LD and ADD/ADHD
Children diagnosed with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder benefit from being accepted and known as individuals who have talents, abilities a
ADHD Medications and Cardiovascular Events 
It's now recommended that all children who use ADHD medications schedule an ECG and cardiovascular check up; stirring alarm among parents whose children are more at risk for a cardiac event if they have an undiagnosed heart problem and use stimulant medications like ritalin, adderall, or concerta. ADHD Medications and Treatments
Medications for children and adults with ADHD/ADD, herbal supplements, substituting positive behavior for bad habits, and helping them learn impulse control and focus their concentration Central Auditory Processing Disorder [offsite link]
CHADD - Children and Adults with ADD [offsite link]
CHADD response to comments by Tom Cruise about medication and treatments for ADD and ADHD CHADD FAQ on ADD/ADHD [offsite link]
Frequently asked questions with excellent information about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactiviy Disorder Children with Learning Disabilities
Children with LD may not be diagnosed with a learning disability until they have faced years of struggle in classrooms and community programs Dyslexia - Learning Tools
Children with dyslexia see words and process text in ways that make it difficult to decode words or read with sufficient comprehension. Medications and Herbal Treatments for ADD/ADHD
Alternatives to ADD/ADHD medications may benefit children who are unable to participate in the typical joys and jobs of childhood whether they have been diagnosed due to symptoms of ADD or ADHD or not. Response to Intervention - RTI and IDEA
Response to Intervention, known as RTI, is a component of IDEA 2004 that uses a multi-tiered model that identifies struggling learners and learning disabilities early to provide intense intervention, frequent progress reporting to modify instruction or goals, and effective teaching of all children The Diagnosis of Learning Disability
The correct diagnosis of a childīs learning disability can bring great relief to students and their families when the best support is offered for their learning style and special needs Tom Cruise War of Words Articles
Princeton-educated Brooke Shields responds with dignity on behalf of other women who have postpartum depression; only Matt Lauer has been brave enough to speak up for children helped by ADD medication Tom Cruise, ADD and Postpartum Depression
Medications for ADD or Depression: Valuable Treatments or The Drugging of America? Brooke Shields, Matt Lauer, Tom Cruise and the war of words WrightsLaw on ADD/ADHD [offsite link]
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