You have ADD: you have trouble at company meetings, you find yourself constantly daydreaming and being snapped back to paying attention when someone says your name. You consistently lose your keys, forget appointments and are one of the most disorganized people in the office. Your co-worker, on the other hand, has ADHD. He is constantly moving, constantly talking and never seems to complete anything, just moves from one project to the next. He always looks busy but he says he never feels...
Read moreBehavioral modification for children often involves the use of charts and stickers and is normally based on a system of rewards and... Read more »
More boys than girls are diagnosed with ADHD. Some studies place this as high as six times as many boys are diagnosed each year. However,... Read more »
August 1 has always been the date that I begin to prepare for the upcoming school year with my children. I begin reviewing with them math... Read more »
While medication is the most common treatment for ADHD, it is a hard decision for parents to make. Giving medication every day is scary... Read more »
Once the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is suggested in a child, many parents scrutinize the 18 DSM-IV criteria and... 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 »
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 »
Medication is an effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD. Commonly prescribed medications include: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Dexedrine and... Read more »
EEG Neurofeedback, also known as biofeedback, has been used for over 25 years. Many parents have reported positive results and there have been some... Read more »
The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided recommendations for primary care physicians to help in diagnosing, evaluating and treating children... Read more »