How is ADHD Diagnosed in Children and Adults?
Although the number of people being told they have ADHD is on the rise there is no single test to diagnose it. So, how is ADHD diagnosed? In this …
Continue ReadingAlthough the number of people being told they have ADHD is on the rise there is no single test to diagnose it. So, how is ADHD diagnosed? In this …
Continue ReadingAttention deficit disorder affects almost 10 percent of children aged 4 to 17, and it will continue to affect 60 percent of them into adulthood. …
Continue ReadingADHD hyperactivity can be shrouded with myths and misconceptions that further perpetuate erroneous ideas of what this neurobehavioral disorder truly …
Continue ReadingIf my son were to be enrolled in an ADHD case study, it would be for one where participants are not taking an ADHD medication. I’m going to be …
Continue ReadingWhat are the different kinds of ADHD? In a nutshell, they include inattentive, impulsive, distractible and hyperactive subtypes. Each diagnosis is …
Continue ReadingParents often notice personality and behavior changes in their boys between the ages of 5 and 16 years old. Some of these changes are normal …
Continue ReadingADD is associated with failure to pay attention, maintain focus, and successfully complete given tasks. An ADD diagnosis requires that at least six …
Continue ReadingWhen parents are confronted with their children’s symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity in ADHD, they become frustrated. Identifying symptoms of …
Continue ReadingDeficits in attention can affect problem solving, memory, planning and organisation and time management. This article on attention deficit and work …
Continue ReadingAre the symptoms of ADHD in young adults the same as or different from the symptoms observed in a child? The young adult has college, family and work …
Continue ReadingKnowing the characteristics of attention deficit disorder will be extremely beneficial if you’re contending with it yourself or you just want to learn …
Continue ReadingADHD fidgeting - excessive, persistent, and disruptive fidgeting behavior - can be difficult to assess. This is because it can also be a habit that is …
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