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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
School Phobia: What to do when your child is afraid to go to school
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Frequently Asked Questions: ADHD in the Classroom
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ADHD and Guilt: How to Handle Parenting and Boredom
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Managing Hypersensitivities in Adults with ADHD
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AD/HD and Hypersensitivities
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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 »Stages of Alzheimer
...suffering from Alzheimer's. The care-giving spouse is usually elderly and often frail. Children are likely to have grown up and may live far away. Although the... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Risk Factors
In the U.S., the number of diagnosed cases of ADHD in children increased from 1990 to 1996, from nearly 950,000 to over 2.4 million. As of 2004, about 4.5 million children between the... 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 »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 »Images
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