Thomas asks… Is there a valild relationship between the symptoms of ADD and ADHD and adults born after 1978 (Genreation Y)? Symptoms of ADD/ADHD: –distractibility –short attention span –impulsivity –fidgetiness –difficulty getting organized –Frequently shifting from one task to another –Interrupting and not listening to others –Losing important things –Engaging in physically daring activities –Having [...]

Steven asks… i feel bad for wanting kids of my own? my wife and i are raising my baby brother. we got custody when both of my parents passed away in 2007 he’s a special needs child ( he has epilepsy absent seizures, MR and ADHD.) things have been really stressful adjusting to life since [...]

Joseph asks… Question about ADD/ ADHD? Is there a test that can detect ADD or ADHD? Or do doctors simply diagnose by behavior? Also, can anyone refer me to a website or book that explains red and other artificial dyes that affect behavior in children? My daughter sometimes is uncontrollable and I am against the [...]

Daniel asks… ADHD Medications, Do you trust them? I certainly do, (only the stimulants, others dont work at all for me) But I dont understand why so many people are against these drugs. because the majority of them haven’t even took them or even know how they help alot of people function in everyday life. [...]

Jenny asks… severe ADHD in adults considered as a disability towards work? can you get a disability check if you have severe ADHD and are an adult barry jennings answers: Go to a psychologist. Ask them. Look up lists of jobs good for people with ADHD. Some jobs are hard for people with ADHD. Aka [...]

James asks… adult adhd medications? i wasnted to know what they treat adult adhd with my doctor told me i have it which i though i had for awhile and since my kids have it i gues its from me lol, anyways he said i cant take anything right now due to a stomach problem [...]

James asks… How do you tell the difference between ADHD and tourette syndrome? My son has ADHD, dyslexia, and aspergers syndrome. But some of his teachers at school tell me he keeps randomly looking behind him and making a seagull noise. Is this ADHD or tourette syndrome? barry jennings answers: Depends if it’s a tic [...]

Ruth asks… Do you agree that ADHD is just modern jargon for what used to be naughtiness and just needs discipline? When I was a child such children got a whack and it was amazing how quickly they were cured. barry jennings answers: Yes daph, i also think that most parents use adhd as an [...]

Betty asks… I have an 8 year old son with ADHD/ODD. What supplements other than Omega 3 should he be on? Currently my son is taking 5mg of Adderall daily for ADHD. He was on 10mg for a short time and the dose had to be lowered due to him becoming very aggressive. It was [...]

George asks… Kids on medication that shouldn’t be on them? There are many choices that as parents you will make for your children throughout their lives. Some of these choices that are made will have a strong enough impact to affect their entire lives. Medication is one of the many choices that parents will have [...]