Common Questions about ADHD

Does my child have ADHD? I hear this question from parents all the time in my office and from people I meet around town. I am also surprised at how often parents and teachers mistakenly misattribute the “symptoms” for ADHD when the source of the child’s learning or behavioral problems is something environmental either in the home or the learning environment. For example a child who is being bullied might have trouble paying attention in the same way that a child with ADHD misses...



Signs of Autism

Many of us have heard of autism, perhaps in conversation with family members, through media outlets, or from our pediatricians. Though the term seems to be more prevalent today, many parents may not be aware of what autism is, including early signs of the disorder. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 88 children will be diagnosed with autism by age 8 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, March 30, 2012). Given the prevalence...