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Motivational Incentives Help Kids With ADHD – BusinessWeek

Motivational Incentives Help Kids With ADHDBusinessWeek"The findings suggest that there may be important additive effects of stimulant medications and behavioral strategies for increasing motivation in ADHD," …EDUCATING EDUCATORSAlterNet (blog) all 4 news articles » Jon’s shared items in Google Reader

The trend toward pathologizing our children – Ventura County Star

The trend toward pathologizing our childrenVentura County StarToday, we are more “scientific,” diagnosing attention- deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or conduct disorder. … Jon’s shared items in Google Reader

Omega-3 fatty acids are key to a healthier life – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Omega-3 fatty acids are key to a healthier lifeLos Angeles TimesThey also may help treat autism, bipolar disorder, depression, Alzheimer's disease, ADHD and prostate cancer. Fish oil capsules are a common way to …and more » Jon’s shared items in Google Reader

Bad behavior Defined as Disorder, Does Not Sound Appropriate to Dr. Allen Frances – TopNews United States

Global BC Bad behavior Defined as Disorder, Does Not Sound Appropriate to Dr. Allen FrancesTopNews United StatesAccording to Frances, the kids are exhibiting attention deficit disorder, which is just a variation of behavior among them, which could be handled by …It's not a disorder, it's just bad behaviourMontreal Gazette History of diagnostic manual stretches back [...]

Quit labelling kids – Montreal Gazette

Quit labelling kidsMontreal GazetteThen anyone who did not pay attention was saddled with a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder, and prescribed drugs. Yes some kids are sad, shy, … Jon’s shared items in Google Reader

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