Children do not suddenly develop ADHD when they enter school, even though that is the time ADHD is most often diagnosed. One of the concerns with diagnosing ADHD in preschoolers is the symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impusiveness are also characteristics of preschool children. But children with ADHD frequently carry these behaviors to the... Read more
Many parents, and adults, taking medication for ADHD wonder what to do when after months of treatment; things just don't seem to be getting better.
An article, "Help! My Pediatrician's Not Listening to Me" on CNN.com, outlines how parents can work with their doctor to find out why the treatment isn't working. One of... Read more
Dr. Ned Hallowell is the founder of The Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health, located in Sudbury, MA. He has written numerous books relating to ADHD, including co-authoring with Dr. John Ratey: Driven to Distraction, Answers to Distractions and Delivered from Distraction.
Dr. Hallowell is an expert on ADHD,... Read more
Each person with ADHD may have different symptoms. One may have extreme inattention and struggle with the ability to pay attention during conversations or during a teacher's lesson. Another may see impulsiveness as the major obstacle in their life.
Since there is no test to determine if ADHD is present, it stands to follow there is no... Read more
When seeking a diagnosis of ADHD, many time people don't know where to start or what to expect of the process. It would be easy if there were a blood test that could pinpoint ADHD or other mental disorders, but there isn't. Instead, there are a series of assessments medical professionals use to determine if ADHD is present. Many... Read more
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