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The Attention Deficit Disorder Association and The HealthCentral ...

ARLINGTON, Va. and MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) (http://www.add.org) and The HealthCentral Network (http://www.HealthCentral.com) today announced that members of the senior leadership of ADDA will join the team of experts at HealthCentral's ADHDCentral.com, a site devoted to helping patients and caregivers cope with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Leaders from ADDA, the world's foremost adult ADHD organization, will produce a regular blog for HealthCentral's ADHD community, focused on topics important to adults living with ADHD such as workplace, relationship, and treatment issues. HealthCentral and ADDA will also collaborate to develop original e-newsletter content, interactive assessments and polls, and other features to leverage HealthCentral's extensive multimedia capabilities and ADDA's authoritative resources.

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Auriga Laboratories Announces FDA Approval Of Liquadd (TM) Oral ...

Auriga Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: ARGA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today the FDA approval of Liquadd™ (dextroamphetamine sulfate) Oral Solution 5 mg/5 mL indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD). The ADHD market is valued at over $3.5 billion dollars, with approximately 35 million prescriptions written annually. Dextroamphetamine is one of the most frequently prescribed molecules for the treatment of ADHD. "Liquadd™ will now provide physicians the proven efficacy of dextroamphetamine in a unique new oral solution form, with our key target consisting of the estimated 5% to 10% of patients that have difficulty swallowing pills. We are excited about expanding the treatment options available to physicians by providing a dextroamphetamine treatment regimen in an easy to swallow form previously not available in the market," said Rick Coulon, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Auriga.

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'Play Attention' helps ADHD children

Parents throughout the United States are increasingly turning toward alternatives to medication for children struggling with attention deficit challenges. While medication has been the primary tool used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) for decades, recent studies have questioned the long-term benefits of drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta and highlighted side-effects associated with these stimulants. "Play Attention," a proven technology that has served the public since 1996 and is used in nearly 500 schools and community learning centers throughout the country, is providing an effective alternative for children and adults with attention deficit challenges. .

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'Play Attention' helps ADHD children

Parents throughout the United States are increasingly turning toward alternatives to medication for children struggling with attention deficit challenges. While medication has been the primary tool used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) for decades, recent studies have questioned the long-term benefits of drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta and highlighted side-effects associated with these stimulants. "Play Attention," a proven technology that has served the public since 1996 and is used in nearly 500 schools and community learning centers throughout the country, is providing an effective alternative for children and adults with attention deficit challenges. .

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'Play Attention' helps ADHD children

Parents throughout the United States are increasingly turning toward alternatives to medication for children struggling with attention deficit challenges. While medication has been the primary tool used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) for decades, recent studies have questioned the long-term benefits of drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta and highlighted side-effects associated with these stimulants. "Play Attention," a proven technology that has served the public since 1996 and is used in nearly 500 schools and community learning centers throughout the country, is providing an effective alternative for children and adults with attention deficit challenges. .

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'Play Attention' helps ADHD children

Parents throughout the United States are increasingly turning toward alternatives to medication for children struggling with attention deficit challenges. While medication has been the primary tool used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) for decades, recent studies have questioned the long-term benefits of drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta and highlighted side-effects associated with these stimulants. "Play Attention," a proven technology that has served the public since 1996 and is used in nearly 500 schools and community learning centers throughout the country, is providing an effective alternative for children and adults with attention deficit challenges. .

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Wait and watch before diagnosing a disorder

Not all children who experience trouble in school have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other over-diagnosed conditions. In reality, most students have problems with attention, communication and socialization at some point during their development, because children progress at different rates. Most students simply need proper instruction and learning strategies to help them during these challenging times. Your child may exhibit a few characteristics of a condition, but that does not mean that she should be diagnosed immediately. Your child must consistently demonstrate many characteristics over an extended period for you to be concerned. I would continue to watch your child's behavior and development with a close eye, but I wouldn't obsessively worry quite yet.

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SuperNanny tips for raising ADHD kids

ADHD kids tend to be less sensitive to rewards and consequences, so target them carefully to motivate the child. Anticipate the flashpoints, develop a plan of attack for dealing with them, and tell the child what steps will be taken if the problem does indeed occur and rewards if the child remains calm. Encourage your child in his creative endeavors and don’t keep the focus solely on his math grades. Their never-ending supply of energy can be a real asset. Try to see your child’s impulsiveness as refreshing spontaneity. A constant supply of positive feedback can help to motivate. Make feedback clear and specific such as "You did a good job clearing up those toys so fast." The child needs to know that the rules and consequences at home will also apply elsewhere. .

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'Play Attention' helps ADHD children

Parents throughout the United States are increasingly turning toward alternatives to medication for children struggling with attention deficit challenges. While medication has been the primary tool used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) for decades, recent studies have questioned the long-term benefits of drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta and highlighted side-effects associated with these stimulants. "Play Attention," a proven technology that has served the public since 1996 and is used in nearly 500 schools and community learning centers throughout the country, is providing an effective alternative for children and adults with attention deficit challenges. .

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'Play Attention' helps ADHD children

Parents throughout the United States are increasingly turning toward alternatives to medication for children struggling with attention deficit challenges. While medication has been the primary tool used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) for decades, recent studies have questioned the long-term benefits of drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta and highlighted side-effects associated with these stimulants. "Play Attention," a proven technology that has served the public since 1996 and is used in nearly 500 schools and community learning centers throughout the country, is providing an effective alternative for children and adults with attention deficit challenges. .

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