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A bit like the elephant on the dinner table that families don't
talk about, adult ADHD is something that people often
know is there but don't necessarily talk about.
But at some point they say
ADHD and the College Student
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder can, in a percentage of
children, continue into adulthood. Yet the ADHD diagnosis does
not mean that the child cannot go to college. All throughout his
or her education, the ADHD child has learn strategies fo
What is the Difference between ADHD and ADD
What's the Difference Between ADHD (Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit
Disorder)?
When you look at the last couple of years many different terms
for infants, adolescents and adults with ADHD have been
introduced. T
ADHD And the Morning Routine
Saying my ADHD son doesn't wake up well would be like saying Old Faithful is a pretty big geyser. This child, age 10 and with severe ADHD, wakes up like a rock. Morning has always been a difficult time for us, even before the ADHD diagnosis.
How to deal with a spouse suffering from ADHD
It is believed that people with common interest gel well. But
what about those who suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder)? How do they deal with their spouse who
is normal and vice versa?
There is many a time when a person who
When ADHD is Not Alone
As a primarily childhood disorder, ADHD (Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder) can take its toll on a family and the
child affected by ADHD. However, despite the fact that ADHD is
seen in 3 to 5 percent of all children, it is sometimes not the
ADHD Treatments
If you have a child who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short, there are another of options open for treatment. The most common ADHD treatments usually involve as their biggest part the use of drugs like Ritalin or Dexedrine. These drugs change the balance of receptors in the brain so that the child can concentrate more. In addition the ADHD treatments should involve the use of some counseling. I'm not talking about the type of counseling used for emotional disturbances, although this can be a help as well. I'm actually talking about teaching the kid some study skills and organizational skills.
Fidgety Philip - A Brief History of ADHD
Many people think ADHD is a recent "fad," a new diagnosis. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In 1845, Dr. Heinrich Hoffman, a physician who wrote books on medicine and psychiatry, wrote an illustrated book of children's poetry about c
What Causes ADHD?
There are a lot of complicated and complex studies about what causes ADHD, and a lot of folk lore and popular theories. There are also some basic facts about what does appear to cause ADHD and what doesn't. Environmental factors: It ap
ADHD: Three Tips for Avoiding Medicine Battles
I should start by saying my ADHD son is only ten, and the battle might start in earnest at any point, but so far we have not had major conflicts over taking his ADHD medicine. Twice he's spit it out, both times within about a month at about 8.5 ye
Five Tips for Handling ADHD In Your Family
Having more than one child is a challenge. Okay, having one
child is a challenge, having two or more is a monumental
challenge. When one of those children (or more than one) has
ADHD, the challenge multiplies exponentially. Below are some
tips for h
ADHD Can Be Identified and Treated Early
There are many children around the world suffering from ADHD and the crazy thing is that most parents have no idea what ADHD is or even how to treat it. Most parents that have children dealing with ADHD pass off the symptoms as just bad behavior,
What You Should Consider About ADHD Medications
I know some of my readers are up in arms that I even wrote this article. You think there is no question about ADHD medications. The funny thing is, some of you think there's no question that your child SHOULD take ADHD medication, and some of you
Listol for ADD / ADHD
4-6% of the US population has ADHD, which can interfere with
concentration an memory. In children, it has a noticeable effect
on their school work and grades. Adults with ADHD often have a
hard time concentrating at work or during meetings.
Listol
ADHD Moms of ADHD Kids--Giving Yourself a Break
Do you have ADHD? Are you a mom? Does one or more of your
children have ADHD? I just want to give you a hug and say, "You
poor thing. I know exactly how you feel." I know about the
teachers sending notes home that your ADHD child didn't return a
pap
ADHD Newsflash: "Ignoring Useless Information Aids Memory"
It was one of those "Well, DUH" moments for me. I was researching ADHD and came across the headline, "Ignoring Useless Information Aids Memory." Well, of course it does. But if you have ADHD, especially if you're a child with ADHD, determini
Research Shows... Facts About ADHD
There are a lot of theories about ADHD, and a few of them are actually based in fact. I recently ran across some information from the National Institutes of Mental Health that I found really interesting. First off, brain imaging using MRI (m
Who Can Diagnose ADHD?
A lot of parents have questions about who to consult when they suspect their child might have ADHD. Who can diagnose? Who can treat? What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? Let's start with the last one first. A psyc
An Illness, Not Willfulness -- ADHD In Kids
Your son is running through the house at 92 miles per hour (you've clocked him with a State Patrol radar gun) and won't stop. Yes, he has ADHD, you know this, but you've asked and then told him to stop, and you could really care less about ADHD. Y
Symptoms of ADHD: Hyperactivity / Impulsivity
"Hyperactive" has almost become a buzzword in our culture, but when we talk about ADHD, hyperactivity and impulsivity, we're talking about some very specific behaviors. These include feeling restless, fidgeting, and squirming. ADHD kids (and
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