New York, November 16, 2004 Shire and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio today announced the top 10 toys for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with selection criteria designed to help guide parents this season as they shop for toys for a child with ADHD. All the toy selections as well as the criteria used are posted on ADHDSupportCompany.com.

The Top 10 list of toys has been developed based on the specific needs of children with ADHD, including the need to better focus attention, to gain self-confidence and to learn to socialize and interact appropriately with other children. The selection criteria used to choose these toys may provide useful guidelines for parents to consider when shopping for toys that their child with ADHD can enjoy. Together, the toy list and criteria may help parents interact with their child and also assist them to direct the child's energy in a more productive way.

"There is no doubt that children with ADHD have special play needs. Choosing the right toys for them to play with in order to help their growth and development can be a challenge," said Stephanie Oppenheim, child development expert and co-founder of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. "The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio list provides a selection of toys that have been carefully reviewed to specifically meet the needs of children with ADHD."

This holiday season, Shire is pleased to provide an opportunity for any parent who has a child with ADHD to enter to win one of the toys featured on the Top 10 toy list. To register for the give-away, simply visit www.toys.adhdsupportcompany.com and fill out the entry form before the December 15, 2004 draw date.

The 10 toys that the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio has selected as the best toys for children with ADHD are:

• Gertie (R) Balls from Small World Toys (Appropriate for preschool, early school years)

• Cranium Hullabaloo T
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Contact: Michelle McLeod
michelle.mcleod@porternovelli.com
212-601-8295
Porter Novelli
16-Nov-2004


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