When children or adults with ADHD are diagnosed, one of the first questions that come to mind is: "Where did this come from?" or "Did I do something wrong?" Although the exact cause of ADHD is not understood, it is generally accepted that ADHD is mostly genetic, that is, it runs in your, or your partner's, family. While there have been some studies showing possible links to substances, some researchers believe that those who are genetically prone to ADHD are those that would develop ADHD...
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It's ADHD Awareness Week! Celebrities speak out about their ADHD
By Merely Me, Health Expert
In case you were not aware, ADHD Awareness Week (September 14-20) is happening right now as we speak. One purpose of such a promotional... Read more »
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Is It ADHD or Something Else? Problems in Diagnosing ADHD
By Merely Me, Health Expert
We have been exploring the theme of ADHD diagnosis this month on ADHD Central. We began with a heated discussion of Why Some People Do... Read more »
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10 ADHD Myths
By Terry Matlen, ACSW, Health Expert
In my 15 years working to support, educate and counsel those touched by ADHD, we in the field have made some ground in de-bunking ADHD... Read more »
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Question of the Week: What Do You Say to Someone Who Doesn't Believe...
By Eileen Bailey, Health Expert
Last week, my question was: Do you know someone that is in denial about their ADHD or refuses treatment? We received a number of responses... Read more »
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Evaluating Children for ADHD: What to Expect
By Dr. Ballas, Health Expert
Sometimes parents are confused by the way that pediatric psychiatrists interview their children for the first time. It can be puzzling to... Read more »
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ADHD and Learning Disabilities
ADHD and Learning Disabilities ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child’s ability to... Read more »
Kids with ADHD have higher risk of alcoholism
Two new studies have shown that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have serious drinking problems than... Read more »
High IQ is no help for those with ADHD, study finds
Even the most intelligent ADHD patients are affected by their disease, a new study suggests. Yale researchers studied 157 people who had IQs above... Read more »
Sleep disorders in kids may be misdiagnosed as ADHD
Recent studies suggest that some children who have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may in fact have a sleep... Read more »
Q&A: Is it bipolar disorder or ADHD?
A reader asks experts at Health and Age about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder. The reader's son has been... Read more »
10 Myths About ADHD
The Myths Persist According to Certified Social Worker Terry Matlen, common myths about ADHD persist despite clear evidence against them. In this slideshow, Matlen addresses the 10 most common factual errors that people mistakenly believe. ADHD...
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