By Genevra Pittman of Reuters New Service, published Fri Jun 18, 2010A recent study indicates that after an initial delay in growth, children who take stimulants long term to treat ADHD catch up to their peers height and weight by the end of the study.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65H4DX20100618
Research Links Pesticides With ADHD in Children
By The Associated Press, published May 17, 2010This is an article describing the recent finding that exposure to pesticides (organophosphates) has been correlated with the prevalence of ADHD. The level of exposure in the sample is relatively common among children in the US. As with any correlational study, it does not prove causation.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/05/17/health/AP-US-MED-Children-Pesticides.htmlYou can also view the abstract of the original journal article in the journal Pediatrics in May 2010 by following the link below.http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2009-3058v1
Office Messes
By Lisa Belkin, 7/18/04This article discusses the adult ADHD diagnosis and how the syndrome plays out in the work place. The author chronicles the experiences of a few ADHD adults (both those who are thriving and those who struggle) as well as the intersection of ADHD, the workplace and the law.http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/18/magazine/office-messes.html