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.
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Elizabeth Richards
Nov 10, 2009
ADD and ADHD in Preschool and Toddlers
In: ADHD/ADD Diagnosis
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
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Oct 27, 2009
Healthy Diet is a Good Choice for ADHD and ADD
In: ADD/ADHD (general)
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.
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Oct 21, 2009
Vaccine Safety and ADD, ADHD and Autism
In: ADD/ADHD (general)
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.
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Oct 13, 2009
Fish Oil and Fatty Acid for ADD and ADHD
In: ADHD/ADD Treatments
New studies show that supplementing diet with fish oil, Omega-3 fatty acid, DHA and EPA will help improve behavior in children and adults with ADD and ADHD.
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Oct 5, 2009
Dealing with ADHD and ADD at Work
In: ADHD/ADD Coping Strategies
The work environment can be difficult place to get things done under normal circumstances, but for the person with ADHD or ADD, it is a much bigger challenge.
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Sep 21, 2009
FDA Approves Intuniv for ADD and ADHD
In: ADHD/ADD Treatments
Another non-stimulant drug has been approved by the FDA for treating symptoms of ADHD and ADD. Guanfacine has been shown to improve attention and behavior problems.
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Sep 16, 2009
Facebook and Twitter Could Affect ADHD and ADD
In: Teen/Child ADD/ADHD
Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and other social networks could be impacting young people's attention spans. However, experts cannot seem to agree whether it is good or bad.
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Sep 14, 2009
The History of ADD and ADHD in Special Education
In: ADD/ADHD Education
ADD and ADHD are a clear-cut part of modern Special Education today. However, throughout history, learning disabilities were not always well incorporated in curriculum.
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