Surman C, Goodman DW. ADHD Atten Def Hyp Disord. Jan2017.
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Tag: adult ADHD diagnosis
12
Mar2016
Since the recent publication of our literature of published research on ADHD in adults over age 50, several news outlets have been interested in bring this subject to the public eye. ADHD in adults persists throughout one’s life. It does not go away because you got your AARP card or ... Read More
March 12, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
27
Jan2016
It appears that the topic of ADHD in older adults is catching some attention. I was invited by Ann Fisher of WOSU Radio (NPR affiliate) in Columbia, Ohio to discuss adult ADHD especially in older adults. The host, Ann, asked insightful questions about identification and diagnosis in older adult and how ... Read More
January 27, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
15
Dec2013
Today the New York Times published an article “The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder” by Alan Schwarz. This is a lengthy article highlighting the increased identification of people with ADHD and the concomitant increase in the prescriptions of effective medications. The article is a feature story on the New York Times ... Read More
December 15, 2013David W. Goodman, MD
26
Sep2013
In the September issue 2013 of Attention Magazine, published by the national organization CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD), my article was published on ADHD in people age 50 and older. There is remarkably little research looking at this population of patients. Clinical medication trials that seek the FDA approval for the ... Read More
September 26, 2013David W. Goodman, MD
06
Jun2012
For those with ADHD as an adult, it doesn’t go away. According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication study published 2006, of those with adult ADHD, 75% were not diagnosed as children.
In my practice it is not uncommon for patients over age 50 to be newly diagnosed. I provided my ... Read More
June 6, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
16
Jan2012
ADHD (or ADD without the H) is a disorder whose symptoms start in childhood. Two of three of these children will continue to have symptoms to an impairing degree beyond age 18 . Of the adults with ADHD who are diagnosed in adulthood, only 25% were ever diagnosed as a ... Read More
January 16, 2012David W. Goodman, MD
26
Nov2011
Education about ADHD in adults is critical for everyone. In addition to my work in the public sector and assistance to public media (newspaper, magazines, and TV), I’m also involved in teaching physicians how to best identify their patients who have ADHD/ADD. My friend, Anthony Rostain, MD at the University ... Read More
November 26, 2011David W. Goodman, MD