Attention Deficit/
Inattentiveness is when the child is easily distracted and has difficulty focusing or...
For some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medication treatment is enough. Either their ADHD is mild, they have their... Read more »
ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is often used to describe ADD without hyperactivity. According to the diagnostic criteria, the correct... Read more »
My son's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was diagnosed early - between kindergarten and first grade. His kindergarten... Read more »
ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This is the official name given by the American Psychiatric Association as... Read more »
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 »
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CausesBrain StructureResearch using advanced imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children... Read more »
The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do... Read more »
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Other TreatmentsDietary ApproachesA number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Several types of medication are used to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »