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New Drug to Help Irritability in ADHD Children

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Explaining ADHD & LD to Your Child

My son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6 in 2003. About six months later, in early 2004, he was diagnosed with three learning disabilities. After receiving his diagnoses, I wondered how to…

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Daytrana Recall

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The following is taken from Shire.com:

09 Jun 2008 – Shire Limited announced today a voluntary recall of two lots of the ADHD patch Daytrana (lots 2750211 and 2764111)….

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ADHD Medication & Summer

Some parents feel that it is necessary to give their child a break from the daily routine of taking medication during the summer. They feel that since their ADHD child does not have to concentrate…

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How to Talk with Your Child About ADHD Medication

The more your child understands the purpose of medication and how it works, the more likely she is to cooperate. ~Larry Silver, M.D.

My son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of six. He began…

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