Annotated Webliography: Medication prescribed for young students with ADD/ADHD
Information compiled by Brooke McAndrew
Spring 2007
1. Web MD ADD/ADHD guide. 25 May 2007 <http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder>
This site answers questions about what ADD/ADHD is, what is the cause, what the symptoms are, and some treatments for it. Towards the bottom there are more links that a person can go to if they have more specific questions about different topics of the disorder.
2. "The ADHD Information Library." Newideas. NewIdeas.net incorporated. 29 May 2007 <http://www.newideas.net./>.
This site is an overview of ADHD. It contains basic information about the disorder, support services, and treatment options. It provides the results of research based studies that link the percentage of kids who are diagnosed as having ADHD. It also highlights topics throughout the webpage that you can click on to find more information. There is a free newsletter that you can become apart of for free.
3. "Medications." WebMD. 3 Aug. 2004. HealthWise. 29 May 2007 <http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-ADHD-Medications>.
This website contained information about the different medication used to treat ADD/ADHD. It listed the types of stimulants and Atomoxetines that are available. What I liked is that it also listed the FDA advisories against some of the drugs that are out there for children. There was an advisory on Straterra and it gave you a link that a parent could click on to view more about Strattera and warning signs of suicide in children who take the medicine.
4. Schram, Thomas D. "The Eyes Have It in Attention Disorder." Attention Deficit Disorder. 20 Apr. 2000. RX Remedy. 29 May 2007 <http://www.add-adhd.org/convergence_insufficiency.html>.
This website discussed the possibility of common eye disorder and ADHD. It hints that some of the patients they worked with had an inability to focus the eyes at close range were also being treated for ADHD. This article was very interesting because I had never thought the two could be related.
5. "Adult ADD." One ADD Place.Com. 29 May 2007 <http://www.oneaddplace.com/>.
This site had a bits and parts to almost anything about ADD/ADHD. It had many links that took you a little closer to more specific parts of the disorder. I had clicked on Adult ADD and it was a few paragraphs explaining the differences in symptoms between adults and children.
6. "ADHD Medications." Sept. 2006. 29 May 2007 <http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/adhd_medication_information.htm>.
Very conclusive information about the three most commonly used medications used to treat ADD/ADHD: Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta. It listed benefits verse side affects.
7. "ADD/ ADHD Signs and Symptoms." ADD Coach Academy. National Institute of Mental Health. 29 May 2007 <http://www.addca.com/add-adhd-signs-symptoms.html>.
This site helps parents/ teachers look for specific signs or symptoms in children that can be associated with ADD/ADHD. It gives information about the obvious signs and the not so obvious signs that your child may have ADD/ADHD.
8. "Children with ADD/ADHD." WebMD. 29 May 2007 <http://boards.webmd.com/webx?14@@.5987f3f9>.
I have really enjoyed being apart of discussion boards on the web. This site contained a discussion board on all the different aspects of ADD/ADHD. I read many people's opinions and situations that were very interesting and informational. I would recommend this type of blog for anyone reaching out to other people that face similar issues.
9. Farrell, Jodi M. "5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Kids and TV." Fox News. 29 May 2007. 29 May 2007 <http://www.miamiherald.com/299/story/120806.html>.
This was a news article that came out today. It informs the public of a study that found that watching a lot of T.V. at an early age are more likely to later become fidgety, impulsive, and have difficulty concentrating.
10 "Is is ADD or ADHD?" 30 May 2007 <http://www.adhd.org.au/ADD/BOOK-ADHD-ADD/Is%20it%20ADHD%20or%20ADD.pdf>.
This PDE article was 123 pages full of information about ADD and ADHD. It compared the two disorders. Throughout the article it gives specific studies from all over the world. At the end, it listed several resources that a person can go to for more specific information.
11.Ò Attention deficit disorder: Problems with preconceived diagnosisÓ 30 May 2007 <http://www.springerlink.com/content/u3p3186535p1w321/>.
This was a journal article that discussed the alarming trends of over identification of ADHD. It discusses how this can lead to inappropriate treatment and management. Very helpful.
12. "ADHD May Be Over diagnosed, Study Says." CNN.Com. 1 Sept. 1999. 30 May 2007 <http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9909/01/adhd.overdiagnosis/index.html>.
This was a news article that discussed Ritalin and the proper use of it. I like how it extended and discussed the importance of properly diagnosing ADD/ADHD first and foremost. At the end it also discussed the importance of having your child have an evaluation for heart related issues before starting any medication for ADD/ADHD.
13. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)." National Institute of Mental Health. 6 Mar. 2007. 31 May 2007 <http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/adhdmenu.cfm>.
I used the advanced search in yahoo for this site. I wanted to return hits that were .gov. This website was last updated in March of 07 so I trust it is up to date information. It contained many links to other national known institutes so it was very helpful.
14. "Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004." U.S. Dept. of Education. 31 May 2007 <http://idea.ed.gov/>.
This website has the most updated resources and information about special education. Since so many students are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD it is important to know the laws.
15. "Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)." Department of Health and Human Services. 20 Dec. 2005. 31 May 2007 <http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/>.
This website was very easy to browse through. To the left was a table of contents with all different topics about the disorder. Below that there was a "quick search" with more links. The website also had the option of being presented in Spanish, which I thought was very helpful.