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What Is ADHD?

ADD/ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder is a common behavioral disorder. It is estimated that between three percent and five percent of all children have ADD.

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ADHD in Adults

The concept of ADHD in adults is relatively new; it was previously thought that ADHD was a childhood disorder and disappeared as a child matured.

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Parenting Children with ADHD

If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, you probably have more questions than you do answers. Normal discipline doesn't seem to work.

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ADHD Treatment

The most common treatment for ADHD is a combination of medication and behavioral strategies. Research has shown this to be the most effective way of managing symptoms.

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ADHD in Education

ADHD is not a learning disability, even so, it greatly impacts how a child performs in school.