Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following symptoms:
ADHD is classified into three subtypes:
Research has shown the most effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD is a combination of behavioral therapies and medication. ... Read more »
ADHD medications are stimulants and although they calm individuals with ADHD, one of the side effects is trouble sleeping. But ADHD itself... Read more »
An article about the effectiveness and side effects of ADHD medication is circulating in the media. A piece by Shankar Vedantam appeared on... Read more »
For over 100 years, the symptoms that constitute ADHD have been continuously refined by the scientific community. Many researchers note... Read more »
Questions are being raised about not only the long term effectiveness of ADHD medications but on the integrity of researchers in providing... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be... Read more »
The most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD include stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine. The... Read more »
prescribed for ADHD can have side effects. Although many people will experience at least some degree of side effects, normally they will disappear... Read more »
Researchers in New York say that ADHD medications such as Ritalin and Adderall may have a placebo effect, but not on children--on caregivers. A... Read more »