If you are wondering if you, or your child have ADHD, there are a number of online screening tests available. It is important to note, however, that these screening tests should not be used for diagnostic purposes. They are helpful in deciding if you should see your doctor. In addition, they may provide a starting point for beginning a conversation with your medical provider about symptoms that you are experiencing or have experienced in the past.
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Yesterday, I posted information on Is ADHD Medication Addictive? One of the points discussed in that article was college students making up... Read more »
October 16 through October 22 has been designated as ADHD Awareness week. It is a time, not only to spread the word and help other's better... Read more »
As a card-carrying computer geek, I've been playing what are known as computer role-playing games (CRPGs) for close to twenty years. I'll... Read more »
Sometimes parents are confused by the way that pediatric psychiatrists interview their children for the first time. It can be puzzling to... Read more »
I want to share these links with you that I discovered–to some fun online brain-teasers (tests and games) that help to strengthen brain... Read more »
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Or, in more scientific terms, we can say that since ADHD is highly genetic: there’s a pretty good... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with an undetected heart condition may be at risk of sudden cardiac death if they take stimulant medications. Now, new... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diagnosing ADHD in ChildrenThere is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A doctor will make a diagnosis based on a physical exam, history of behavior,... Read more »
Doctors, therapists, and coaches who specialize in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are planning an online conference from Sept. 22-24.... 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 »
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