ADHD

Statistics with attention deficit disorder

There are numerous statistics with Attention Deficit Disorder and while not every result is the same for each study, there are definite trends and common traits that seem to emerge over this condition. Earlier studies indicated that over 20% of school-age children were affected with this disorder, although there seems to now be a more […]

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Adhd diagnosis and its treatment

ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurobehavioral condition that affects between 3 and 5% of American children throughout the U.S.  The diagnosis of this condition is fairly subjective and is impacted significantly by the area of the country and the social norms in the area.  For instance, there are pockets of the country

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ADHD medication and brain development

The increasing diagnosis of ADD and ADHD in children has led to many studies questioning the effects of ADD/ADHD medication and brain development.  There has been concern that the medication is affecting the growth of the brain, which has been shown to be smaller in children with ADD/ADHD. Through the use of high resolution digital

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Conners rating scales for attention deficit

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a behavioral disorder that affects between 3-5 percent of the population under 19 years old.  It usually shows itself during childhood, presenting with symptoms such as inattention or hyperactivity that seems to appear in patterns, forgetfulness, poor impulse control and being easily distracted. There have been improvements in diagnosing the

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Assessment tools for children with bipolar disorder

Until recently, bipolar disorder wasn’t seen as a condition that was common in children or adolescents.  However, the past few years has seen a steady increase in the number of children who are being diagnosed, creating a need for researchers and experts to come up with effective assessment tools for children with bipolar disorder. There

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