Several disorders may mimic or accompany ADHD. Many of these conditions require other modes of treatment and should be diagnosed separately, even if they accompany ADHD.
About 14% of children diagnosed with ADHD also have oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD). The most common symptom for this disorder is a pattern of negative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that lasts more than 6 months. In addition to...
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ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is often used to describe ADD without hyperactivity. According to the diagnostic criteria, the correct... Read more »
My son's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was diagnosed early - between kindergarten and first grade. His kindergarten... Read more »
ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This is the official name given by the American Psychiatric Association as... Read more »
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ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of... Read more »
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ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesisTreatmentTreating ADHD is a partnership between the health care provider, parents or caregivers, and the child. For... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »
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Several types of medication are used to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary... Read more »
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ADHD can pose challenges for children and their families.Emotional ProblemsChildren with ADHD, especially those who also have anxiety or depression... Read more »