ADHD Answers

@ rita sharma: any other yoga poses for better concentration??

Hi, First off, yoga is a wonderful tool for the symptoms of adhd. Deep breathing helps to clear the mind and focus on the now. Specifically, I find kundalini yoga to be very meditative, as it...

ADHD can manifest itself in very different ways. Everyone, adults and children alike, occasionally forget things, go through periods where they find it difficult to concentrate, and can even become...

As a matter of fact it does. ADHD Awareness Week is September 13–17. Backed by four leading national organizations—ADHD Coaches Organization, Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADDitudemagazine...

Yes. The ADHD Awareness Expo is scheduled to take place next week, September 12–18. Organized by Tara McGillicuddy and Dr. Rory F. Stern, the expo will provide information on the latest advancements...

The beginning of school usually represents a time for change in the lives of both children and adults. Thus, it’s not uncommon for people to exhibit ADHD-like symptoms such as excitability, an...

The answer is “yes.” According to the American Chiropractic Association, anything affecting postural muscles can affect brain development. Muscular skeletal imbalance can also affect the brain....

Richard Louv first coined the phrase “nature-deficit disorder” in his book Last Child in the Woods in 2005. In it, Louv links children’s attention problems to a decrease in the amount of time spent...

Yes. Tics are among the side effects of medications such as Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (amphetamine) along with an increase risk of heart failure, seizures, nervousness, insomnia,...

Both formulas are effective. However, formulas such as Concerta that only need to be taken once a day are less likely to result in withdrawal symptoms throughout the day and are easier to administer.

Common drugs used to treat adult ADHD include Ritalin (methylphenidate), Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine), Desoxyn (methamphetamine), and Adderall (a mixture of methamphetamine and dextroamphetamine).

Lack of organizational skills, procrastination and the inability to keep appointments are some of the telltale signs of adult ADHD. Adults with ADHD are also more likely to experience job loss,...