Family upset is a common reason for children to act out. Sudden changes such as a parent’s job loss, divorce or death affect kids deeply.
Adolescents with ADHD are more likely to take risks than their counterpart. In terms of driving, ADHD teens are involved in four times as many traffic accidents as their peers.
P.S. Did you know that more than ninety percent of North Americans consume caffeine daily?
Your doctor is unlikely to prescribe caffeine as a treatment for ADHD. Why? Because studies show that stimulant medication is more effective. That said, some researchers question these studies, suggesting that in higher dosages caffeine could be as effective as stimulants. Anecdotal evidence supports this theory as a number of ADHD suffers claim to already be using caffeine to self-medicate.
Your doctor is unlikely to prescribe caffeine as a treatment for ADHD. Why? Because studies show that stimulant medication is more effective. That said, some researchers question these studies,...
... (more)Studies show that children with ADHD are three times more likely to become depressed than children without the disorder. To learn more about the signs and symptoms of depression, see “Depression Symptoms.”
Studies show that children with ADHD are three times more likely to become depressed than children without the disorder. To learn more about the signs and symptoms of depression, see [“Depression...
... (more)A preschooler can be diagnosed with ADHD. Parents should keep an eye out for two red flags: expulsion from preschool due to aggressive and/or inappropriate behavior and peer rejection. For more information on the subject, see “Preschool-Age ADHD Children: Too Young for a Diagnosis?” at http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/print/2488.html
A preschooler can be diagnosed with ADHD. Parents should keep an eye out for two red flags: expulsion from preschool due to aggressive and/or inappropriate behavior and peer rejection. For more...
... (more)The answer is yes. Indeed many famous athletes have ADHD, including Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Bruce Jenner, Peter Rose and Terry Bradshaw. Whereas many of these athletes struggled in school, they were able to pour their attention into something they really loved—sports.
The answer is yes. Indeed many famous athletes have ADHD, including Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Bruce Jenner, Peter Rose and Terry Bradshaw. Whereas many of these athletes struggled in school,...
... (more)Absolutely not. Whereas a teacher can recommend a child receive a diagnosis, they have neither the credentials nor the authority to make a diagnosis. Only a licenced medical professional is qualified to diagnosis ADHD. This is generally a pediatrician/family doctor or a child/adult psychiatrist.
Absolutely not. Whereas a teacher can recommend a child receive a diagnosis, they have neither the credentials nor the authority to make a diagnosis. Only a licenced medical professional is qualified...
... (more)Yes, definitely. Although ADHD is considered a “child onset” disorder, meaning it must begin in childhood, in can be diagnosed in adults by reconstructing the suspected patient’s childhood history by reviewing old report cards and other school-related records. However, no formal diagnostic criteria exist for adults with ADHD.
Yes, definitely. Although ADHD is considered a “child onset” disorder, meaning it must begin in childhood, in can be diagnosed in adults by reconstructing the suspected patient’s childhood history by...
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