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ADHD in Children and Adolescents (January/February) | 2016

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The Explosion of the ADHD Diagnosis: The Key Causes

January 1, 2016

Rates of ADHD have increased significantly in the U.S. over the past several years, leading to an ongoing debate about the validity of the disorder. Because you are likely to be asked by patients (or their parents) about this issue, it’s helpful for you to have some background in exactly how much the prevalence has increased, and what factors may be driving this trend. Read More

ADHD and Executive Functioning Disorder

January 1, 2016

Dr. Brown is a pioneer of the executive function impairment concept. In this interview, he explains this impairment and how it relates to the current understanding of ADHD in children and adolescents. Read More

Newer Stimulant Preparations: Are They Worth the Cost?

January 1, 2016

We are generally skeptical of the utility of newly approved stimulant preparations, unless they are actually new molecules. Over the last few years, several of these variations on older themes have been introduced; here is a handy table for your perusal should you be curious. Read More