John Ratey M.D., an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School confirms that exercise should be a priority for ADHD patients. “For a very small handful of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it may actually be a replacement for stimulants. For most, it’s complementary — something they should absolutely do, along with taking meds, to help increase […]
What is ADHD? An Overview – Part 2
ADHD Treatment Successfully treating ADHD takes focus and guidance on the part of the parents. A strong partnership between the health care provider, parents or caregivers, and the child is essential. For therapy to succeed, it is very important to set specific, appropriate goals to be followed by everyone involved. A combination approach that includes medication and behavior therapy has […]