learning differences may raise the risk that they will be victimized, studies have shown that kids with ADHD have an increased likelihood of being bullies themselves. more...
Popular Antidepressant Treatment May Not Help Autistic Kids
Many doctors prescribe the antidepressant citalopram (which is marketed in the United States under the brand name Celexa) for autistic children and teenagers in the belief that the drug will help relieve certain repetitive behaviors that afflict many young autism patients. But a surprising new study has revealed that citalopram may not only be ineffective when taken by autistic children, but may actually increase repetitive movements while also inflicting side effects including diarrhea, insomnia, and hyperactivity. more...