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Suicidal Thinking in Children and Adolescents FDA Strattera alert. Off-site link.
www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2005/NEW01237.html
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Rabiner, D., (10/08/06). Interview. Sharper Brains
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(May need to refresh the page after first attempt at this link
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Some of the best scientific information on ADHD can be found at the:
Attention Research Update
David Rabiner, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Duke University, NC Off-site link. Newsletter and site: http://www.helpforadd.com/index.htm
Support for Parents:
Parenting a Child with ADHD.National Resource Center on ADHD. CHADD. Off-site link.
http://www.help4adhd.org/documents/WWK2.pdf
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