Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Aliza Adar Levine asked: An ADHD diagnosis is not accurate until formal tests have been given by a licensed psychologist or other mental health professional. Unfortunately, it is often school teachers who make the diagnosis, although they usually have no qualifications to do so. It is best to be cautious ...
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Sue Perkins asked: The estimate is that around 5% of all school-aged children have ADHD and the condition is on the increase; although this may partly be due to a better understanding of the disorder and the diagnostic guidelines being clearer. There is currently no cure for ADHD and many ...
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Sue Perkins asked: Parenting a ADHD child can be a bit of a rollercoaster ride emotionally. ADHD children can be funny, inspirational creative, and gifted in lots of ways, as well as having challenging behaviors.A child with ADHD needs special care and attention. Providing the best possible attention and care ...
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Angie Dixon asked: Do you have ADHD? Are you a mom? Does one or more of your children have ADHD? I just want to give you a hug and say, "You poor thing. I know exactly how you feel." I know about the teachers sending notes home that your ADHD ...
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
Alvin Toh asked: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common psychological disorder that often becomes perceptible once a child starts preschool. Millions of children are diagnosed with ADHD each year, many of them before the age of six. The most prevalent form of treatment is typically prescription medication, which ...
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
bruj25 asked: I was diagnosed with ADHD in 1st grade. I am now a sophomore in college and I am very easily overwhelmed. My mom has an anxiety disorder and I have read that they can be genetic.Lewis
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009
peliski asked: My son is almost 4 and the online results say that he has ADHD. Is he too young to be diognosed?Marcia
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Rebecca M asked: My four year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD (more hyperactivity than attention). My husband and I will choose the medication route only as a last resort after all other methods of treatment have been exhausted. I've heard about cutting sugar and processed foods ...
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Saturday, June 6th, 2009
:) asked: I have to write an informative essay on ADHD.
Any ideas on what major "sections" I should write about?
Example: I'd have a section on "what is ADHD" and another on "characteristics of ADHD"Constance
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Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Alvin Toh asked: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the fastest growing diagnosed disorder among children under the age of 18. Many children in countries such as the US, New Zealand and Australia are being prescribed medications at an alarming rate. As the FDA requires ADHD drugs to carry ...
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