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Article published on Feb 28, 2017

Children With ADHD Need Medications

I just read your column about a boy who has difficulty paying attention and learning. Our six-year-old boy has the same problem. His teacher suggested that he should see a paediatrician. She hinted that his learning can improve if he takes medicine. I disagree with that. I was just like him when I was growing... Read More

Article published on Jan 31, 2017

Difficulty In Learning May Be Due To ADHD

Our son is in grade 3. He is not doing well in school; he is far behind in reading, writing, and just about anything that he has to pay attention. He is a very busy boy, and was never interested to sit down and learn. We thought he would get better once he started school,... Read More

Article published on May 31, 2016

Strattera And Intuniv XR

Our son is in grade four. He was diagnosed with ADHD more than a year ago. He couldn’t pay attention in school, and disrupted the class. Our paediatrician started him on Concerta. Within a short time, he became the model student, polite and helpful to the teacher. He went from struggling to excelling in reading... Read More

Article published on Mar 29, 2016

Inattentive Type Of ADHD

I just heard a CBC broadcast about a teenager with ADHD. She was treated for anxiety for years and didn’t get better, until her psychologist recognized that she has ADHD. Her story was almost identical to mine. I was a big time daydreamer in school; all the teachers said that I would do better if... Read More

Article published on Jan 16, 2016

ADHD And DCD

Our nine-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago. His hyperactivity and attention span have greatly improved since he started medication. However, his handwriting has not improved. He cannot hold a pencil properly; his handwriting is awful, and he hates it. He can type into the computer, but his teacher won’t allow him to... Read More