McKinna Cobb

ISM- Period 7

Bailey, Eileen. “Adderall vs. Ritalin: An ADHD Medication Comparison.” ADDitude,

ADDitude, 23 Oct. 2018, www.additudemag.com/adderall-ritalin-adhd-medication-

comparison/.

- Adderall gives the patient doses of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine

- Ritalin gives the patient doses of methylphenidate
- Both of these medications contain central nervous system stimulants
- Around 85% of patients will reach stimulant control through the use of amphetamine and
methylphenidate
- Ritalin works quicker and preforms faster than Adderall
- Adderall stays in the system longer than Ritalin
- Ritalin was approved by the FDA in 1955
- Ritalin is the most common medication to treat ADHD
- Adderall is known to be abused and misused but if taken in medicated and moderate
amounts it will not be addictive
- 37.54% of children diagnosed with ADHD have taken Adderall at some point in their life
for treatment
- 53.67% of adults diagnosed with ADHD have used Adderall at some point in their life for
treatment
- Adderall is the most common medication for ADHD among adults
- 33.27% of adults use Ritalin as treatment for their ADHD
- Both are used for ages 6 and older
- Ritalin is short acting
- Adderall has an extended release
- Both can slow childhood growth
- Ritalin typically allows people to have better control of the side effects
- Both can be taken without food
- Can cause a decline in mood and anger stability
- Can cause a loss of appetite
- Should avoid taking anything with a calming stimulant if you have been found to have a
heart abnormality

Both Adderall and Ritalin have been clinically proven to help effectively treat autism, neither
one proven to be better than the other.
 McKinna Cobb
ISM- Period 7

Olivardia, Roberto. “The ADHD-Dyslexia Connection.” ADDitude, ADDitude, 5 Jan. 2018,

www.additudemag.com/adhd-dyslexia-connection/.

• ADHD is usually apparent from the first day of school

• Dyslexia isn’t usually recognized until fourth or fifth grade
• 50% - 60% of students suffering with ADHD also have been found to have dyslexia
• 8% -17% of the population without ADHD has dyslexia
• Dyslexic people can have difficulty with phonics
• Dyslexic people incorrectly substitute words a lot
• With dyslexia people have trouble rapidly naming letters, objects, colors, and pictures
• Learning the alphabet is harder for dyslexic children
• Dyslexia is genetic
• Around 50% of children with a dyslexic relative will have ADHD
• Dyslexia is a neurological based condition
• The difference between ADHD and dyslexia is found when a student must change from
learning to read to reading to learn
• Those diagnosed with dyslexia have better auditory processing skills then those with
ADHD
• Those with ADHD and dyslexia are at higher risk for self-esteem issues
• Treating ADHD will not cure dyslexia
• Dyslexics are more likely to excel in oral speaking and problem solving
• Treating ADHD can help overall focus, concentration, and working memory
• The best way to treat dyslexia is to get it properly diagnosed.
• A lot of parents will be in denial about their child having a learning disability
• If one has ADHD or dyslexia doctors tend to find it crucial to assess the patient for the
other disability too
• Those with dyslexia will have trouble reading, comprehending, and understanding
commands
• Rhyming is hard for those with dyslexia

Although ADHD and dyslexia are closely related, those with dyslexia are better off than those
with ADHD.
 McKinna Cobb
ISM- Period 7

Boodman, Sandra. “ADHD Medication + Behavior Therapy = The Best Outcomes.” ADDitude,

ADDitude, 10 Jan. 2018, www.additudemag.com/adhd-therapy-behavioral-treatment-with-

medication/.

• ADHD medications work best when paired with therapeutic alternatives

• Therapy can help develop and ADHD child’s social skills
• Medication alone cannot ensure your child has the full amount of benefits being offered
• At home treatment can be made by a pediatric doctor, a psychologist, or a mental-health
worker
• It normally includes a structured form of treats and consequences
• The program tries to minimize distractions that can be found in your child’s life
• Parents receive special training in how to react and handle their child’s reactions
• They also receive special treatment to learn how to deal with their child’s outbursts
• The goal of the program is to teach children ways to handle their behavior by rewarding
them when they do good
• The reason doctors push for this type of treatment is because medication can’t help with
self-confidence
• It can’t help with time management
• It can’t help with organizational skills.
• The medication is necessary but not sufficient for ADHD
• Children who go through therapy have also been proven to need a lower dose of
medications compared to those who don’t do therapy
• Federal law requires the school to come up with a plan on how to cooperate with the
condition (extra time on tests, etc.)
• You can also do play therapy
• There is also cognitive therapy
• There is also psychotherapy
• You can also go on an ADHD diet to reduce sugars
• Behavioral treatments have been shown to be most promising

Although ADHD medications (such as Adderall) have been proven to help suppress the child’s
ADHD tendencies, the patient isn’t ensured the full benefits of the product without actively
attending therapy sessions.