What: Parents of children with ADD/ADHD often suffer from as much back-to-school angst as their kids. The characteristic symptoms of lost assignments, inattentiveness and hyperactivity in class often set the stage for academic struggle throughout the school year. Wayne State University Provost and pediatric psychologist Ronald T. Brown is available to discuss tips aimed at helping parents of children with ADD/ADHD to overcome these challenges and achieve long-term academic success.

Who: Wayne State Provost and Senior Vice President and psychology professor Ronald T. Brown.

Who to call: To set up an interview with Brown please contact Francine Wunder at 313-577-8155 or Jessica Archer at 313-577-4562

MORE INFO: Brown can also comment on childhood medications, pediatric psychopharmacology and neurological diseases, learning disabilities and emotional problems in children.

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