This is a small presentation giving basic information about ADD or ADHD and the causation, and various ways in which we can help the children with ADHD. This presentation is primarily meant to help parents who have a child suffering from ADHD, and shall be helpful in decision making for them. Towarrds the end I have tried to answer the frequently asked questions that parents usually have for me.

1. ADHD-101 ADHD 101: All the information you need. Pallav Pareek M.D.

26. Amphetamine Preperations

27. Methylphenidate Preperations

29. Commonly asked questions In the next few slides I will try to answer some questions that parents usually have regarding the stimulant medications when they meet with me as a child psychiatrist. Of course this is all my opinion, so please do discuss with your psychiatrist /pediatrician before agreeing or disagreeing with any of these, as the medication has to be individualized according to each patient.

38. I have tried to make this presentation for the frequently asked questions, and is to help parents with the decision making for their children with ADHD. If this presentation does not answer any questions please feel free to email me at [email_address] . Within the limits of my time commitments I will try my best t answer questions that you may have