ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesis
Treating ADHD is a partnership between the health care provider, parents or caregivers, and the child. For therapy to succeed, it is important to:
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Read moreFor some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medication treatment is enough. Either their ADHD is mild, they have their... Read more »
My son's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was diagnosed early - between kindergarten and first grade. His kindergarten... Read more »
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of... Read more »
Maybe you are thinking about going to therapy. So you do a search on the Internet for information and you come across one of the more... Read more »
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons, accounting... 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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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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Several types of medication are used to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary... Read more »
When you, or your child, were first diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, what name did the doctor give it? Did they say ADD? Or maybe... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesisSymptomsThe symptoms of ADHD fall into three groups:Lack of attention (inattentiveness)HyperactivityImpulsive... Read more »