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ADD/ADHD Feature Writer: Elizabeth Richards

Millions of children and adults are diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Learning to live with ADD can be a challenge. For children and teenagers with ADHD, being inattentive, active, and forgetful can create problems at home and in school. For adults with ADD, learning to navigate the workplace and form relationships can be a special challenge.

Parents can learn to encourage friendships for their ADD child, form an Individualized Education Plan, and the cause of ADD. Parents can also research how to have ADD properly diagnosed and learn about the other problems that often "tag along" with ADD. Learning to cope with relaxation techniques or with medication are some of the many options available to treat ADD.


Feature Writer Articles in ADD/ADHD

Vision Tests and Attention Deficit Disorder
Common vision problems can be missed with basic school vision screenings. Sometimes vision problems are misdiagnosed as learning or attention problems and vise-versa.
Christmas Present Ideas for ADHD
The holidays are a great time to provide special gifts for adults and children with ADHD. Presents can help with building life skills, imagination and creativity.
ADD and ADHD in Preschool and Toddlers
Children are born with ADHD, it's not acquired. Most of the characteristics of ADHD are similar to many typical behaviors in preschool children, a challenge for diagnosis
Healthy Diet is a Good Choice for ADHD and ADD
Eating a diet with a focus on healthy nutrition is important for everyone, but for those concerned with ADHD and ADD, choosing the right foods is invaluable.
Vaccine Safety and ADD, ADHD and Autism
Vaccines are in the news now more than ever as H1N1 Swine Flu makes unprecedented headlines. Vaccination safety and its link to autism and ADHD is under more scrutiny.


Contributing Articles in ADD/ADHD

Fish Oil and ADHD
Recent studies show that omega-3 supplements taken for a period of 3 months have a beneficial effect on symptoms of ADD and ADHD.
A Coping Strategy for those with ADD
If you're among the millions of people in the world with attention deficit disorder (ADD), chances are your house, car, and desk are disaster zones.
Nighttime Aide for ADD/ADHD
There are many natural treatments for ADD/ADHD. Consider incorporating the centuries-old practices of hydrotherapy and massage into your loved one's treatment.
ADHD and Dyslexia
Typical ADHD symptoms such as inattention and poor reading skills, may actually be signs of dyslexia, a widespread and very treatable learning disorder.
Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD
After a patient has received the diagnosis of attention deficit disorder, the next step is finding proper treatment to help lessen the ADD or ADHD symptoms.