The Washington Post took the initiative to write an article in today’s (December 17) paper on ADHD in adults ages sixty and older. This article is also accompanied by a sidebar article discussing adult ADHD Older adults with ADHD are a group that has not been specifically researched and about whom very little is written. The Washington Post article ... Read More
Tag: help for adult ADD
02
Aug2013
Don’t miss this extra-ordinary conference on ADHD. CHADD has an annual conference open to patients and family, the general public, and professionals. The conference is held in a different location around the country. This year it is in our backyard in Washington, DC.
I’m honored to be invited to present a 3 hour ... Read More
August 2, 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
18
Jan2012
Because of my recognized expertise in ADHD, I’m honored to have been invited to speak as a featured quest on Maryland Public Television’s program, Direct Connection with Jeff Salkin on January 30, 2012 Monday at 7:30 pm.
I will be addressing the stimulant shortage over the past several months-possible causes, the routes of ... Read More
January 18, 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