Inattentive in Class

Have you ever heard from your child's teacher that he/she is inattentive in class? Have you heard about kids being over-diagnosed and over-medication for ADHD when behavioral therapy would have done the trick? A new study shows proof the developmental disorder can be diagnoses at a young age-just remember it's not ALWAYS possible. What do you think about this?

Here's the link from CNN and here's some of the verbatim:

The American Academy of Pediatrics has broadened its guidelines for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, expanding the age range for diagnosis and treatment to ages 4 through 18.

While the previous guidelines, from 2000 and 2001, targeted children ages 6 to 12, the new report covers children from preschool to the end of high school. This is based on recent evidence that supports including preschool children and adolescents in ADHD diagnosis and treatment management.

"The primary care clinician should initiate an evaluation for ADHD for any child 4 though 18 years of age who presents with academic or behavioral problems and symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity," the report said.

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Avoiding ADHD during bedtime

If your child's teacher says he/she isn't paying attention in class, adjusting the bedtime routine may be your best solution. Research shows some kids with ADHD simply have bad bedtime routines. I think that's amazing news! I do have a child who has a hard time paying attention and I do not want to give him medicine unless it's absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, he does not come in to our room to sleep, but he does have some sleep issues. So I am going to look into it further. What do you guys think about this sleep and ADHD symptoms connection?

FROM NBC:Doctors say managing kids' bedtime routines is key in controlling symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- and may cure something doctors are calling "Faux ADHD."

Irritability, easily distracted in class, loss of focus- these are hallmark signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. While medication helps many kids with ADHD -- some doctors are prescribing a change in bedtime routine.

And it's working for kids with so-called "faux adhd." Dr. Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman - New England Center for Pediatric Psychology: "That is a condition that looks exactly like ADHD except for one very important difference. It does not respond to medication."

Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman and her colleagues at the new England center for pediatric psychology have been treating ADHD cases for decades. They found getting kids into bed -- and then making them stay in their bed all night long -- was a major problem for parents. Dr. Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman - New England Center for Pediatric Psychology: "This was a real mini-disaster in the house every evening."

Doctors assessed the families, and gave parents tailored techniques on how to enforce regular bedtimes and keep kids from crawling into bed with them in the middle of the night. It alleviated those mini-disasters and daytime ADHD symptoms for many kids. Experts say this gives children a level of self-confidence they can't get any other way. Dr. Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman - New England Center for Pediatric Psychology: "When children are able to control staying in their room all night and self-soothe, then they are able to control themselves during the day."

Other doctors say it makes sense -- and can help moms and dads, too. Kate Eshleman, Psy.D. - Cleveland Clinic: "If parents are better able to manage kids' sleep behaviors, they're better able to manage other behaviors also." Making daytime and nighttime a little easier for the whole family. Experts say if improved bedtime rituals don't help symptoms, it may be true ADHD, and a neurological assessment is warranted.

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ADHD Drug Abuse

FROM NBC: As pediatricians write more prescriptions for drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder... abuse of such drugs appears to be increasing at a similar rate. Researchers analyzed data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers from 1998 through 2005. Calls related to ADHD medication abuse rose 76-percent during that time period - faster than poison control center calls for teen substance abuse overall.

Researchers say it appears more teens are using the drugs inappropriately simply because of the increased availability. Estimated prescription rates for teens and preteens increased 133% for amphetamine products, 52% for methylphenidate products, and 80% for both together. Although the majority of adolescents use their ADHD medication appropriately, pediatricians need to know that the increase in prescriptions of ADHD medication increases the potential for abuse."

This is certainly something to watch if you have teenagers. Does anyone know if ADHD medication is still being prescribed like crazy or has the rush calmed down?

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