Last week, a report was released showing that older children (over the age of 12) were being diagnosed with ADHD more frequently than previously. The rate of diagnosis for children under the age of 12 remained the same. For children ages 6 through 11, the rate of diagnosis was around 7 percent. However, for children ages 12 through 17, the rate... Read more
Summer is upon us, school is out, vacations are right around the corner. I wanted to let you know about some great summertime content that we have here on ADHDCentral to help you get through the next few months:
Activities to Keep Children Entertained
Looking for ways to keep your children stimulated, focused and... Read more
We all know that exercise can improve our mood, keep us healthy and improve our brain's functioning. But so many, including myself, don't know where to start and therefore put off this important part of our lives.
This week, I took some time to discover what information HealthCentral has to offer in providing information on... Read more
I received an email from a woman, the mother of a 25 year old son with ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder. The story is about what happens when parents must make hard decisions, decisions they never envisioned having to make as a parent. Although not really her name, I'll call her Mary. She would prefer to remain anonymous... Read more
The three major symptoms of ADHD: hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattention can create many problems in people's lives. They can interfere with relationships, school and work. But there are also many positive characteristics of adult ADD/ADHD.
Hyperactivity is most often described as "feeling as if driven by a... Read more
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