Introduction:  For those who like more detail, this entry delves deeper into the meta-analysis of Melby-Lervag and Hulme (2012) and examines their finding that there is no solid evidence that working…

In October 2012 the American Academy of Pediatrics* issued new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. While most of the guidelines are relatively straight forward the one area…

The issue of diet and ADHD have been controversial since the 1970s, when advocates of the Fiengold diet argued that artificial coloring and preservatives where the main culprits when it…

Controversy continues regarding the most appropriate method for diagnosing ADHD.  Many clinicians continue to utilize the detailed interviewing coupled with clinical rating scales.  This approach is recommended by Russell Barkley,…

A recent New York Times article (see link below) details a growing pattern of stimulant abuse by high school students seeking to boost test scores and grades. While clearly not…