Etiology Of Adhd
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Brain Structures. Research using advanced imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children with ADHD compared to children who do not have ADHD. The areas showing change include:
- The prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is located in the front of the brain. It is thought to be the brain's command center. It regulates the brains ability to block certain responses. Numerous imaging studies have indicated that the prefrontal cortex of the ...
Expert & Community Posts
ADHD and Heredity
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...discovered, quite serendipitously, that I had adult ADHD. Before then, I had no idea why I was... Read more »
Myth: Poor Parenting Causes ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertBehaviors that are common in children with ADHD can seem like misbehaviors caused by parenting.... Read more »
ADHD and Sleep Disorders
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertIt has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD?... Read more »
Digging Deeper Into Anger
By John McManamy , Health Expert...other.This has made my job a lot more difficult, because if we're looking at characteristics... Read more »
10 ADHD Myths
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...to support, educate and counsel those touched by ADHD, we in the field have made some ground in... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD: The Basics
...IntroductionAccording to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a legitimate psychologic condition.ADHD is a syndrome generally... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complications
...disorder have accompanying disorders, including anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. Children with ADHD who experience anxiety or depression are also more likely to suffer from low... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
Other Disorders Associated with ADHDSeveral disorders may mimic or accompany attention-deficit disorder. ADHD exists alone in only about one-third of children. Many professionals object to the use of... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
...(Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
Several medications are available to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary drugs used to treat ADHD. Although these drugs... Read more »Images
Medications
...disorder (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-ADHD) in children older than 6 years. It is... Read more »
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Related News
ADHD Children at Risk for Alcohol Problems
May 18, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may face problems with alcohol as they get older. Two new studies... Read summary »
ADHD Damages Workplace Efficiency
June 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do 22 days less work per year than those without the disorder. As... Read summary »
Heart Tests for Kids With ADHD
April 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with an undetected heart condition may be at risk of sudden cardiac death if they take stimulant medications. Now, new... Read summary »
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Leads to Behavioral Problems
August 03, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have significantly weakened social cognition and emotion-processing... Read summary »
Video Games for ADHD
May 05, 2008SAN JOSE, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- As much as 6 percent of the American population has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a... Read summary »
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