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Not-So-Quick Fix: ADHD Behavioral Therapy May Be More Effective Than Drugs In Long Run
sciam.com 6 hours, 15 minutes agoBefore stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall began their rise to popularity in the 1970s, treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focused on behavioral therapy. But as concerns build over the mounting dosages and extended treatment periods that come with stimulant drugs, clinical researchers are revisiting behavioral therapy techniques. Whereas stimulant medications may help young patients focus and behave in the classroom, research now suggests that behaviorally based
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From Autism Survivor Kindergarten To ADHD Bully One Florida School District Is In Hot Water.
groundreport.com 5 days, 21 hours agoAdvocate Melissa Barton has teamed up with a St Lucie County mother, who is accusing a St Lucie County teacher of abuse. The case of Jonathan Jean is familiar to Ms. Barton, who’s child Alex Barton, was “ voted out ” of a St Lucie County kindergarten class in 2008. The Bartons since settled their own federal lawsuit with the district netting around $422,000.00, with an unknown amount of legal fees for the district. That case, and the international scope of interest it still receives, encouraged Barton to be
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