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Adderall shortage raises questions about widespread dependency on the drug
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — There is a national shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat several attention-deficit disorders. Intermittent manufacturing delays and a lack of supply to meet market… Read More
![Despite the challenges, distance learning can work well for some students with ADHD, researchers say. Some of those who aren't around peers are finding it easier to focus.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gettyimages-1219716515-b916aaa29d14b6e71eca6dd1f62a93f156df1fc1-e1598977293257-900x422.jpg)
Remote Learning’s Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.
![After finishing up some household chores, Brody Knapp gets a chance to play with his mother Ashley at their home in Kansas City, Mo.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/brodyandashley1-3364b1943564b5cba624468ac65ed68121b76678-e1569875589292-900x422.jpg)
Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
By: Alex Smith | NPR
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New treatment guidelines don’t assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.
![Timely support and treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can help children focus and thrive, pediatricians say. But it takes close follow-up after diagnosis to tailor that treatment and avoid drug side effects.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gettyimages-1005339078-d502815c75e82477c9a2ed8115b6266bbc2d267c-e1565877913305-900x422.jpg)
Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don’t Get Proper Follow-Up
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn’t see a care provider for months afterward.
![Stephanie and Natalie enrolled their older son in sessions at a Brain Balance Achievement Center in the hope that it would help him make friends.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/brain-balance-1-bf2022a0c2852603cbba0fd5d7c4b3c0503d4b96-e1529351587431-900x422.jpg)
‘Cutting-Edge’ Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence
By: Chris Benderev | NPR
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With 113 locations in the U.S., Brain Balance says its drug-free approach has helped tens of thousands of children. But experts say there’s insufficient proof of its effectiveness.