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To help families and caregivers better understand Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as the start of the school year approaches, Shire U.S. Inc. will host the fifth annual ADHD Experts on Call on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 from 8 A.M. to midnight EDT.
Shire is the manufacturer of the ADHD drug Adderall.
The national toll-free telephone hotline, 1-888-ASK-ADHD, is designed to provide live access to English and Spanish-speaking experts, including physicians, school nurses, educators, and advocates who can answer questions regarding the disorder. This year, three-time Emmy Award-winning actress Kathy Baker (Picket Fences, The Cider House Rules and the upcoming Cold Mountain), whose 13-year old son was diagnosed with ADHD four years ago, will answer calls along with the nation's top ADHD authorities. A confidential, one-on-one on-line forum also will be available at www.ADHDExpertsOnCall.com throughout the day.
ADHD Experts on Call provides a resource to parents and teachers who suspect that their child is showing symptoms of the disorder. While ADHD Experts on Call will not provide specific medical advice for patients or parents, or recommend a particular course of action, they will provide helpful information on topics such as:
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder among children -- with more than 1.6 million children diagnosed to date. Over the last five years, the ADHD Experts on Call have fielded more than 8,000 inquiries and have helped many people better understand the condition and how it affects their families. Although there is no cure for ADHD, physicians, parents, teachers, and nurses are finding ways to help children with the condition adapt to their academic, social, and work environments. Callers also may request a free booklet about ADHD with information on symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatment options.
Source: Shire Pharmaceuticals
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