Janet P. Kramer, MD. ADDA Board of Directors
Until I came on the Board of ADDA*, I never realized that so many of my friends and colleagues were struggling with ADHD-and these are some of my most gifted friends. I then explored why this was the case. The following is only a partial answer to Why There Are So Many With ADHD.
ADHD may confer survival benefits.
Folks with ADHD in the past centuries, because of the ability to "think on their feet," acted on quick decisions and therefore...
As I've written in earlier entries, symptoms of ADHD are shared by several psychiatric disorders, and parents are sometimes worried that... Read more »
One of the questions I wonder about as a parent is whether or not symptoms of ADHD ever just go away as a child matures. In other words, is... Read more »
We have been getting more member questions lately about whether or not thyroid problems could cause symptoms of ADHD or if there is any... Read more »
Some parents have concerns about using stimulant medications to treat ADHD in young children. Parents sometimes feel these medications have... Read more »
There are a number of common comorbid, or coexisting conditions with ADHD. Anxiety is one of them. According to the Anxiety Disorders... 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 »
The rate of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is rising faster among children ages 12 through 17 than it is in younger ones, according to the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Signs and SymptomsSigns and symptoms of ADHD include: Hyperactivity: Always moving Talks incessantly Dashes around Cannot sit still ... 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 »
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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