Associated Content published May 24, 2010Associated Content writer Jaleh Donaldson interviews Dr. Fazzari about the symptoms and treatment of adult ADHD. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3011352/attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder.html?cat=41
Master Your To-Do List by Dr. Fazzari
Master Your To-Do Listby Dr. Fazzari, originally published in the newsletter of AICTA short article outlining the basics of using your to do list effectively.http://www.nyctreatment.com/master_your_to-do_list_by_Dr_Fazzari.html
Learning About ADHD
Learning About ADHDA 3 minute video clip follows after a brief advertisement. The video focuses on how ADHD presents in children."Psychologist Robin Goodman tells Hannah Storm about the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a disorder that is commonly undiagnosed."http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3230195n&tag=mncol;lst;8
Women Coping With ADHD
Women Coping With ADHDA 3 minute video clip follows after a brief advertisement."Many adult women are now being diagnosed with ADHD, after surviving an isolated childhood. Susan McGinnis takes a look at three different women who are overcoming a lifetime of challenge."http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2778632n&tag=mncol;lst;2
ADHD: In The Genes?
60 Minutes and WebMD report: "ADHD: In The Genes?"A discussion of the influence of genes on the development of ADHD. A 3 minute video clip follows after a brief advertisement.http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2863310n
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Myths and Facts
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Myths and Facts (3 min, 6 sec)A discussion of the common myths associated with ADHD. A few of the mythsdiscussed include:
- Does treatment with stimulant medication lead to drug addiction?
- Is ADHD over-diagnosed?
- Does ADHD mean you are set up for a lifetime of failures?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYnarplKI8g&feature=player_embedded
Davina, ADHD Mom
Davina, ADHD Mom (3 min, 56 sec)The story of a mother with ADHD who was first diagnosed after her child began having attentional difficulties in school. Part 1 of a 2 part series.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eGpC8VuwII&feature=player_embedded
ADHD Link Uncovered
ADHD Link Uncovered (1 min, 45 sec)9/29/2010The video clip follows after a brief advertisement. Scientists have recently connected a genetic mutation to ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which could double the risk for children. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on these new findings.
Development of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Adult ADHD
Development of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Adult ADHDMary V. Solanto, Ph.D., David J. Marks, Ph.D., Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph.D.Dr. Solanto et al discuss the growing body of research supporting the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral treatment of ADHD.As stated in the conclusion: "As demonstrated by the above studies, cognitive-behavioral treatment, delivered in individual or group modalities, in the presence or absence of psychopharmacological intervention, can help to mitigate the core features of ADHD (i.e., inattention) and associated impairments in executive skills (e.g., time-management, organization and planning skills)."
Memory Training Unlikely to Help in Treating ADHD, Boosting IQ
Memory Training Unlikely to Help in Treating ADHD, Boosting IQAmerican Psychological Association, May 31, 2012"No evidence that working memory training programs improve general cognitive performance, research analysis shows"This press brief describes the results of a recent meta-analysis examining 23 previous peer-reviewed studies on the efficacy of working memory training as a treatment for ADHD and other cognitive disorders. As the title indicates, buyer beware. The studies so far do not seem to back up the advertised claims. The press release can be found here and the full journal article can be found here.On the other hand there is growing evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a treatment for adult ADHD. One such study can be found here.