Child neurologist, Dr. Martin Kutsher, answers the question, "What would you most like parents to know about ADHD?" and discusses the importance of keeping it positive, keeping it calm, and keeping it organized. Additionally, medication issues for ADHD are addressed.

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"A child being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very much different than his getting diagnosed with strep throat, a broken arm or diabetes. Although they are all medical conditions, with ADHD, many parents either openly or in the back of their minds wonder if their child's ADHD is because of some failure on their part. I thought it would be easier being a Pediatrician who cares for and sees so many success stories among his patients with ADHD, but it wasn't." -- Dr. John Sardo

To read more about what one parent went through in getting his child diagnosed and treated for ADHD click on Coping with a New Diagnosis

The high school and college years can be a particularly challenging time for a young person, especially for one with ADHD. These students are making the transition into adulthood and independence and responsibilities and expectations are increasing. Luckily, there are a growing number of support systems and programs that can be put in place to help students with ADHD. One of these is an ADHD coach.

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The Children's Anxiety Institute is a new website that provides information and support to parents and loved ones of children with anxiety disorders and phobias. Anxiety can often overlap with ADHD and because of this Rich Presta, the founder and director of the Institute, wanted to include information about ADHD to parents who visit the Children's Anxiety Institute site. He asked to interview me about some of the basics of ADHD.

Below are a few of the questions addressed in the interview.

*What is ADHD?

*Since kids can't always find the words for what they're feeling, what does ADHD look like?

*How is a diagnosis made?

*Are there different types of ADHD?

*How do you tell the difference between an energetic child and ADHD?

*Are there lifestyle factors or other changes a parent can make to help?

*What effect can ADHD have on the rest of the family?

If you go to the following link Articles & Resources and scroll down to the bottom of the resources page, you can hear a podcast of the interview. The podcast is approximately 25 minutes in length.

Read more:
What is ADHD - The Basics
Misconceptions About ADHD - Separating Fact from Fiction
Understanding Anxiety in Children
Helping Your Child Overcome Anxiety