Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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  • ADHD and Heredity
    ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, watching too much television or eating too much sugar. ADHD is probably in your genes.
  • When Labels Hurt
    Expert Terry Matlen discusses both the importance of labels (such as ADHD) in understanding what may cause us to behave in certain ways and the hurtfulness those same labels can also cause when used in a negative way.
  • Tips for Parents When a Child is Diagnosed with ADHD
    When a child is first diagnosed with ADHD, parents may not know where to turn or what to do. Eileen Bailey shares tips on what parents need to do right after a diagnosis.
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  • 10 Tips for People Newly Diagnosed with ADHD
    Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD can be confusing. Find tips for beginning a plan for treatment.
  • Is ADHD Overdiagnosed?
    Over the years, there has been much debate over whether ADHD is overdiagnosed, but expert Eileen Bailey explores the possibility that it is actually underdiagnosed. 
  • Knowledge is Power for Adults with ADHD
    Knowledge about ADHD can motivate and inspire adults to not only learn about themselves but to learn how to cope and succeed with ADHD. Dr. Janet Kramer provides different options on finding information about ADHD. 
  • Why is ADHD a Syndrome?
    Dr. Ballas discusses why ADHD is considered to be a syndrome rather than a disease.
  • Who Can Diagnose and Treat ADHD?
    There are a number of different types of medical professionals that can diagnose and treat ADHD. Find which medical professional would be best for your situation.
  • The Effects of Continuously Changing Diagnostic Criteria
    The past 100 years have seen many changes in how ADHD is diagnosed and managed. Dr. Ballas sorts throught this history and explains what this means to patients today.
  • So You Think Your Child Has ADHD
    Steps for parents to take if they believe their child may have ADHD. Where to start and what needs to be done to work with schools and teachers.
  • Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication
    Medication is an effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD. When deciding if medication is right for you, it is important to take a number of factors into consideration and be prepared with a list of questions to ask your doctor.
  • Diagnosing ADHD in Children
    Unlike strep throat or the flu, ADHD cannot be clearly diagnosed with a blood test or other simple test.  The process of diagnosing ADHD is more complicated and requires the cooperation of parents, teachers and other caregivers.  Learn about the complete diagnostic process here.
  • The First 48 Hours With ADHD
    A diagnosis of ADHD is confusing for the patient, but it is also confusing for family members.  Where did the ADHD come from?  How did this happen? Taking the time to understand ADHD not only helps the patient, it helps the entire family to move forward, find solutions and work together to create a better life for everyone.
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