Janice Rodden

Janice Rodden is a New York City-based writer and copy editor who (vicariously) lived the life of luxury blogging with Haute Living magazine and became tech savvy writing software guides for Vitech Systems Group, Inc. She is a proud Fordham alum who edited ESL textbooks with Grupo Santillana while living in Madrid and discovered the fun of creating tests (instead of taking them) with Pearson Education and LearningMate Solutions. Janice holds an MA in Sociology and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Alpha Sigma Nu.

• Therapy: The Critical ADHD Treatment We’re Withholding from Our Kids
  According to a new study, only one-quarter of children with ADHD are getting the therapeutic... more »
• New Tourette’s Treatment? Understanding the Brain Chemical that Controls Tics
  New research suggests a link between a brain chemical and the tics commonly associated with... more »
• What If Sleep Apnea Is to Blame?
  Sleep problems are among the most persistent and maddening ones we face. One startup company... more »
• New Link Found Between Gene Mutation, Working Memory and Autism
  Scientists concentrating on one very specific gene mutation are unlocking the mysteries of working memory... more »
• Living in an Unpredictable World: Researching the Root of Autism
  MIT researchers pursue a theory that an inability to make predictions may be behind autism... more »
• Is the Common Core Stretching Our Kids’ Focus Past Its Natural Limits?
  A recent study examines the link between intensified middle and high school curriculums and the... more »
• The ADHD Spectrum? A New Look at Attention, Impulsivity, and Language
  Recent research suggests that characteristic symptoms of ADHD may be part of a natural spectrum... more »
• Pediatricians Cutting Corners in Diagnosing and Treating ADHD
  Are physicians rushing to diagnose ADHD in our children, and relying too much on medication... more »
• New Study: Fatty Acids Improve ADHD Symptoms
  According to new research, omega-3 and -6 supplements can improve ADHD symptoms – especially for... more »
• Air Pollution Linked to ADHD
  New research suggests that a pregnant mother’s exposure to air pollution may increase her baby’s... more »
• Explaining the Global Rise in ADHD Diagnoses
  What’s behind the spike in pediatric ADHD diagnoses? Our expert responds to the most common... more »
• Are Teens Taking Anxiety Medication More Likely to Abuse Drugs?
  Prescriptions for teen anxiety and sleep problems are on the rise. Is this surge contributing... more »
• 3D Brain Scans May Increase Accuracy of ADHD Diagnosis
  Researchers are hopeful that a new technique will help physicians diagnose ADHD by taking a... more »
• A New Medication for Treating Adult ADHD?
  Sunovion Pharmaceuticals completed its first clinical study of a drug designed to treat restlessness, impulsivity,... more »
• Hyperactivity in Fish Linked to Bisphenol Exposure
  A new study finds embryonic exposure to BPA and BPS impacts brain development and hyperactivity... more »
• New Research Shows ADHD/Epilepsy Link
  A recent study finds that nearly 20% of adults diagnosed with epilepsy also show symptoms... more »
• Time Training: A New Behavior Therapy for Impulsivity?
  A recent study suggests that children and adults with ADHD can be trained to rein... more »
• Hyperactivity and Inattention Linked to Energy Drinks
  Recent research finds that middle schoolers who consume energy drinks have a 66% higher risk... more »
• Study: ADHD, OCD, Tourette Syndrome Share Genetic Links
  New research finds that 86% of people with Tourette Syndrome will be diagnosed with certain... more »
• Sensitivity to Sound May Be a Sign of Creative Genius
  A recent study has found a positive correlation between an individual’s sensitivity to sound and... more »
• Is Parent Training a Key to ADHD Symptom Control?
  New research finds that kids’ ADHD symptoms improve in three key areas when a qualified... more »
• Treat ADHD Symptoms Over Skype? A New Study Says Yes
  New research finds that ADHD treatment delivered by videoconferencing and supervised remotely is effective for... more »
• Study: Adults Without ADHD Abusing Prescription Stimulant Drugs
  The number of stimulants prescribed to adults is outpacing the number of adult ADHD diagnoses... more »
• Smoke Exposure Linked to Increased Rates of Childhood ADHD
  New research finds that inhaling secondhand tobacco smoke at home can increase a child’s likelihood... more »
• New Study: Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism
  New research finds that the MMR vaccine does not increase the likelihood of developing autism... more »
• New Study: Children with ADHD At Risk for Eating Disorders
  New research finds kids with ADHD are 12 times more likely to binge eat than... more »
• New Study: Autism – Like ADHD – Diagnosed Later in Girls
  Research shows that symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show up differently in girls, which... more »
• New Study: Omega-3s Decrease Aggressive Behavior in Children
  Researchers find that omega-3 supplements reduce aggression, fighting, lying, anxiety and depression in kids after... more »
• Common Household Pesticide Linked to ADHD
  New research finds that boys exposed to pyrethroid pesticides have a higher chance of developing... more »
• The Mind-Body Link: Eating Fermented Foods May Help Anxiety
  New research indicates that fermented foods high in probiotics may help to alleviate symptoms of... more »
• Dementia Treatment May Improve ADHD Symptoms
  A medication regimen previously approved to treat dementia could improve executive functioning in adults with... more »
• More Adults Than Children Taking ADHD Medications
  ADHD was once considered a pediatric disorder, but now adults in the U.S. account for... more »
• Newborn’s Gaze May Predict Impulsivity, Inattention in Children
  One common myth about ADHD is that it stems from bad parenting. Now, new research... more »
• New Study: Picky Eating May Suggest ADHD, Depression or Anxiety
  Your child’s choosy eating habits may be more than stubbornness or defiance; they could help... more »
• New Study: Kids Don’t Outgrow ADHD
  Not long ago, ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity and inattention were thought to a temporary childhood... more »
• AAP: More Screen Time for Kids Is OK, Mostly
  How much TV or video-game play is OK? The rules of thumb are changing, right... more »
• New Study: ADHD Looks Different in Boys’ and Girls’ Brains
  Often, girls go undiagnosed because their symptoms don’t reflect stereotypical ADHD behaviors. New research finds... more »
• New Study: Behavior Therapy Should Come First
  New research suggests that children who begin their ADHD treatment with behavior therapy require lower... more »
• Video Game and Social Media Addiction Tied to ADHD
  According to a new study, individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and depression are more likely to... more »
• Study Suggests PS-Omega-3 Medical Food May Reduce ADHD Symptoms
  Two-thirds of study participants taking PS-Omega-3 medical food experienced a reduction in symptoms, and one-third... more »
• ADHD Drug Atomoxetine Does Not Increase Risk for Suicidal Events
  The FDA has warned that atomoxetine might cause greater incidence of suicidal thoughts or behavior... more »
• Plastic Softening Phthalates Linked to ADHD in Children Treated in Pediatric Intensive Care Units
  Phthalates are prohibited from use in kids’ toys because of toxic effects, but remain in... more »
• ADHD More Common in Children with Vision Problems
  After analyzing a nationally representative sample of children, researchers found that children with vision problems... more »
• Two-Minute Warning May Actually Complicate Transitions
  Turning off the TV or game console is a near-constant battle for many families. A... more »
• Children with ADHD Exhibit Unhealthy Lifestyle Patterns
  Kids with ADHD are almost twice as likely to not drink enough water, not get... more »
• Unhealthy Prenatal Diet Linked to Increased Risk of ADHD
  More than 40 percent of children with conduct disorder also have ADHD. New research suggests... more »
• iPad Play Could Help Identify Signs of Autism
  New research finds differences in the way young children with autism moves their hands while... more »
• “Having ADHD and Taking Medicine for It is Nothing to Be Ashamed Of”
  Simone Biles, America’s sweetheart and recent winner of 5 Olympic medals in gymnastics, publicly addressed... more »
• The Anti-Clique, Anti-Bullying App That Solves a Big Daily Problem
  For any child who struggles to make friends, the cafeteria can be anxiety inducing. Now,... more »
• Study: Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders Far More Common in Girls with ADHD Than Previously Thought
  A new analysis conducted by UCLA researchers suggests that girls with ADHD are not only... more »
• Brain Scans May Predict Efficacy of Antidepressants
  In a recent study, Stanford researchers used patients’ personal history and fMRI scans to predict... more »
• New Study: Prenatal Exposure to Licorice May Be Linked to ADHD
  An unexpected link between licorice – often recommended for its health benefits – and ADHD... more »
• An Afternoon Inside My Brain
  "Wake up." "Concentrate." "Get recipe" "Hyperfocus, activated." Experience the competing thoughts flashing through ADDitude reader... more »
• “I Can Do It Myself, Mom!”
  It's a refrain parents hear over-and-over again as tweens start to develop independence in middle... more »

• Depression: Overview and Facts
  Depression is nearly three times more common in people with ADHD, compared to the general... more »
• Depression: Symptoms and Diagnosis
  Symptoms of depression often overlap with those of ADHD, making an accurate diagnosis challenging. Here... more »
• Treatment for Depression: Proven Remedies and Strategies
  Depression treatment works — but only if you pursue it. Despite the fact that the... more »
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Overview and Facts
  Research shows that anywhere from 25 percent of boys with ADHD and 10 percent of... more »
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Symptoms & Diagnosis
  Do you suspect that your child’s outbursts and defiance could be above and beyond the... more »
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Treatment Options
  ODD is a neurological condition that requires the trained professional help of a therapist or... more »
• Sensory Processing Disorder: Overview and Facts
  An estimated 40 to 60 percent of children with ADHD also have trouble processing stimulation... more »
• Sensory Processing Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis
  Does your child hate socks with stitching and shirts with tags? Does perfume make him... more »
• Sensory Processing Disorder: Treatment Options
  Treatment for sensory processing disorder typically includes occupational therapy, introduction of a sensory diet, and... more »
• Executive Function Disorder: Overview and Facts
  EFD is a unique cognitive condition impacting seven core types of self-regulation that impact a... more »
• Executive Function Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis
  What EFD looks like in children and adults who struggle to plan, organize, and execute... more »
• Treatments for Weak Executive Functions
  Therapies, reward systems, and classroom accommodations built to strengthen executive functioning skills in children and... more »
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview and Facts
  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that can be hard to identify and... more »
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis
  Does your child avoid eye contact? Does the vacuum cleaner make him scream and cry?... more »
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: Treatment
  Treatment for autism spectrum disorder typically includes behavioral therapy, educational interventions, and medication that help... more »
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: Alternative Treatment Options
  The mainstay of ASD treatment is behavioral therapy. However, some complementary therapies may help patients... more »