New Nationwide Survey Examines Ethnic Attitudes and Experiences with ADHD
Stigma of disorder and lack of information are significant barriers to treatment of ADHD among...
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Category: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnosis and Assessment of ADHD
The diagnosis and assessment of ADHD can be a difficult process for both parents and their child. The symptoms of ADHD are clustered according to criteria set out in clinical diagnostic systems. Diagnostic criteria for ADHD The...
Read MoreADHD: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? A. ADHD refers to a family of related chronic neurobiological disorders that interfere with an individual’s capacity to regulate activity level (hyperactivity),...
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ADHD: What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Imagine living in a fast-moving kaleidoscope, where sounds, images, and thoughts are constantly...
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ADHD: Understanding the Problem
Mark Mark, age 14, has more energy than most boys his age. But then, he’s always been overly...
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ADHD: What Are the Symptoms of ADHD?
ADHD is not like a broken arm, or strep throat. Unlike these two disorders, ADHD does not have...
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ADHD: Can Other Disorders Produce These Symptoms?
The fact is, many things can produce these behaviors. Anything from chronic fear to mild seizures...
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ADHD: Can Other Disorders Accompany ADHD?
One of the difficulties in diagnosing ADHD is that it is often accompanied by other problems. For...
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ADHD: What Causes ADHD?
Understandably, one of the first questions parents ask when they learn their child has an...
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ADHD: Getting Help
Part 1: https://mhmatters.com/adhd-understanding-the-problem/ Mark In third grade, Mark’s...
Read MoreADHD: How Is ADHD Identified and Diagnosed?
Many parents see signs of an attention deficit in toddlers long before the child enters school. For example, as a 3-year-old, Henry’s son already displayed some signs of hyperactivity. He seemed to lose interest and dart...
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ADHD: What Are the Educational Options?
Children with ADHD have a variety of needs. Some children are too hyperactive or inattentive to...
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