Posted by: drmolly in pesticides, ADHD, ADD on
Sep 01, 2010
ADHD is a complex condition. Genetics clearly play a role as does TV exposure in young life and a less structured family life. Now it seems early exposure to a specific class of pesticides (organophosphates) may play a role.
A study published in June assessed urine metabolites of these compounds in pregnant women who had significant exposure to these pesticides through farm work and followed their children. The children's urine was also assessed
I know it sounds obvious and for those of you without kids you must think this statement is inane, but a recent study in Pediatrics has shown that parents can successfully limit screen time for kids, young and old alike.
It does seem obvious: Just turn the TV (or computer) off or just never turn it on, but that is much easier said than done. Whether you want your child to be a baby Einstein or you turn on the TV for your child so you can make
Posted by: drmolly in medication, growth, ADHD, ADD on
Sep 01, 2010
More good news for parents of kids with ADHD: The stimulant medications most commonly used to treat these kids have no ill effects on growth, a study finds.
Over the years, some parents and doctors have wondered if growth rates are slowed when kids are on chronic stimulant medications. Initially, many kids who take these medications fail to gain weight as quickly as they used to and that raised concerns about the medications' effects on height
Posted by: drmolly in teenager, medication, driving, ADHD, ADD on
Sep 01, 2010
Summertime means teenagers all over the area are taking drivers ed and with school out many are on the road at all times of day and night. We know teens aren't the best drivers (hence the huge premium increase when they are added to a parent's insurance) but teens with ADHD or ADD are at much greater risk of accidents.
Recently I read an article about teen driving and learned that teens with attention issues who are not taking their medication on
