Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than not, this information references a young boy, bouncing off walls and unable to contain his energy. There are, however, three distinct types of ADHD, according to the DSM-IV (Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV): Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type and Combined Type. ADD, or ADD without hyperactivity is less...
Read moreSo here's a snapshot of me doing chores on a Saturday morning. I'm working at my computer in the living room and remember that I wanted to... Read more »
It's wintertime. Days are shorter and for many of us, the days are cold and the nights are even colder. The sun warms us only slightly and... Read more »
Behavioral modification for children often involves the use of charts and stickers and is normally based on a system of rewards and... Read more »
The Social Security Administration specifically lists Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as an impairment condition for children but... Read more »
Last week we talked about one of the major symptoms of adult ADHD - being forgetful. This week we'll discuss another doozy - losing things.... Read more »
For some adults with ADD/ADHD, the holiday season is a wonderful time. They thrive in the excitement and rush of holiday shopping, parties and events... Read more »
High school graduation can signify many things: an entry into the adult world, the end of childhood, the beginning of working full time or maybe... Read more »
Inattention is one of the major symptoms of ADHD, although it is still greatly misunderstood. Some experts believe that it is “over” attention,... Read more »
When you, or your child, were first diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, what name did the doctor give it? Did they say ADD? Or maybe... Read more »
ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present. Diagnosis is determined... Read more »