Grandma Has Adhd Too
by: Sarah Jane Keyser.
I was 57 when I found a name for what made my life different. I discovered Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) reading "Shadow Syndromes" by Dr. John Ratey. His description of the Inattentive type of ADHD was a revelation. I w...
Adult ADHD - What is Adult ADHD Really
by: Greg Frost.
Whilst ADHD seems tobe a condition that afflicts children mainly, it also occurs in a minority ofadults. These individuals are usually highly intelligent, and it can be afrustrating and disheartening experience for them. ADHD is able to ...
Adhd Symptoms
by: Sheryl Polomka.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( previously known as ADD or ADHD) as a disease is rapidly gaining ground. The number of people suffering from this disease, especially children and youngsters is rising rapidly. Some medical prat...
Treatments for Adhd
by: Juliet Cohen.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries. I...
5 Ways to Deal With ADHD
by: Glenn Murray. With an increasing number of our youths suffering ADHD, stress syndromes, unemployment, depression, drug use, crime and higher rates of youth suicide than ever before, today’s parents and teachers are finding their roles more and more dif...
ADHD and Iron Deficiency
by: Anthony Kane, MD. About 8% of children, ages 4 years and under, are deficient in iron. Between the ages of 5 and 12, the percentage rises to 13%, and then settles back to 8% in people above the age of 15. Anemia is the best-known repercussion of iron defic...
ADHD and Food Allergies
by: Anthony Kane, MD. Introduction There are a number of controversial areas in medicine when it comes to ADHD. Food allergy is certainly one of them. The classic allergic reaction, which is classified as the type-1 hypersensitivity reaction, can be elicited ...
Beyond ADHD... The Real Child
by: News Canada.
(NC)—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects three to seven per cent of children. The disorder causes difficulties concentrating, sitting still, controlling emotions and listening. ADHD ...
What the Differences are Between ADD and ADHD
by: randyz116.
Many people do not typically understand much about the complex manner of Attention Deficit Disorder. While the disorder is based on many physiological things, it carries a great deal of other ramifications. Many people do not really unders...
What Type Of ADHD Treatment Is The Best?
by: simmons1085.
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and it is a chronic condition that can have a great impact on a child if a child does not get help, or if the right ADHD treatment is not prescribed. Some of the most common symptoms...
ADD and ADHD FAQ
by: randyz116.
ADD and ADHD is a disorder within the prefrontal cortex. It is believed that the brain wiring differs from other people. Many people view ADD as both a gift and a disorder, having a direct effect on all human functions. However, it mainly ...
Prescribed Treatments for ADHD
by: infoserv.
Once you have been diagnosed with ADHD by a mental health professional, the next step that your doctor will recommend will be medication treatment. Medication can significantly reduce your symptoms pertaining to ADHD, and it can make your ...
Learning Disabilities Associated with ADHD
by: infoserv.
It is very common to have a learning disability along with ADHD. In fact, research shows that thirty percent of people with ADHD also have a learning disability. Beyond learning disabilities, over fifty percent of individuals with ADHD h...
Secondary Symptoms of ADHD
by: infoserv.
There are many secondary symptoms of ADHD that occur in almost all kids and adults who have the disorder. Disorganization is one symptom that can be highly problematic in school, the professional work place and at home. All individuals w...
Myths Surrounding ADHD
by: infoserv.
There are many myths that surround Attention Deficit Disorder, and sadly they are believed by many unsuspecting people who know nothing about the disorder. A lot of these myths have developed from years and years of medical professionals ...
