This blog category contains posts related to ADHD research and other reports in the news.
Readers often ask my opinion on the various “brain-training” programs—computer-based activities that ostensibly improve brain functions in children and adults with ADHD. My personal opinion is that I’ve seen no evidence that these games transfer
Please skip this post if you’re depressed by sensationalistic headlines such as “ADHD Does Not Exist”. Just keep moving if you’re exasperated by rogue physicians such as Richard Saul marketing their unique ability to “find
Some of this information is now outdated (though much is not). Please also see my latest comprehensive post on how you can get the authorized-generic Concerta now: Consumer Q&A on Concerta Generics. Why the
UPDATE: Janssen Quietly Ends Authorized-Generic Concerta Previous posts now contain dated information, but they still provide a good education on generics and unique delivery systems. Here are the most recent, but there’s an entire archive!
A new study offers good news about the cumulative benefits of ADHD medications taken over time: Results showed that adult ADHD patients who received drug treatment for more than two years had fewer symptoms and
A friend of mine has ADHD and is also very gluten-sensitive. Recently, she has been suffering with one inexplicable malady after another. Finally, an explanation: the gluten in the generic medication she has been taking.
The e-mail had me at the subject message: “about translating your book into Turkish.” Six months later, the Turkish version of Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? is almost ready to meet the public.
This question comes up a lot: “How do you know if it’s ADHD or bipolar disorder?” And “Is there an ADHD and bipolar disorder connection?” My friend and fellow journalist-advocate John McManamy writes an excellent
People often ask me if neurofeedback is an effective treatment for ADHD. Given that the expert consensus is “maybe” or “sometimes,” I try to answer along those lines, pointing out that many factors should be
A quick note to let you know that my book, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?, is available as a download from Amazon.com for Kindle devices and Kindle applications for iPads, iPhones, PCs, and
