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ADHD in Preschoolers and Medication Response
A study reported in the November 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by E. J. Short and colleagues supports the benefits of stimulant medication for preschool age children. This study examined the safety and efficacy of varying doses of methylphenidate and mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall) with twenty-eight preschool children ages 4.0 to 5.9. Parent rating scale scores were used to determine the "best dose" of medication. Eighty-two percent of the ADHD children improved in their behavior by one standard deviation and over half improved by two standard deviations. Normalization of functioning was accomplished by 82%. The investigators reported an increase in side effects during baseline and placebo than at the best dose. Overall, the study findings demonstrate short-term efficacy and safety for stimulant treatment in preschool age children with ADHD.

Detection and Referral of Young Children with Developmental Delays.
Laura Sices, MD and her colleagues conducted a study to describe physician referral practices for children with developmental language delays and to test whether the probability of referral is increased by any of the following factors:
1. parent expression of concern about the child's delays
2. the gender of the child with a language delay
3. the behavior of the child (either avoidant or disruptive)
4. physician characteristics, including gender or specialty
A cross-sectional survey was sent to 800 pediatricians and 800 family practice physicians. Physicians answered questions about the likelihood of referral on a 5-point scale for listed referral options. Fifty-five percent of pediatricians and 43% of family practice physicians returned the survey. The results indicated that a girl with language delay was 60% more likely to be referred to audiology than a boy and respondents who were female or pediatricians were more likely to refer patients. The degree to which the family expressed concern about the delay did not increase the probability of referral. Children who were avoidant rather than disruptive in their behaviors were more likely to be referred.

Delivered from Distraction
In their new book, Delivered From Distraction, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of "Driven to Distraction" to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD. Both doctors are diagnosed with ADD themselves, and are perfect examples of how, with the right treatment, a person with ADD can succeed beyond their wildest dreams.

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Free Teleconference • January 12, 2004 8:30-9:30 PM
MyADHD.com and ADDvisor.com invite you to sign up for our next free live ADHD teleconference.This free teleconference entitled From Chaos to Calm features Sharon Weiss, M.Ed. Sharon is a nationally known behavioral consultant in private practice in Northern Virginia. Her areas of expertise include parent and staff training in behavior management and crisis intervention. She has worked as a teacher of special needs children, program coordinator and supervisor of behavioral intervention programs for behavior disordered children. Known for her practical ideas presented with great humor, Sharon speaks nationally and internationally. She consults to private and public schools, has been on the faculty for courses for the American Academy of Pediatrics, has taught college level courses on behavior management and provides technical assistance to area professionals.

This teleconference will help parents and educators understand how ADHD affects the social and emotional adjustment of children at home and in school and will provide specific strategies that can be used to help. Sharon is a co-author of several books:

From Chaos to Calm: Effective Parenting of Challenging Children with ADHD and Other Behavioral Problems with Janet Heinenger
Angry Children, Worried Parents: Managing Oppositional Youth with Sam Goldstein and Robert Brooks
Managing Oppositional Youth (Video) with Arthur Robin

January's Featured myADHD.com's Tools
Starting off the new year helping your elementary school-aged child organize their school work. Train good study habits with these myADHD.com Study Strategy Tools. They were provided by Leslie Davis, M.Ed., Sandi Sirotowitz, M.Ed., and Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D. from their book: Study Strategies for Early School Success.
• 1002 Are Your Organized? A Checklist
• 1003 School Supplies Checklist
• 1005 Organizing Your New School Papers
• 1006 Organizing Your Old School Papers
• 1007 Is Your Bedroom Organized?
• 1008 My Picture Perfect Bedroom
• 1009 Get Energized to Organize

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Need a Powerpoint Presentation on ADHD?
Visit our home page and scroll to the bottom (click on link below) and find the link to an excellent slide show to familiarize your patients about ADHD. What is ADHD? This is a 15 to 25 minute presentation designed to give a quick overview of ADHD to families and adults. Reviews characteristics, causes, treatments, and resources on ADHD. Ideal for busy practitioners who would like to explain ADHD to others.

Visit myADHD.com today, register, and view our collection of over 150 tools to assess and treat ADHD and related conditions in children, adolescents and adults. If you like what you see please consider subscribing to this new web-based service for ADHD.

Medication Chart for ADHD
Click here to view a comprehensive listing of the commonly used medications to treat ADHD in children and adults. Dosing information, main effects, adverse effects, and precautions are listed. Use this information only in collaboration with your physician.

Need to fulfill your continuing education requirements?
See the National Association for Continuing Education for home study programs and live conferences. Over 80 home study courses for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family counselors, and mental health counselors.

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