Articles in Home | Disorder | Attention Deficit Disorder Title|Newest|Oldest "What's Not ADHD?"  By : Adam Cox Let’s look at five behavioral issues which are not ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). While these difficulties may be found along with ADHD, it doesn’t mean that they are symptoms of ADHD. The five problems we’ll discuss are Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behavior, Learning Disabilities, and Sensory Integration Disorder. Please believe me – I don’t want to make your life more complicated! Yet if we wish to approach treatment and outcomes with a degree of scien... 10 Benefits of Having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  By : Jennifer Koretsky There is a common misconception in the world that having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a bad thing. Here are 10 reasons this is not so true. ADD & Medication  By : Use of medication for ADD has always been a controversial debate. However, Experts feel that medical treatment benefits patient. Here, one needs to be very particular about the dosage and timing. Ritalin is the most widely used medication for ADHD. There are many other types of useful medications available for curing this disorder. People who do not respond to a particular medication doctors prescribe another medication or combination that will help control symptoms. Secon... ADD - How Much Happier Do You Want Your Child To Be?  By : Garry Macdonald This article describes the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children and the different symptoms demonstrated by girls and boys. The emphasis is on identifying the disorder to facilitate treatment. ADD Symptoms  By : Attention deficit disorder is a condition that’s characterized by behavioral & learning disorders. This disease is generally diagnosed in children & mostly affects boys than the girls. This disease tends to linger on in adulthood in some cases. Hyperactivity, distractibility & impulsivity are some of the most common characteristics found in children with ADD. This makes children difficult to perform a task assigned to them or concentrated on some of the important aspects o... ADD/ADHD: Differences, Not Deficits  By : Dr Kenny Handelman This article covers the fact that people with ADD and ADHD have differences in their attention, and not deficits. This is an important distinction which helps with the understanding that there are gifts in ADD/ADHD. ADHD and School Success - Yes, it is Possible!  By : Jeannine Athens To help ease the strains of ADHD and the school setting, try these back-to-school tips for success this school year. ADHD Diet: Treating ADHD Naturally  By : Alvin Toh If you are looking for an alternative treatment to ADHD, you may want to consider making dietary changes. Dietary changes have been effective in controlling the symptoms of ADHD in some children and adult. Essentially, an adhd diet is about.. ADHD Medication Treatments  By : Alvin Toh Stimulants are the first line of ADHD drug treatment. They work by stimulating and increasing brain activity in specific areas for focus, attention, and impulse control. Although stimulants help ADHD sufferers to have better self control and focus on completing tasks, they do not improve academic achievement and social skills. ADHD medications alleviate symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. ADHD Non-Drug Treatments  By : Alvin Toh Although medications are commonly used to treat ADHD, there are a range of non-drug treatments that can manage the symptoms. Some of these treatments are used in conjunction with medications. Where it’s not necessary to take medications, non-drug treatments are recommended. ADHD Support Groups: Why Joining One Can Help You  By : Alvin Toh Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can have a significant impact on your quality of life when you don’t get the proper care and support. Whether you have ADHD or whether a family member or friend has been diagnosed with it, joining an ADHD support group can help you deal better with the disorder. ADHD Treatment: Adderall Side Effects  By : Alvin Toh Adderall is an amphetamine that stimulates the central nervous system. It has been approved by the FDA since 1996 for treating ADHD in adults and in children over the age of 6 years old. Adderall tends to have longer lasting results and its side effects are actually not as harsh as the side effects of Ritalin, another drug medication for ADHD. ADHD Treatment: Medication For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  By : Ashish Jain ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The disorder shows certain symptoms such as hyperactivity, absentmindedness, impulsiveness and destructibility in the patient. One important aspect about treatment for ADHD is you need to be constantly in touch with your doctor for taking the appropriate medicine at the right time. Remember the doctor is dealing with the most important part of human system, i.e. your brain. Any negligence on your part in reporting the actua... ADHD Treatment: Ritalin Side Effects  By : Alvin Toh Ritalin is a drug commonly prescribed many doctors to treat patients with ADHD symptoms. However, Ritalin has also been used illegally for many years and it has been proven to be addictive and harmful to some extent. ADHD: A Quick Overview  By : Ashish Jain ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a condition that generally affects children in their preschool or early school years. More than 2 million children in America are affected by this behavioral disorder. Children showing symptoms of ADHD exhibit impulsiveness, inattention and hyperactivity. Thus these children find it difficult to control their behavior or actions. Let’s have a quick overview on ADHD. There are three subcategories or types of this di... ADHD: Causes and Treatments  By : Richard Hellyer Useful information and resources about the causes and treatments of ADHD. Adult Add: Delegating, A Quick Way To Gain Free Time  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank Delegating work to other people requires some finesse, if you want to do it right and still allow it to be fun, especially if you have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). And there are a lot of things you can do that just don’t quite work right when you’re trying to work with delegation and have ADD, too. Probably, the number one objection from ADD people is, “I can’t afford it. I don’t have that much cash flow coming in. When I make more money, then I’ll learn how to delega... Adult ADD: Flex Time And How To Manage It  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank When do you want to see clients? When do you want to return phone calls? What do you want to do in your business that’s not so structured and when? Setting up your "time zones" is very important for someone with ADD. But when thinking of this kind of time that we call "flex" time, remember that it's one of the three types of time--focus time and free time being the others. Choose a specific period of time for flex time, just as you would with focus time and free time... Adult ADD: Memory Blues?  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank If you have adult ADD, your memory may tend to be faulty. Your brain may tend to be real creative, and so sometimes you'll be so lost in your own thoughts and have no memory of things that happen to you. No memory of things that people said, no memory of things that people did, no memory of places that you've even gone to visit when people are referencing it, until they mention just the right thing. Does this embarrass you? Don't let it! Realize the problem. You may be bus... Adult ADD: More Delegation Tips  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank Why don’t we talk a little bit about the delegation process, especially if people are just starting with delegation? You either have no experience or maybe you have some experience, but you haven’t had either good or effective experience with delegation. Part of the problem may have to do with your ADD. It's sometimes hard for ADD people to let go because they like to be in control. That's okay, but you can really get so much more accomplished when you delegate things y... Adult ADD: One Quick Way To For People With ADD To Control Time And Avoid Distractions  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank People with ADD are prone to distractions, even more so than people without ADD, though everyone has them. If you work at home, mundane distractions can be frustrating and very hard to ignore. But here's something that you can do, and you can start in the next 10 minutes: Focus on two doors, if you work at home--your front door and your office door. I mean that literally, like a door with hinges. First is your front door. Train your friends not to stop by and not to ... Adult ADD: Secrets For A Carefree Mind  By : Tellman H. Knudson Do you suffer from ADD? Does this sound like you? You can’t remember where you’re going because the time and place are on a sticky note, or you put the information on a note card, and then lost it. It’s on paper, but you can't find the paper! You definitely need to plug into things that work for you based on how your brain works when you have ADD. Don't be a sticky note person. If you have ADD, you probably have issues with cluttering things up. Try making things rea... Adult ADD: Speak New Languages  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank Did you know that people with ADD actually have an evolved brain that’s the next step in where our entire race as human beings is going? That's one theory about ADD. But it makes sense. With everything going on in the world--the technology, medicine, business... everything--doesn't it make perfect sense that people are going to need quicker minds? Never use ADD as an excuse for why your life stinks. Don’t even infer it. Whether or not ADD is an affliction is beside the poi... Adult ADD: The Foolproof Airport System  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank Do you need a “Remember Where You Parked Your Car at the Airport” system? Do you like to think you're fairly smart, until you can’t find your car? Well, people with ADD are usually very intelligent, but keeping things together at stressful times, can just skyrocket your stress level. The key to systems, in general, is that you ask your ADD brain three different questions. First, “What’s the problem?” In the case of "I can’t find my car at the airport," the problem is... Adult Add: The Outer Limits  By : Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank We have definite ideas about ADD and the place for people in the world who have it. We think they're lucky! They're generally intelligent, creative, and dynamic. But ADD does present certain limitations. Our thoughts on that go like this: People with ADD think so fast and move so fast that a lot of people can’t understand us. We’re a minority of the population. The majority of the population has such a step-by-step, linear-thinking approach, and what is exciting to a p... Adult ADHD and Fear: Why We Procrastinate  By : Tellman Knudson & Stephanie Frank If you have Adult ADHD symptoms, chances are you procrastinate when you need to choose one thing and get started on it. Why is this? Find out why people with Adult ADHD fear getting started, and how to beat this ADHD symptom once and for all... Adults with ADD: How Did You Sleep Last Night?  By : Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often underestimate the importance of sleep. In actuality, getting proper sleep each night is essential to managing adult ADD. Alternative Approaches For Attention Deficit And Hyperactivity Disorders  By : Approximately two million American children are affected with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is about one child per classroom, with boys being 3-5 times more likely to have ADHD. Symptoms of this disorder begin before the age of seven and often continue into adulthood. ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence, and the precise cause of it is unknown, but it is known that it evolves from an interaction between genetic, biological, and environmental fac... Are ADD Drugs Addictive?  By : Jason Rickard It is one of the biggest issues in the world of science today. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among children, although it also occurs in adults. It leads to symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Although in reality there is no real cure for this disorder, many doctors give prescriptions to drugs such as, Ritalin, Metadate, Focalin, or Methylin, which are all stimulants... Are you falling prey to this common myth about Attention deficit disorder?  By : Sadiyya Patel ADD is one disorder that is shrouded in controversy and mystery. The medical establishment is divided about what causes ADD as well as how to treat it. This article will dispel a common myth that even professionals fall prey to when diagnosing an ADD child. Attention Deficit Disorder Test  By : Michelle Bery In the world of childhood diagnoses, not many disorders have gotten as much wide spread attention as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Suddenly, the symptoms that parents were witnessing in their children had a name and these children could be tested against a medically defined checklist. The Attention Deficit Disorder Test is ordinarily performed by a medical professional in a clinical setting. However, many parents, when assessing the need for such a test, may decide to ... Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, has a simple cause: poor nutrition and food additive  By : Mike Adams Poor nutrition and eating habits are slowly being linked to ADHD and other behavioral problems in children. Change kids' diets and you'll slow the rates of these disorders, says health advocate Mike Adams. Combating Attention Deficit Disorder In Teens  By : Michelle Bery Attention Deficit Disorder – a condition that is manifested in inattentiveness, hyperactivity, or a combination of both – is most often identified in young children. Treatment begins and tools are put in place to help the child learn coping strategies to deal with everyday situations. But with Attention Deficit Disorder in teens there are a whole new set of challenges to hurdle. At an age where fitting in with the crowd is of paramount concern, any differences in behavior ... Combating Attention Deficit Disorder With Medication  By : Michelle Bery For those who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder – or have a child who has been diagnosed – there is an element of relief attached to the diagnosis. Finally, their struggles are validated and defined. And now that there’s a name for all the symptoms, there comes the opportunity to treat the symptoms as well. For many who are in this situation, Attention Deficit Disorder drugs are the answer for which they’ve been searching. Most often – and most successful... Common Myths About ADD  By : Sarah K. Jenkins · Attention Deficit Disorder does not actually exist; it is an excuse to allow children to behave poorly and avoid discipline. Great strides are being taken to fully understand ADD and its causes. However, there is no question it is a real disorder that is exhibited by inattention, impulsiveness, distractibility, and sometimes hyperactivity. · All children have poor attention spans and are hyperactive; therefore children diagnosed with ADD are just like any other child.... Common Signs And Symptoms Of ADHD  By : Sue Perkins There are three major categories of ADHD, established through years of research and study: the inattentive type, the hyperactive-impulsive type and the combined type. Each classification has its own signs and symptoms, and to be considered as having an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, a person should show at least six of the signs. The signs and symptoms vary from one person to another, but the general indications of ADHD are: difficulty paying attention, difficul... Diagnosing ADD  By : Jason Rickard Today’s fast paced society has lead to many diseases that did not exist in the past. One such illness is the psychiatric illness - ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). People suffering from ADD exhibit hyperactivity, mood swings, lack of impulse control, inattention, and forgetfulness and this illness usually starts in childhood and may continue to adulthood. It is rather difficult to distinguish between a child acting child like, and one who is suffering from ADD. Though the... Diet For Individuals With Add  By : Jason Rickard In all disease and disorders, your diet plays an important role. The food you eat can do two things – it can either aggravate or improve your present medical condition. Attention Deficit Disorder, also referred to as ADD, is a common disorder in kids. ADD is characterized with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. ADD is greatly associated with the brain’s dysfunction. Food is the ‘fuel’ of your brain so it is only but right to feed it right. People who suffer from... Dietary Treatments For ADHD  By : Alvin Toh Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological disorder that affects an estimated 10% of all school age children. Ritalin and Adderall are stimulants commonly prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD symptoms. The side effects of these drugs include decreased appetite, insomnia, increased anxiety, irritability, mild stomach aches or headaches. As a result, many sufferers seek alternative treatments over drug medications for ADHD. Digging Deeper Into The Causes Of ADD  By : Jason Rickard We all know that ADD or attention deficit disorder is a common disease amongst little children and it can affect adults too. However, in order to treat this disease we have to first understand it better. We have got to dig deeper into the minds of an ADD patient, and find out what makes them so. First things first, recent observations have shed light into the theory making it now fact that more than 70% of children who suffer from ADD have one or both parents who have had ... Do Not Panic If Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With ADHD  By : Midge Wynne If you are a parent whose child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, do not get unnecessary tensed. You will be amazed to know that some of the greatest men in history had similar disorder in their childhood. Can you imagine, the immensely talented and remarkably successful in their respective fields, Beethoven, Agatha Cristie and Walt Disney were believed to run the symptoms of ADHD? Some of the greatest scientists of all times like Einstein, Tho... Does you chiLd have ADD...The 4 tell-tale symptoms that you have to know about.  By : Sadiyya Patel This is the first in a series of articles that will discuss the core symptoms of all types of ADD/ADHD. If you've ever wondered if you or a loved one has ADD/ADHD this is one series of articles you won't want to miss. Effects of Nutritional Supplements in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  By : Mary F. Zesiewicz, MD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is diagnosed in approximately 7% school age children. Stimulants are commonly prescribed for this condition. This study examines the role of glyconutritional supplements in children with ADHD with promising results. Clearly, more and larger studies are needed. Falling Asleep: An ADD Nightmare  By : Jennifer Koretsky People with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder tend to have trouble falling asleep. Here are some tips and strategies for falling asleep easier at night. Fat for Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment  By : Lac tran Hyperactivity - is it normal behavior or ADHD? A little over-exuberance is expected in growing children, but what about when a tendency towards impulsiveness is carried on into adulthood? Luckily, research into attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder treatment has recently yielded results. Fish Oil And ADHD  By : Alvin Toh While some adults have ADHD it is primarily diagnosed in children. Standard methods of treatment typically include drug medications that can have side effects. New research has found that fish oil can help minimize or alleviate the symptoms of ADHD. This adds to the hope that ADHD can be successfully treated with diet and supplements. Getting Your Child Evaluated For ADHD  By : Sue Perkins Parents usually see signs of ADHD in their children long before they start school. Children have different rates in their level of maturity and they have very different personalities, attitudes, and energy rates, so it's helpful to get an expert's outlook of whether the behavior is appropriate for the child's age. Parents can ask their specialists to evaluate whether the child has an ADHD or is just being immature, childish or unusually energetic. If ADHD seems like a poss... Help For Children with A.D.D. & A.D.H.D.  By : Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are fast growing disorders in the US that currently affects 10 to 15% of all school children. This figure is expected to double in the next 5 years. Helpful Strategies For Teaching ADHD Children  By : Sue Perkins Impulsiveness, lack of attention and hyperactivity are the common traits of children with ADHD. All of these can make it hard to teach children in a school environment. Therefore it is important that when teaching ADHD children the day is carefully planned to try and ensure the children are kept organized and motivated to complete tasks. Teachers who have ADHD children in their classes need to be accepting and accommodating of the condition. Although some children with ADH... How Not To Look Old Before Your Time  By : Markus Skupeika - Getting old is likened to a bathroom tissue…when nearing its end, the faster you go. Unlike a roll of bathroom tissues, which you can replace with a new one when it’s gone, getting old is like riding a train - once it runs on its tracks, you can hardly make it stop. A rickety knee, grey hairs, wrinkles, unwanted pounds are just some of the tell-tale signs of aging that have concerned most men and women, yet built billion-dollar ventures for some. As a matter of fact, one o... How To Cope With 'attention Deficit Disorder' In Your Children  By : Evan Coldsmith It is a challenging time for parents whose children have been diagnosed with 'attention deficit disorder'. Parents often become unnecessarily tensed and suffer from a guilty complex that they are in some way responsible for this state of their children. In their anxiety they further add to the complexity of the situation. This all happens due to their ignorance about this disease. Well, ‘attention deficit disorder,’ is a disease, and can be cured gradually if handled properly... How To Treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  By : Jon Arnold The symptoms of ADD and ADHD are widely varied, so make sure you determine that the disorder really is ADD/ADHD. Professionals are too quick to make this diagnosis and prescribe drugs to treat it, when the best answer could be as simple as a change in diet. Hyperactivity vs ADD - What's The Difference?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins A common misconception, when it comes to Attention Deficit Disorder, is that it is one in the same with hyperactivity. However, this is far from the truth. While people with ADD may exhibit signs of hyperactivity, it is not an inherent trait of the disorder and often does not occur with sufferers of ADD. Hyperactivity is a general term referring to excessive and/or pathological activeness. This term is often used erroneously for an active person that does not meet the exce... Identifying Attention Deficit Disorder In Your Child  By : Jon Arnold While there are no conclusive scientific tests that can be run to determine conclusively if your child has Attention Deficit Disorder, you should understand what ADD is and what the symptoms are so that you can get your child diagnosed as early as possible if you suspect they may have ADD. Important Information On ADHD  By : Joshua Wills ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a rather common disease that causes people to be over hyper and get easily distracted. In order to make a diagnosis of ADHD you must go to a trained doctor who is aware of how to detect it. A lot of the symptoms that people get with ADHD are parts of other diseases and disorders. Some people believe that ADHD is more of a problem with the mind that you just have to learn to get over. While there is usuall... Is ADD A Learning Disability?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins Attention Deficit Disorder, in itself, is not a learning disability. The term “learning disability” typically refers to a perceptual disability, such as an auditory or visual processing disorder, like autism or dyslexia. A person with ADD, however, has no problems perceiving or interpreting information. Therefore, it does not qualify as a learning disability. Although it is often jumbled in with the mass of “disabilities”, ADD actually does not hinder the process of learni... Is Ritalin Safe For Treating ADHD Children?  By : Alvin Toh Ritalin is one of the most prevalent drugs used to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is prescribed to thousands of children under the age of 18 every year. While Ritalin has been shown to help in severe cases of ADHD, it is not beneficial in mild cases as its side effects may be worse than the symptoms of ADHD. Ritalin has varying side effects on children, some of which can be potentially harmful. Live Life with a Learning Disability  By : Patrick Hartell If you've been diagnosed with a learning disability as a child the disability most likely won't go away as you grow older. In fact, you'll find yourself having to deal with many other issues and tests as you become an adult. You'll have to learn new ways to cope with the day to day living challenges that being an adult presents to you. Medical Treatments For ADD  By : Jason Rickard ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is an ailment that does not only concern children. Although signs of ADD are commonly manifested during childhood, it could also affect teenagers and adults. Symptoms would include hyperactivity, forgetfulness and lack of focus. Individuals who are showing the symptoms of ADD should immediately consult their physicians. Doctors would immediately prescribed medication that can help control these symptoms. Study shows that ADD is attributed t... Natural Medicine For ADHD  By : Pam Brown As ADHD becomes more widely diagnosed, the necessity to find a safe natural medicine for this condition has become a top priority for natural health advocates. Natural cures for ADHD offer a safe and reliable treatment alternative to such common prescription drugs as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall while still providing the necessary calming capabilities of these conventional medications. Some of the most promising natural alternatives include: gingko biloba, skullcap, cham... Nutritional Supplements For Attention And Concentration  By : Darrell Miller Everyone can recall a child from their school days who could simply not pay attention and ended up disrupting the whole class. This child often disrupted the whole class’s learning process because he could not sit still and focus on school tasks. Now, experts realize that children like this probably have the disorder called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Chronic hyperactivity and distractibility is frustrating not only for the individual affected by ADHD,... Other Problems Observed Along With Adhd  By : Tobias Higgens Disabilities of Learning ADHD is accompanied in 30-40% of the cases by a disability in learning, specific for this disease. Before school age,it manifests itself through the fact that the child has obviously some problems in the understanding and perception of some speech elements,such as words,sounds ,or even pronunciation ,doubled at school age by writing and mathematical lack of organization,disorder,reading and spelling problems .Dyslexia,a kind of reading disorder app... Recognizing ADHD Symptoms  By : Alvin Toh ADHD is a condition that affects many children and it is can be difficult for parents to distinguish whether their child has it or not. So what are the symptoms of ADHD and what should you really be looking out for? Recognizing ADHD Symptoms In Children  By : Alvin Toh ADHD symptoms can be divided into three categories. These are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Learning to recognize ADHD symptoms can help to determine when to seek professional help. These symptoms need to be present for... Should You Take Ritalin?  By : Jeannine Virtue At least 3.3 million Americans currently take medications to ease the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. The majority of these medications are amphetamine-based stimulants. The doctors prescribe these drugs, but that does not mean they are necessarily safe, says the Federal Drug Administration which is currently looking at placing strong warnings on stimulant ADD medications like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta. An FDA advisory panel voted in February to recommend ... Signs And Symptoms Of ADD  By : Sarah K. Jenkins The signs of Attention Deficit Disorder may or may not be incredibly apparent. Because of the intricacies of this disorder and the variations from child to child, diagnosis may prove to be a difficult process. The first step is understanding that hyperactivity is not synonymous with Attention Deficit Disorder. While a child may exhibit an increased level of activity with this disorder, it is not an inherent factor of ADD. On the other hand, there are certain characteri... Synaptol - Can Its Ingredients Relieve Symptoms Of ADHD?  By : Lila Montgomery Although it's often diagnosed fairly early in life, when a child is between 6 and 12 years old, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a chronic condition for which no medical cure is available. However, in defining whether cures are available, studies consider only conventional drug treatments and behavioral therapy, intended to help control ADHD/ADD behavior, but do not improve mental or physical health in general. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder... Synaptol - Treating ADHD With An Opposite Approach From Prescription Drugs  By : Lila Montgomery Each year in the United States, doctors write and parents fill more than 10 million prescriptions for ADHD/ADD drugs, more than 90% of all prescriptions written worldwide for this disorder. In the 1990s, sales of the pharmaceuticals used to treat the condition grew by more than 500%. However, for the past several years, psychologists, teachers, and parents have been taking a closer look at the big picture of what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is and what the best w... Talking To Your Doctor Or Specialist About ADD  By : Sarah K. Jenkins Talking to your child’s doctor or specialist about ADD may be very difficult, especially in the beginning stages of diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. It is important to understand and accept that doctors can be of great assistance in treating and helping your child and your family through this arduous process. In the beginning, you may be unwilling to accept your child’s condition. If this is the case, you may be uncooperative and rebellious to treatment suggestions... The Dangers Of Overprescribed ADHD Medications  By : Alvin Toh Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the fastest growing diagnosed disorder among children under the age of 18. Many children in countries such as the US, New Zealand and Australia are being prescribed medications at an alarming rate. As the FDA requires ADHD drugs to carry warning labels, the overmedication of children with ADHD is becoming a real concern. The Existence Or Absence Of ADHD, Helpfull Behavioral Interventions  By : Tobias Higgens It is not compulsory for any very active person,which lacks attention or proves himself/herself impulsive to be affected by ADHD. It is difficult even for the specialists to determine whether is ADHD,considering that many healthy people may be distracted, may forget things or speak too much spontaneously in certain situations. The fact that various people present characteristics of such behavior ,the establishment of the diagnoses must be demonstrated in relation to the ag... The Major Causes Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  By : One of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in the world today is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There are some very obvious signs and symptoms of this disorder, and in particular you will notice that your child is more excitable, hyperactive and energetic than most other children. In the study of behavioral sciences there is not a lot that can be said for why certain conditions appear in some people and not in others. When looking for the cause of attention d... Treating ADD - The Range Of Possible Options  By : Sarah K. Jenkins Attention Deficit Disorder, a challenge to say the least, may have you ready to pull your hair out. Luckily, there are treatments available to help your child be more successful at completing daily tasks, paying attention, and resisting impulsive activity. Generally, there are three most utilized methods for treating ADD: medication, behavior therapy, or alternative medicine. Medication has been the primary treatment method for Attention Deficit Disorder for decades. Altho... Treating ADD With Medication  By : Sarah K. Jenkins Medication has long since been the cornerstone for treating Attention Deficit Disorder. There are several medications on the market and their effectiveness is rarely at question; however, they do not come without their side effects and criticisms. The most common medication is methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin and Concerta. Other stimulant medications are pemoline, known as Cylert; dextroamphetamine, known as Dexedrine and Dextrostat; and d- and l-amphetamin ... Treating Attention Deficit Disorder with Nature  By : Lac tran The exact causes of attention deficit disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, have been studied for years, though opinion is still divided. What nearly all doctors agree on though, is that attention deficit disorder symptoms should be dealt with through natural means wherever possible Treatment of ADD  By : Lac tran Though in the treatment of ADD it is found that sufferers are usually children, there are instances of adult ADD as well. This article discusses the treatment of ADD and ADHD. Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder  By : Lac tran Attention Deficit Disorder is not, strictly speaking, a disease or ailment, but a condition that a person suffers from. Although there is no cure, treatment of ADD can help control the symptoms. This can be done through natural healing and diet. Find out how in this article. Treatments For ADHD  By : Michael Feduc Finding a successful treatment for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is extremely important for families that have children with this disorder. Typically, families can choose from a couple of different methods for handling the situation. Once the family has talked with the doctor, they will then decide which option is best for them. Since ADHD children act out impulsively and sometimes aggressively, they are often hard to handle. It is not unusual for them to un... Try Preventing ADHD Rather Than Medicating It  By : Page Remick Considering the increasing diagnoses of ADHD as well as the incidences of heart attacks, stroke and even death with ADHD medications (25 deaths in the US), parents should consider preventing ADHD, rather than giving their children medications for it. At latest report, 3,100 people/children are sent to the Emergency Room per year with ADHD drug reactions and problems Trying To Understand ADHD  By : Matthew Noel ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a mental disorder that approximately three to seven percent of children have. Those that are affected by this disorder are characterized by constant behavior, lots of activity and often thought of as being disobedient. Yet, it is not that the individual is being bad but more so that they cannot control their mental range. Instead of being able to concentrate on one element, they are likely to be thinking about several th... Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms  By : Michelle Bery Attention Deficit Disorder can be defined in three ways – inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and a combination of both. New and better treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder are being developed every day. But prior to treatment is the obvious step of diagnosis – which can be the most difficult stage. Learning to understand Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms is the first line of defense in tackling this difficult condition. Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms manifest them... Understanding Women With ADD  By : Jason Rickard According to recent studies, men are more prone to ADD than in women. Even with such a fact in mind, it is important to look into women suffering from ADD more closely. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is said to be a neurological disorder rather than it is a psychological problem. The first signs of ADD would be noticeable as early as childhood. It is characterized by impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and lack of concentration. In most women, symptoms include forgetfulness and p... What Are The Symptoms Of ADD?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins Many people assume a child with ADD will run screaming like a wild banshee through the supermarket, school, or any other inappropriate place they happen to be in; however, that is rarely the case. The term “hyperactive” and ADD are sometimes used interchangeably, but this is not accurate. The true symptoms of ADD may be less obvious than that of the tantrum-thrower in the mall. Attention Deficit Disorder most often makes itself apparent as extreme inattentiveness. While mo... What Causes ADD?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins Many of the parents, as well as the children affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), have been left wondering what causes this frustrating and complicated disorder. Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to this question. There has been much debate over the last few years as to the causes of ADD; some have argued parental shortcomings, food allergies, or neurological defects to be the cause. When it really comes down to it, no one knows for sure what causes ADD.... What Causes ADHD?  By : Sue Perkins Parents of children with ADHD often blame themselves for it. But studies show little evidence that ADHD is caused by social factors or child-rearing methods, indicating instead that genetics and neurobiology are to blame. Environmental factors do not give rise to ADHD completely, but only influence the situation and level of impairment the person may experience. There are six possible causes of ADHD-like behavior: learning disability, a sudden change in the child's life li... What Is ADD & What Natural Remedies Can Help Alleviate Symptoms  By : Gray Rollins ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a growing problem facing children today. ADD is a type of hyperactivity disorder most commonly found in children, but it can also be present in adults. It is currently the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder in children and is believed to afflict more than two million children. Ritalin and similar stimulating drugs are often used to treat this illness. However, studies indicate use of these drugs may have long-term effects on the b... What Is ADD?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins Attention Deficit Disorder, commonly referred to as ADD, is sometimes thought to be an epidemic among today’s children. Actually only occurring in 3% to 5% of children, ADD can be a difficult disorder for children and parents to deal with. For years, physicians and specialists have been unable to supply an exact cause of ADD – only that it is a disorder that is represented by symptoms of inattention, impulsive behavior, and sometimes hyperactivity. However, in the last few... What Is ADHD?  By : Sue Perkins ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It was once known as ADD or attention deficit disorder but was renamed in 1994 by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). ADHD is a mental and developmental condition of inattention and distractibility that becomes evident in some children in the early school years. ADHD is the name of a group of behavioral disorder found in many children and adults. Studies show that people with ADHD have differences in the par... What is Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD?  By : Steve Gee I have a friend of at work who has a grandson diagnosed with child attention deficit disorder. When I talked to her about it, I wondered how you could tell whether it was ADD or just plain difficult or slow. It is particularly difficult to tell with boys up to the age of about 16. Where do you draw the line? My grandmother was a primary school Head teacher for many years and she used to say that boys did not develop intellectually as quickly as girls... What Is Your Child's Exposure To This?  By : Page Remick Millions of children are already likely to have been exposed to these dreaded industrial toxins found in lead, mercury PCB’s and certain pesticides. What The Big Drug Companies Don't Want You to Know About ADD  By : gmsarticles Warning! Don't take any ADD or ADHD drugs like Strattera, Adderall, Concerta, or Ritalin until you read this free report! Steps to conquering Attention Deficit Disorder. What You Should Know Before Taking Adderall  By : Heather Colman Adderall is a pharmaceutical stimulant amphetamine used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. While the exact mechanism of Adderall is unknown, it is believed that Adderall works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron and reverses the reuptake mechanism, turning it into a pump instead of a vacuum. The increased flow of dopamine and norepinephrine into the extraneuronal space causes the brain, as on... Your Child Has ADD  By : Eileen Silva Dr. Silva gives a healthy, balanced plan of action for parents of children exhibiting ADD symptoms that does not include commonly used medications that are potentially harmful.

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