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Dr. Amen's 6 types of ADHD

I haver known about Dr. Amen's 6 types for over 4 years. I really wish that there would be more research on these types, especially the overfocused type, because that is what I am! (For more info on this type, please see Dr. Lynn Weiss' books on ADD.) The overfocused type can be described as being overly concerned with details,... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Amen's Six Types of ADHD

Most of us are familiar with the three types of ADHD that are outlined by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM): ADHD - Inattentive Type ADHD - Hyperactive/Impulsive Type ADHD - Combined Type These are the standard types of ADHD accepted by the general medical community... Read moreChevron
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Caregiver Medication Diary: Risperdal and Celexa

We have been talking a lot about medications here on ADHD Central lately. Part of the reason for this is that so many of you write in with questions about medications and you are wanting to know things such as whether or not certain medications are effective. These are always difficult questions to answer particularly because these types of... Read moreChevron
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SSDI Benefits for Adults with ADHD

The Social Security Administration specifically lists Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as an impairment condition for children but it is not listed under the adult listing of impairments in the SSA Blue Book. This does not mean that adults cannot receive SSDI benefits with a diagnosis of ADHD, but it is probably going to be... Read moreChevron
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How to Deal with Aggressive Behavior (Part One)

Let’s face it. Aggressive behavior is not fun to deal with and especially when you see it in your child. For many parents who have children with ADHD, autism or other related disorders, aggressive behavior may not be so uncommon. But it is something that parents may be reluctant to talk about for fear that they or their child will be... Read moreChevron

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