ADD and ADHD: Attention Deficit Disorder

Hyperactivity Aids Kids With ADHD In Memory Tasks
by eNotAlone.com
According to the new study by the University of Central Florida, children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) move around so much because this helps them better focus on challenging tasks like learning letters and numbers.

Introduction, Part 1
Superparenting for ADD: An Innovative Approach to Raising Your Distracted Child
by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., Peter S. Jensen, M.D.
Childhood is about unwrapping the gifts you're born with. Every child is horn with certain gifts, some easy to unwrap, some difficult. Children who have the fascinating trait called ADD (or ADHD, the term that the official diagnostic system used across

Can Your Children Drive You To Drink?: Stress and Parenting in Adults Interacting With Children With ADHD
by National Institute of Health
Several publications in the psychological literature support the theory that children are a major source of stress for their parents. Not surprisingly, parents of children with behavior problems - particularly children with attention deficit hyperactivity

ADHD Health Perspective
by CDC
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that may affect more than two million school-aged children and can last into adulthood. ADHD manifests as an unusually high and chronic level of inattention, impulsive

Understanding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
by CDC
ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood and can persist through adolescence and into adulthood. Currently the causes are unknown. A person with ADHD has a chronic level of inattention, impulsive hyperactivity

Children and Adolescents with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
by SAMHSA
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, sometimes called ADHD, is a chronic condition and the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder among children and adolescents. It affects between 3 and 5 percent of school-aged children in a 6-month period.

Recognizing and Treating Attention Deficit Disorder
by SAMHSA
When ADD (sometimes called attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) is not diagnosed or treated, a child with ADD may suffer from her own worries. She may wonder 'Why is everyone always angry with me?' or 'Why am I always in trouble?'

ADHD : Drug Risks and Precautions
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Public health officials are concerned that stimulants may be inappropriately prescribed for some adults with ADHD. 'Stimulants do work, but we know that they increase blood pressure and pulse rate,' says Andreason, which could lead to strokes and heart

Treatments for ADHD
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Children with ADHD may require emotional counseling and behavioral management involving parents, teachers, and health professionals. Adults with ADHD may benefit from counseling, vocational guidance, and professional coaching done by specialists who help

ADHD: The Consequences, Diagnosing, Not a Discipline Problem
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Whether in a child or an adult, ADHD can have serious consequences. Some studies show that children with ADHD have more emergency room visits than their non-ADHD peers. Adolescents with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky behavior

ADHD: Three Types of ADHD, Who Has It?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Although there is no cure for ADHD, medications and behavioral therapy can help treat the symptoms. The FDA has approved two drugs for adults with ADHD, and more have been approved for use in children.

Teens: Attention Deficit Disorder: Stimulants, Helping Yourself
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Stimulant treatment begins as a trial, so you and your parents should tell the doctor regularly about improvements, such as handling school tasks better, and any side effects. The most common side effects are nervousness, sleep difficulty, and appetite

Teens: Attention Deficit Disorder
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Teens with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder need more than adults yelling at them to pay attention. Drugs and coping skills can help them succeed in school and life.

ADHD in Adults
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a highly publicized childhood disorder that affects approximately 3 percent to 5 percent of all children. What is much less well known is the probability that, of children who have ADHD

Your ADHD Child and School
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
If your child has shown symptoms of ADHD from an early age and has been evaluated, diagnosed, and treated with either behavior modification or medication or a combination of both, when your child enters the school system, let his or her teachers know.

The Family and the ADHD Child
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Medication can help the ADHD child in everyday life. He or she may be better able to control some of the behavior problems that have led to trouble with parents and siblings.

The Treatment of ADHD, Part 2
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Because many children in the preschool years are diagnosed with ADHD and are given medication, it is important to know the safety and efficacy of such treatment. The NIMH is sponsoring an ongoing multi-site study, 'Preschool ADHD Treatment Study' (PATS).

The Treatment of ADHD
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Every family wants to determine what treatment will be most effective for their child. This question needs to be answered by each family in consultation with their health care professional.

What Causes ADHD?
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
One of the first questions a parent will have is 'Why? What went wrong?' 'Did I do something to cause this?' There is little compelling evidence at this time that ADHD can arise purely from social factors or child-rearing methods.

Is It Really ADHD? Diagnosis
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Not everyone who is overly hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive has ADHD. Since most people sometimes blurt out things they didn't mean to say, or jump from one task to another, or become disorganized and forgetful, how can specialists tell