Jonah Kruger

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May 25, 2020, 11:20 PM

5 things a parent should know before starting their child on ADHD medications

The decision to start a child on an ADHD medication is never an easy one for a parent. Evidence that ADHD medications are safe and significantly improve the long term outlook are certainly reassuring that the decision is in...

Aug 3, 2016, 11:59 AM

Back-to-school checklist for the ADHD student

The summer months are in full swing and provide kids with a much needed break from the demands of the school year. “Back to school” preparations, however, are just a few weeks away. For children with ADHD, these preparations...

Jul 13, 2016, 5:49 PM

ADHD medications: Caution! Zombies ahead

On a recent flight abroad, the pilot came over the PA system for the usual greetings and flight information. He mentioned that there would be some expected turbulence but reassured us that it was routine and not of any...

Jun 1, 2016, 3:32 PM

Adult ADHD: Better Late Than Never

Children arrive for their first day of school at the Paula Ben Gurion school in Jerusalem on September 1, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90)

Studies have shown that up to 80% of those diagnosed for ADHD in childhood will continue to suffer from symptoms into adulthood. Those symptoms can be quite debilitating and a proper diagnosis and treatment can be literally life saving

Dec 24, 2015, 11:06 AM

Common Sleep Problems in ADHD

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.” So goes the old Irish proverb, and it has more than a grain of truth to it. Sleep is perhaps one the most important...

May 7, 2015, 12:08 PM

Why Video Games Hold the Key to Parenting Your ADHD Child

My son loves my iPad, and at the tender age of 8, he seems to be a pro at using it. Icons of games he downloads clutter the virtual landscape, and all too often my sliding fingers encounter unwelcome...

Apr 19, 2015, 1:00 PM

Innocent Until Proven Guilty; An Approach to ADHD

A New York Times article published in December 2013 entitled, “The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder” by Alan Schwarz made waves that rocked the boat many therapists treating ADHD had been sitting comfortably in. The article captured the growing...

Apr 12, 2015, 1:11 PM

Diagnosis of ADHD in Israel, A Guide to the Perplexed

Any new immigrant in Israel knows that life here can take some getting used to. The “next” person in line is usually the one standing beside you, stopping at a cross walk is optional for drivers, and you shouldn’t...

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About Me

Jonah Kruger is a doctor who lives and works in Jerusalem. He studied medicine at McMaster University in Canada and completed his specialty training in pediatrics at Hadassah Medical Center, Mount Scopus. He treats children and adults privately for ADHD at Jerusalem's Wolfson clinic. He can be contacted at drjonahkruger@gmail.com