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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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 ReadingAdult ADHD Support: Professional and Personal Systems to Help you Take Control of Your Life
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can significantly impact every aspect of adult life. But the disorder does not have to hold you back …
Continue ReadingWhat is Adult ADHD"? A Look at Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
While the symptoms of ADHD are similar in children and adults, their effects can be different. Adults with the disorder tend to develop strategies to …
Continue ReadingAttention Deficit Disorder Symptoms: Insights and Understanding
Attention 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 ReadingTreating the Difficult and Persistent Condition of Severe ADHD in Adults
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is usually associated with children and was once thought to have little impact on adulthood. Current evidence …
Continue ReadingAdult in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
ADHD affects adults and children somewhat differently, because an adult with the disorder has often spent his or her life adapting to and coping with …
Continue ReadingWhat Causes ADHD in Children? A Look at Genes, Environmental and Other Factors
About 5.3 million children in the United States have ADHD. If your child is one of them, you probably want to understand what causes ADHD in children. …
Continue ReadingDiagnosing ADHD in Adults: Recognizing the Symptoms
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is sometimes viewed as a childhood problem, adults also suffer from the many defining …
Continue ReadingInformation About Attention Deficit Disorder: Essentials Everyone Should Know
Although common, attention deficit disorder is often misunderstood by parents and teachers alike. Learn more about this disorder, including its …
Continue ReadingAttention Deficit Disorder and the Student: Strategies to Improve Classroom Performance
A student with attention deficit disorder (ADD) does not just have challenges paying attention. ADD affects many aspects of learning and functioning …
Continue ReadingAttention Deficit Disorder and a Hostile Work Environment: How to Handle Difficult Work Problems
Employees with attention deficit disorder have enough challenges following workplace rules, staying focused, and meeting deadlines. Yet another …
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