Tag Archives: ADHD

Are Children With ADHD Over Medicated?

A study reveals an increase in incidence of children with ADHD and in the usage of medicines related to ADHD in school age kids.  The research data is derived from a sample of kids aged 3 – 9 who took part in a survey.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEPMID: 22340149 The higher usage of medications by children with… Read More »

Prenatal Exposure to Valproic Acid: ADHD and Other Deficits in Cognitive Functioning

Previous studies have shown that children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy may be at increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.  In a recent population-based cohort study from Denmark, researchers examined the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children with prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).  The conort included all liveborn singleton children born between… Read More »

If My Child Has ADHD, Do I Have It?

Your child has just been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and your struggling to understand how she developed it. The first question that comes to your mind, “does this mean that I, or my spouse, gave it to her?” The question of whether or not a parent of a child with ADHD has… Read More »