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Friday's Progress Notes - January 17, 2007
Mental Health Information - Vol. 11 Issue 1
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. ADHD guidelines for clinical care
2. ADHD pharmacotherapy
3. ADHD, divorce, and parental disagreement about treatment
4. Psychosocial treatment for youth with ADHD
5. Effective Parenting
6. Behavioral assessments and interventions in school
7. Treatment of ADHD in adults
8. Building concentration in ADHD kids

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ADHD affects both children and adults in a myriad of ways. Today's newsletter focuses on resources related to ADHD.

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John L. Miller, MD

1. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Guidelines for Clinical Care
Most patients will present to their primary care provider, generally with concerns about school performance and/or behavioral problems.
http://cme.med.umich.edu/pdf/guideline/adhd05.pdf

2. CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS
ADHD Pharmacotherapy: Prescribe with Safety in Mind and Monitor Results with Vigilance
The authors discuss the findings of the 2006 FDA hearings regarding adverse events associated with medications used to treat ADHD.
http://www.athealth.com/apps/redirect.cfm?linkid=231

3. PEDIATRICS
ADHD, Divorce, and Parental Disagreement About Diagnosis and Treatment
This challenging case study reflects the double jeopardy experienced by a child with both ADHD and divorced parents.

4. CHADD
Psychosocial Treatment for Children and Adolescents with AD/HD
Psychosocial treatment is a critical part of treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents.

5. US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Being an Effective Parent - Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence
A good relationship with you or with other adults is the best safeguard your child has as he grows and explores.

6. BAZELON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH LAW
Suspending Disbelief: Moving Beyond Punishment to Promote Effective Interventions for Children with Mental or Emotional Disorders
Properly used behavioral assessments and interventions can give students a far greater chance of succeeding in school.
http://www.athealth.com/apps/redirect.cfm?linkid=233

7. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Adult with ADHD? Try Medication + Psychotherapy
This approach works 'top down' on negative thinking and 'bottom up' on ADHD core symptoms. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=3832&UID

8. EMPOWERING PARENTS
5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD
Children with ADHD typically have impairment of functions such as concentration, memory, impulse control, processing speed and an inability to follow directions. If you're a parent of a child with ADD or ADHD, this most likely sounds all too familiar.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/ADHDconcentration.html

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