Spotlight on Brain Research on ADHD: A Search for a Physical Cause of the Disorder
For decades, a debate has raged about the cause of ADHD. While some point to poor parenting or poor nutrition as the reason for shrinking attention …
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The ADHD Brain: Shedding Light on Telling Studies
Researchers have taken advantage of exceptionally revealing brain scanning technologies to thoroughly study the abnormal construction and chemistry in …
Continue ReadingResearch on ADHD and Sugar: Is There a Connection?
Your friend says to avoid giving sugar to your child with ADHD, but your doctor disagrees. Who should you listen to? Researchers have studied the …
Continue ReadingHow the Low Arousal Theory Answers Questions About ADHD
Why are kids with ADHD able to focus on video games but not on homework? Why are they often impulsive? And why do stimulants seem to help? The low …
Continue ReadingPregnancy and ADHD: Insight into the Link Between Pregnancy and the Development of ADHD
While researchers don’t know for sure, factors such as smoking, alcohol and maternal anxiety can contribute to the development of ADHD in the young …
Continue ReadingInsight into ADHD Diagnostic Criteria
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and also affects 4.1 percent of adults. Learn …
Continue ReadingHunter Versus Farmer Theory of ADHD: An Insight
Is ADHD a disorder or a form of adaptive behavior? According to the creator of the “Hunter versus Farmer” theory ADHD used to be a …
Continue ReadingWhat is Attention Deficit Disorder? Definition, Causes & Symptoms of ADD
What is attention deficit disorder? What causes it, what are the symptoms and does it affect only children? Find answers to these questions and more …
Continue ReadingADHD and High IQ: A Compelling Story
Parents sometimes wonder if their children can have both ADHD and High IQ levels. The answer is they can, and they often do. Read on for answers to …
Continue ReadingThe Medical Basis for ADHD
While there are those who still believe that ADHD is primarily a behavioral problem limited by social constructs, doctors and other medical …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Causes of Attention Deficit Disorder?
Is there a single cause of ADD? Researchers don’t seem to think so. The causes of Attention Deficit Disorder are probably varied, including both …
Continue ReadingWhen was ADHD First Recognized and Labeled? And Other ADHD Questions
When was ADHD first recognized and labeled? ADHD was first recognized and labeled in 1902. To many it is a recently-discovered condition, but mentions …
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