ADHD /tags/adhd ADHD en-US WLRN Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:37:17 GMT An 'unintentional offender': one author's journey to understand life with ADHD /podcast/sundial/2023-10-31/sweet-boy-author-adhd-autism Roberto Carlos Cruz Garcia is the author behind "Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender." Roberto has ADHD and he’s on the Autism spectrum. But as a kid, he was undiagnosed — and this made him the sweet boy who would sometimes say the wrong thing at the wrong time and that became the inspiration for the book. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:37:17 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-10-31/sweet-boy-author-adhd-autism Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena The FDA has officially declared a shortage of Adderall /health/2022-10-14/the-fda-has-officially-declared-a-shortage-of-adderall The FDA has confirmed the nation is experiencing a shortage of Adderall after many pharmacies around the country have been unable to fill prescriptions and keep up with demand. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT /health/2022-10-14/the-fda-has-officially-declared-a-shortage-of-adderall Ayana Archie Human cells in a rat's brain could shed light on autism and ADHD /health/2022-10-12/human-cells-in-a-rats-brain-could-shed-light-on-autism-and-adhd Scientists have devised a new model for studying disorders like autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. It uses clusters of human brain cells grown inside the brain of a rat. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:37:00 GMT /health/2022-10-12/human-cells-in-a-rats-brain-could-shed-light-on-autism-and-adhd Jon Hamilton Meds alone don’t help ADHD, study says; a pioneer in academia and marine science; a teen Beatles tribute band /2022-06-01/meds-alone-dont-help-adhd-study-says-a-pioneer-in-academia-and-marine-science-a-teen-beatles-tribute-band Does medication really help children with ADHD learn better in the classroom? We hear from a trailblazer in academia and marine science. Plus, they call themselves the world's youngest Beatles tribute band — The Sunset Four are taking to the stage again soon. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:13:00 GMT /2022-06-01/meds-alone-dont-help-adhd-study-says-a-pioneer-in-academia-and-marine-science-a-teen-beatles-tribute-band Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First /2019-09-30/pediatricians-stand-by-meds-for-adhd-but-some-say-therapy-should-come-first New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:39:00 GMT /2019-09-30/pediatricians-stand-by-meds-for-adhd-but-some-say-therapy-should-come-first Alex Smith Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don't Get Proper Follow-Up /2019-08-15/most-kids-on-medicaid-who-are-prescribed-adhd-drugs-dont-get-proper-follow-up An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn't see a care provider for months afterward. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:06:00 GMT /2019-08-15/most-kids-on-medicaid-who-are-prescribed-adhd-drugs-dont-get-proper-follow-up Patti Neighmond Back To School: South Florida Researcher Wants To Prove Behavior Adjustments Can Treat ADHD /news/2019-08-09/back-to-school-south-florida-researcher-wants-to-prove-behavior-adjustments-can-treat-adhd For some children, learning how to focus on following a command, helping a peer, or showing good sportsmanship can be a challenge. Now one nationally… Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:59:49 GMT /news/2019-08-09/back-to-school-south-florida-researcher-wants-to-prove-behavior-adjustments-can-treat-adhd CINDY KRISCHER GOODMAN Kids Are Taking Fewer Antibiotics, More ADHD Meds /2018-05-15/kids-are-taking-fewer-antibiotics-more-adhd-meds Doctors are prescribing fewer drugs to children, especially antibiotics. But use of certain drugs, including ADHD medications, has increased. Tue, 15 May 2018 15:03:00 GMT /2018-05-15/kids-are-taking-fewer-antibiotics-more-adhd-meds Richard Harris A New Documentary About Adults On Adderall — And Not Just For ADHD /2018-03-15/a-new-documentary-about-adults-on-adderall-and-not-just-for-adhd Alison Klayman's new film Take Your Pills looks at the pervasiveness of prescription stimulants — Adderall, Ritalin, and others — in college classrooms and workplaces in the U.S. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:58:00 GMT /2018-03-15/a-new-documentary-about-adults-on-adderall-and-not-just-for-adhd Sarah McCammon, Sarah McCammon Adult ADHD Can't Be Diagnosed With A Simple Screening Test, Doctors Warn /2017-05-29/adult-adhd-cant-be-diagnosed-with-a-simple-screening-test-doctors-warn Despite support from the World Health Organization for the latest adult ADHD screening survey, some researchers worry that it will lead to over-prescribing of powerful amphetamines. Mon, 29 May 2017 09:01:00 GMT /2017-05-29/adult-adhd-cant-be-diagnosed-with-a-simple-screening-test-doctors-warn Rebecca Hersher