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What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children?
A child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has problems in sustaining attention and concentration. He or she typically exhibits developmentally inappropriate levels of activity and impulsivity and is often the subject of great...
How You Can Help Your Child at Home If They Have ADHD
The first line of treatment for a child with ADHD is always seeking the help of a qualified physician or therapist. In addition to following the prescribed treatment plan, parents can help their child with ADHD maximize their comfort level and...
What Other Conditions Look Like ADHD?
When considering the diagnosis of ADHD in children, it is important to rule out other conditions that can look like it. Make sure your doctor has checked for all of these conditions before diagnosing your child. Allergies, Asthma and Respiratory...
What is Conduct Disorder?
Children with conduct disorder repeatedly violate the personal or property rights of others and the basic expectations of society. A diagnosis of conduct disorder is likely if the behavior continues for a period of 6 months or longer. Because of the...
New Study Unlocks Mysteries of Ritalin
Although doctors have been prescribing Ritalin for years to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, it’s been unclear exactly how the stimulant helps young people with the disorder calm down and maintain focused...
10 Important Questions To Ask When Your Child Is Diagnosed With ADHD
When a child is newly diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is often hard for the parents to take in all the new information--and to know just what questions to ask. Referring to this list of “10 Important...