Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following symptoms:
ADHD is classified into three subtypes:
There is a great deal written about Adult ADHD: how to organize your home, your workplace, how to be better at time management or to better... Read more »
During the high school years, teens live in a structured environment. High school provides a place to go each day; teachers and parents... Read more »
As Halloween approaches and we get ready to have our children come home with bags of candy, gobbling up sugar, the question invariably... Read more »
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... Read more »
We know that AD/HD is an abnormality of how the brain functions, and we know that there is frequently a genetic element. We also know that... Read more »
A small New Zealand study suggests that multivitamins containing amino acids and micronutrients may ease some adult ADHD symptoms. The eight-week... Read more »
Nutritional and herbal supplements as a treatment for ADHD are based on the theory that there is something lacking in your diet that is causing the... Read more »
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »