So, I was finally fed up with not being able to find anything on my desk. I keep throwing things on it that never leave, and since I have a... Read more »
Children do not suddenly develop ADHD when they enter school, even though that is the time ADHD is most often diagnosed. One of the... Read more »
For years, people have speculated about famous people in history, whether they had ADHD or other mental illnesses. For example, lists on... Read more »
Once the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is suggested in a child, many parents scrutinize the 18 DSM-IV criteria and... Read more »
During childhood and adolescence, more boys are diagnosed with ADHD than girls. Dr. Patricia Quinn, in an article that appeared in the NY... Read more »
Albert Einstein struggled with schoolwork; Thomas Edison had a hard time concentrating during school and was home schooled by his mother. Although... Read more »
When you think your child may have strep throat or the flu, you take them to the doctor. After completing some laboratory tests, the doctor will... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diagnosing ADHD in ChildrenThere is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A doctor will make a diagnosis based on a physical exam, history of behavior,... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »