Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

About CBD

August 30, 2020 By David Ansel

Suddenly, CBD (cannabidiol) is everywhere. CBD can be extracted from either marijuana or hemp. The big difference between these 2 plants is the amount of THC. Marijuana, and CBD extracted from marijuana, is still listed as a schedule 1 banned... Full Story>

Am I missing something?

June 17, 2019 By David Ansel

PCP’s frequently worry they may be missing something “medical” when diagnosing ADHD. Sometimes parents express the same concern. It’s a reasonable worry, but thankfully not a very common occurrence. Should you order studies? The only labs I might think about... Full Story>

Eyes Wide Open

July 1, 2018 By David Ansel

As physicians, and as a society, we’ve gotten incredibly comfortable with stimulant medications for ADHD (methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, amphetamine salts, lisdexamfetamine). Somehow they have come to be viewed as benign, almost routine, and are far more accepted than other psychiatric medications. ... Full Story>

Counseling Parents About ADHD

April 16, 2018 By David Ansel

As a primary care provider seeing children, you probably know how to diagnose ADHD – either using DSM criteria or a standardized behavioral rating scale such as the Vanderbilt or Conners. Most of you are quite comfortable prescribing medications for it... Full Story>

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