December 2005
Midland Daily News
- December 26, 2005
Early Diagnosis, Intervention The Key
The key to helping children with special needs meet their fullest
potential is early diagnosis and intervention.
Ynetnews - December
26, 2005
Israeli
Scientists Test Ritalin Replacement
Israeli scientists have developed what they believe could be a natural
alternative to Ritalin and other drugs for use to treat ADHD (Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) behavioral symptoms such as short
attention span and inability to focus.
Chicago Sun-Times - December
25, 2005
FDA
Wants Changes to ADHD Patch
The FDA told the manufacturer of the first skin patch to treat attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder in children that the agency would
approve the product if certain conditions are met, the company said
Friday. In a letter to Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc., the Food and
Drug Administration included proposed changes in how the patch is
labeled, the Miami-based company said. The FDA also asked the company
to clarify some data and conduct surveillance and study of the product
once it is on the market. The patch would be sold under the name
Daytrana.
Miami Herald - December
24, 2005
FDA
Letter OK's ADHD Drug Patch
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an approvable letter
for a patch Kendall firm Noven Pharmaceuticals is developing to
treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children ages
6 to 12.
The Southern - December
24, 2005
ADHD
Is Not Just A Childhood Disorder
While ADHD has traditionally been thought of as a disorder that
causes children to fidget and misbehave, it also affects many adults.
In fact, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of adults
taking medication to treat ADHD. A recent study found that the number
of adults under age 45 who are prescribed drugs to treat ADHD has
doubled in the past four years, according to a Nov. 5 article on
the USA Today Web site.
Merced Search - December
24, 2005
Many
Adults Are Being Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is more than a childhood
condition, it's a significant problem with adults, too, according
to a Midwest therapist.
VillageSoup Belfast - December
24, 2005
Priceless
Gift
School and learning problems are just one area in a wide range of
problems that could be prevented by taking up a habit of reading
books nightly with your child. In addition, sitting down with a
parent and attending to a single task can help children learn to
focus their attention. Some without this benefit may go on to develop
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
New Zealand Herald - December
24, 2005
Eating
Seafood Twice Weekly Will Make You Healthy And Wise
Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, iron and choline,
present in fish such as wild and farmed salmon, shrimp and catfish,
are important in brain development and may lessen the effects of
dyslexia, autism, hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder,
researchers have found, and some studies have linked those nutrients
with increased intelligence in infants and children.
USA Today - December 21, 2005
Ex-rocker's
Delayed Diagnosis: Dyslexia
Twenty-five million Americans have a specific learning
disability, says the National Center for Learning Disabilities,
based in New York. Only 13% of U.S. students with learning disabilities
continue to college.
WFtv.com - December 21, 2005
ADHD
Options
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most
common mental disorders that develop in children. Children with
ADHD have problems functioning in the home, school, and in relationships
with children the same age. It is estimated that between 3 percent
and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million
children in the United States.
Contra Costa Times - December 20, 2005
Treat
Dyslexia Early For Optimal Results
Dyslexia is a reading problem that is frequently undiagnosed or
diagnosed late. But when dyslexia is identified early, treatments
and strategies may be developed that can lessen its impact.
Open PR - December 19, 2005
Hospital
Study Proves Ancient Herbs Helpful in ADD-ADHD
An Israeli Hospital just finished a four month research study testing
the results of an Herbal formula on ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit
Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). The children receiving
the herbs showed significant improvement in concentration and behavior,
compared to the placebo. The Herbal formula, designed for the study
contains a blend of herbs, many of which have been used for centuries
to strengthen mental concentration and development.
Newswire.com - December 17, 2005
Small
Talk With A Small Attention Span
Those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) get small
talk holiday survival tips from AdulADHDpodcast.com.
Cincinnati Enquirer - December 16, 2005
Book
Spells Out Child ADHD
About 4.4 million children in the U.S., ages 4-17, have been diagnosed
with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Yet when Pam Caylor
looked for a book that would explain it on a child's level, she
couldn't find one. So she wrote one herself. Caylor, a fourth-grade
teacher at Beechwood Elementary School, is the author of "Roar
Like a Lion, Purr Like a Kitten; Living with A.D.H.D."
Chester Chronicle - December 16, 2005
Mum
Sets Up Support Group For Dyslexia
A determined mother who wrote to Tony Blair to plead for help for
her dyslexic son has set up an action group for Chester parents.
Along with two other founder members, Christine Fairman of Chester
Parents in Action is appealing for the parents of children with
dyslexia to come forward.
Comet 24 - December 15, 2005
Angels'
Delight - ADHD Help Group Established
Angels is run by a committee of parents of children with ADHD and
autism as well as professionals. The funding came from organisations
including North Hertfordshire District Council, Herts County Council
and the local primary care trust, which employs Diana Foley, a community
development health visitor for Westmill in Hitchin who initially
set up Angels.
CCNMatthews - December 14, 2005
Author
Overcomes Dyslexia To Win Nestlé Children's Book Prize
Sally Gardner, who is severely dyslexic and only learnt to read
at the age of fourteen, has won this year's Nestle Children's Book
Prize for her book I, Coriander. Her fantasy tale of murder, magic
and romance set in 17th century London, captivated the 2005 judges
and won a gold medal for the best book in the nine to eleven years
category.
Minneapolis Star Tribune - December 13, 2005
ADHD:
Finally Finding Focus At Work
Increasingly thought to last a lifetime, ADHD has implications for
many workers as well as their employers.
BBC News - December 12, 2005
New
Dyslexia Role Speeding Ahead
Motor racing legend Jackie Stewart has visited Aberdeen University
at the launch of Scotland's first professorship in dyslexia.
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