ADHD can pose challenges for children and their families.
Children with ADHD, especially those who also have anxiety or depression disorders, are likely to suffer from low self-esteem.
ADHD can affect childrens relationships with their peers. Children with ADHD can have difficulty with social skills and appropriate behavior, which can lead to bullying (both as victim and perpetrator) and rejection. Impulsivity and aggression can provoke fights and...
Read moreFor some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medication treatment is enough. Either their ADHD is mild, they have their... Read more »
When my oldest son was young, his holiday gifts were always the same. He would get art supplies: paints, markers, pencils, crayons. I... Read more »
I'm reading "Green Eggs and Ham" to my son Lawrence before bed. Actually, he's reading it to me, which is very exciting. He's doing really... Read more »
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA ADDA Vice President We're often judged by our actions, because people assume that they reflect our intentions. As... Read more »
ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is often used to describe ADD without hyperactivity. According to the diagnostic criteria, the correct... 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 »
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Other Disorders Associated with ADHDSeveral disorders may mimic or accompany ADHD. Many of these conditions require other modes of treatment and... Read more »
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A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for... Read more »
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Behavioral ManagementBehavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them,... Read more »
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CausesBrain StructureResearch using advanced imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children... Read more »