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ADHD in Children and Adolescents (September/October) | 2017

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Take The CME Post-Test for ADHD in Children and Adolescents, CCPR, September/October 2017

September 1, 2017

The post-test for this issue is available for one year after the publication date to subscribers only. By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credits. Read More

Choosing Medications for ADHD

September 1, 2017

Anne Buchanan, DO

We all hear that the problem is that every child with bad behavior is given a stimulant. In actuality, the saddest cases are the children who have not been identified despite chronic academic underperformance and behavioral problems. Read More

Is Modafinil an Effective Alternative for the Treatment of ADHD?

September 1, 2017

Ariana Ayón Verduzco, PharmD candidate (2018)

Modafinil (Provigil) is FDA-approved for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder, but not for ADHD. Given that it has some of the same stimulating properties of psychostimulants, it should theoretically be effective. Read More

Can Strattera Improve Reading Skills in Children With Dyslexia?

September 1, 2017

Ricardo Arechiga, PharmD candidate (2018)

Dyslexia, a learning disability characterized by difficulty in reading skills, is highly prevalent, with rates between 5% and 17%. Treatments include non-medical interventions, which have limited success. Read More

Understanding Tantrums in Autism Spectrum Disorder

September 1, 2017

Joshua Feder, MD

Why do children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have tantrums? One theory is that these tantrums are due in part to children’s frustration with not being able to express themselves. This theory has led to a treatment approach called “mand training.” Read More

New Editor-in-Chief, Joshua D. Feder!

September 1, 2017

We’re pleased to introduce Joshua D. Feder, MD, as the new editor-in-chief of the Carlat Child Psychiatry Report. Dr. Feder attended Boston University School of Medicine, and did his internship and psychiatry residency at the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, followed by a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Read More

An Integrative Approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

September 1, 2017

Scott Shannon, MD

Integrative approaches to treating ADHD have become increasingly sought after by parents, especially those who are concerned about the side effects and potential overuse of psychostimulant medication. Read More