by Robert Althoff, MD PhD For many child and adolescent psychiatric diagnoses, problem behaviors occur in more than one setting – often home and also at school. Problem behavior, particularly externalizing or disruptive behavior, is a common reason for children to be sent to the principal’s office or the “opportunity room”. Sometimes these “opportunities” are […]
Sleep Problems in ADHD
QUESTION: I have been treating a 7 year old boy with ADHD using Concerta 54mg and afternoon methylphenidate. He developed trouble sleeping which initially responded to clonidine but that seemed to stop working. I discontinued the methylphenidate in the afternoon, and switched to guanfacine at bedtime but that was of no help. Last week I had […]