Attention Deficit/
Inattentiveness is when the child is easily distracted and has difficulty focusing or...
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 »
ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This is the official name given by the American Psychiatric Association as... Read more »
For some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medication treatment is enough. Either their ADHD is mild, they have their... Read more »
Brand Name: Dexedrine and Dextrostat Generic Name: dextroamphetamine sulfate Usage: Dexedrine is a sustained-release medication approved for... Read more »
ADHD and childhood behavioral disorders are usually better treated in specialized education settings with behavioral management of the disruptive... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ADHD can pose challenges for children and their families.Emotional ProblemsChildren with ADHD, especially those who also have anxiety or depression... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesisTreatmentTreating ADHD is a partnership between the health care provider, parents or caregivers, and the child. For... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Behavioral ManagementBehavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them,... Read more »