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Permanent changes to the genetic makeup of a developing embryo may result from in-utero exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals, or EDCs.68

Endocrine Disrupters

by Carol Bogart

Everything from obesity to prostate cancer. That's what researchers say could be triggered by prenatal exposure to an array of chemicals suspected to be endocrine disrupters. According to a report on the... published 16 months ago

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Physicist Albert Einstein and comic Robin Williams are among the many famous people thought to have ADHD.79

ADHD - Famous People

by Carol Bogart

Some adults who have ADHD view it not as a disability, but an asset. Bright and creative, they would never dream of "blunting" their personality with medication. And, in fact, some studies show that ADHD's... published 17 months ago

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Some ADHD children seem extra sensitive to certain foods, sounds, touch and texture.71

Sensory Stimulation and ADHD

by Carol Bogart

Diagnosed at age 4 with ADHD, the first grader is struggling to conform in his first grade class. During "story time" - he plays with his hair or drums his fingers. Antsy to get up and move around, the boy... published 17 months ago

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ADHD - Positive Partnering With Teachers

by Carol Bogart

Early in life, the ADHD child's most important relationship is with mom and dad. Soon, peers will play an increasingly influential role. But perhaps those who will most affect the ADHD child's self-esteem are... published 17 months ago

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Seating the ADHD child in the front row can reduce distractions and help the child focus on the teacher.73

Individualized Education for ADHD

by Carol Bogart

You put your child in preschool - and are told he "just won't nap." This is not news to you. He doesn't nap at home, either. The preschool agrees that your child can go out and play with the older kids during... published 17 months ago

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Ritalin is the best known psychostimulant medication for ADHD.82

ADHD Drugs - Yes or No?

by Carol Bogart

The 8-year-old, bright but struggling in school, begins a Ritalin "trial." Soon, though, the child psychiatrist switches the child to Dexedrine sustained release because the capsule can be opened, and the drug... published 18 months ago

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The Genetics of ADHD

by Carol Bogart

The 3-year-old is "into everything" and is forever playing with his hair. His mother finds the car radio "distracting" when she's driving. The boy's grandfather was a "daydreamer." Such "generational"... published 18 months ago

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Brain imaging using a PET scan finds abnormalities in the ADHD brain's "executive" functions, such as stop and think.81

The ADHD Brain IS Different

by Carol Bogart

The kid rockets around the room like a whirling dervish - in between staring off dreamily into space. It doesn't just happen once in awhile. It's every day. Yet some still call ADHD a "made up" disability... published 18 months ago

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All Kids Can Be Hyper - Is It ADHD?

by Carol Bogart

Your 2-year-old can and does climb over every baby gate, so you start stacking them one on top of each other to try to keep him safe. Your 4-year-old is fascinated with fire. By age 7, your child struggles... published 18 months ago

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