Publications - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Driven to Distraction (series), by Edward Hallowell, 2011.

ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know, by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2011.

Untangling the Myths About Attention Disorder, by Perri Klass, New York Times , Dec 13 2010.

“In the face of "overwhelming" scientific evidence, A.D.H.D. was regularly portrayed in the media as "myth, fraud or benign condition" - an artifact of too-strict teachers, perhaps, or too much television. ”

Attention Disorders Can Take Toll on Marriage, by Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times , Jul 19 2010.

“Adults with attention disorders often learn coping skills to help them stay organized and focused at work, but experts say many of them struggle at home, where their tendency to become distracted is a constant source of conflict. Some research suggests that these adults are twice as likely to be divorced; another study found high levels of distress in 60 percent of marriages where one spouse had the disorder. ”

Seeking an Objective Test for Attention Disorder, by Katherine Ellison, New York Times , May 31 2010.

“Most mainstream researchers consider A.D.H.D. to be an authentic neurological deficit that, left untreated, can ruin not only school report cards, but lives. Nonetheless the quest for objective evidence has gained new urgency in recent years. ”

Scientists Link ADHD to Pesticides, by Jessica Berman, Voice of America , May 18 2010.

“Scientists have found that exposure to pesticide residues on vegetables and fruit may double a child's risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a condition that causes inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity or a combination of all three in children. ”

Mount Sinai finds prenatal exposure to certain chemicals affects childhood neurodevelopment, by Stephanie Engel, Miodovnik, et al., EScience News , Jan 28 2010.

“A new study led by Mount Sinai researchers in collaboration with scientists from Cornell University and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has found higher prenatal exposure to phthalates -- manmade chemicals that interfere with hormonal messaging -- to be connected with disruptive and problem behaviors in children between the ages of 4 and 9 years. ”

The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps, by Melissa Orlov, 2010.

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, by Russell Barkley, 2010.

The ADHD Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Motivation and Confidence, by Lara Honos-Webb, 2010.

ADHD Without Drugs: A Guide to the Natural Care of Children with ADHD, by Sanford Newmark, 2010.

Stepping Up to the Challenge, by Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times, Apr 14 2009.

“The transition from high school to college is tough for most students. But for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, university life poses a host of academic, medical and personal challenges.  ”

Attention, Girls!: A Guide to Learn All about Your AD/HD, by Patricia Quinn, 2009.

Overcoming ADHD: Helping Your Child Become Calm, Engaged, and Focused--Without a Pill, by Stanley Greenspan, 2009.

Tigers, Too: Executive Functions/Speed of Processing/Memory: Impact on Academic, Behavioral, and Social Functioning of Students, by Marilyn Dornbush, 2009.