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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Other Disorders Associated With Adhd

Other Disorders Associated with ADHD

Several disorders may mimic or accompany attention-deficit disorder. ADHD exists alone in only about one-third of children. Many professionals object to the use of the single term attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to encompass such a wide spectrum of behaviors, which they believe should be categorized into subgroups. Many of these problems require other modes of treatment and should be diagnosed separately, even if they accompany ADHD.

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ADHD Treatment: Sleep Better With Stimulants

By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

For people who are taking stimulants to treat ADHD, insomnia is a real concern. The medications... Read more »

How effective Is Omega 3 in Treating ADHD?

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Research has shown the most effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD is a combination of... Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions: Family Members with ADHD

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...unhealthy. If they are not interested in any type of treatment, encourage them to at... Read more »

ADHD: Lose Three Weeks of Work?

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

A Really Big Story yesterday on ADHD: A BMJ study finds adults with ADHD lose three weeks of work... Read more »

The Many Faces of ADHD: Dr. Ned Hallowell

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...to unwrap rather than as a disability. With this type of help, success can follow. Read more »

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Cerebellar Training: ADHD Alternative Treatments

...Furthermore, one of the authors of the study was paid by the DORE program to complete the study. This type of treatment is listed as controversial by CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD). On... Read more »

ADHD: Traditional vs. Alternative Treatment

...support claims of effectiveness. There is also no cure for ADHD. Proponents and manufacturers of these types of therapy often discuss how alternative treatments are “natural.” Natural,... Read more »

EEG Neurofeedback: ADHD Alternative Treatments

...showing encouraging results. The theory behind EEG Neurotherapy is that the brain emits different types of brainwaves, depending on the activity and level of activity. When receiving... Read more »

What is Multimodal Treatment and Why is it Important?

...and psychological treatment. According to a major research study conducted by NIMH, children on any type of treatment program, whether medication or behavior therapies, improved over the 14 month... Read more »

The Role of Medication in ADHD Treatment

...plan should be specific to the individual. Each person may need different aspects of the different types of treatment available: MedicationIndividual counselingSupport group... Read more »

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