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Attention Deficit Disorder Articles |
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Expert Author: Jennifer Koretsky Take a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. Expert Author: Sarah K. Jenkins The signs of Attention Deficit Disorder may or may not be incredibly apparent. Because of the intricacies of this disorder and the variations from child to child, diagnosis may prove to be a difficult process. Expert Author: Phil Bate PhD Best Solutions to the ADD/ADHD/Autism brain problems that improve these "conditions" dramatically. Expert Author: Dr Phil Bate Let's stop drugging our kids now that there's an affordable alternative to these dangerous drugs. Expert Author: Tara McGillicuddy Living with adult ADD can be quite a challenge. Not only is it a challenge for the actual person who has ADD but for those around him or her. Much needed understanding and support for adults with ADD has finally begun to surface. But what about the people who have chosen to love, honor and cherish adults with ADD? Where do they go for support and understanding? Who is going to help them cope with the challenges of adult ADD? Expert Author: Michael Russell ADD afflicted children are a very difficult bunch to take care of and the presence of this condition presents a very challenging situation in any family. However, with the proper treatment, these children can still lead normal lives. Expert Author: Michael Russell ADD is a disorder most commonly diagnosed in children. ADD can cause restlessness, an inability to concentrate and organize. ADD is much more difficult to diagnose in adults because the symptoms of other illnesses often mimic the symptoms of ADD. Expert Author: Sarah K. Jenkins Talking to your child's doctor or specialist about ADD may be very difficult, especially in the beginning stages of diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. It is important to understand and accept that doctors can be of great assistance in treating and helping your child and your family through this arduous process. Expert Author: Michael Russell For a woman afflicted with ADD, the tasks involved in taking care of a family can be quite a challenge. However, she can always turn on the help of the day planner to save the day! Expert Author: Tara McGillicuddy Throughout the online ADD Community there is some what of an on going debate about whether ADD is a gift. ADD expert Edward Hallowell describes ADD as a gift that needs to be unwrapped. I like to think of ADD more like one of those gifts that I have unwrapped but just have no idea what to do with. It's also like one of those gifts that I didn't ask for but somebody just felt the need to give to me. Expert Author: Tara McGillicuddy One of the biggest concerns that I hear from adults with ADD is that they can't find a professional who really understands adult ADD. Many people begin with their primary care physician or go through their insurance company to try to get evaluated and/or treated for adult ADD. Some very lucky people do find great professionals on their first try but the majority of people sadly do not. Expert Author: Ashton Renderly ADHD in adults is usually better managed with acceptance, understanding and appropriate education as to what to do and what not to do when treating ADHD. The following tips will hopefully help in making ADHD less of a problem but more of a challenge that - with support and awareness - could easily be overcome. Expert Author: Dr. Lara Honos-Webb Easy tips for transforming your ADHD or spirited child's problems into
strengths. Learn to find and focus on your ADHD child's gifts. Expert Author: Sarah K. Jenkins Attention Deficit Disorder, a challenge to say the least, may have you ready to pull your hair out. Luckily, there are treatments available to help your child be more successful at completing daily tasks, paying attention, and resisting impulsive activity. Generally, there are three most utilized methods for treating ADD: medication, behavior therapy, or alternative medicine. Expert Author: Sarah K. Jenkins While medication has long been used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, Behavioral Therapy has proven to be incredibly effective as well and is now being used in combination with its long utilized counterpart. There are many aspects of Behavior Therapy, but the overall purpose is to train the individual to improve their behavior and be more effective. Expert Author: Sarah K. Jenkins Medication has long since been the cornerstone for treating Attention Deficit Disorder. There are several medications on the market and their effectiveness is rarely at question; however, they do not come without their side effects and criticisms. Expert Author: Lac Tran The exact causes of attention deficit disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, have been studied for years, though opinion is still divided. What nearly all doctors agree on though, is that attention deficit disorder symptoms should be dealt with through natural means wherever possible Expert Author: Anthony Kane MD We view stimulant medication as the most effective treatment, but realize that it is not a complete solution. Since medication has its limitations, psychotherapy has been used in addition to medication. Expert Author: Lac Tran Though in the treatment of ADD it is found that sufferers are usually children, there are instances of adult ADD as well. This article discusses the treatment of ADD and ADHD. Expert Author: Lac Tran Attention Deficit Disorder is not, strictly speaking, a disease or ailment, but a condition that a person suffers from. Although there is no cure, treatment of ADD can help control the symptoms. This can be done through natural healing and diet. Find out how in this article.
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