Archive for the 'Attention Deficit Syndrome' Category
Posted by Scott Stewart on 19th February 2008
For many decades, Attention Deficit Disorder was considered as a childhood disorder, one that children would eventually outgrow when they became adults. It was thought to be a behavior disorder that could be “cured” with strict parental discipline. However, as the years passed, these kids grew to adulthood and still, their symptoms persisted. [...]
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Posted by Kathy Watkins on 15th February 2008
Helping teens live with attention deficit disorder can be challenging, especially with the demands of high school. Teens with Attention Deficit Disorder are at a higher risk to drop out of school, have other learning disabilities, and get mixed in with the “wrong” crowd. The teenage years are the most difficult times to [...]
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Posted by Irene Brewer on 30th January 2008
According to the American Psychiatric Association, Attention Deficit Disorder (with or without hyperactivity) is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsiveness that causes significant social and educational difficulties. Its onset is typically prior to seven years of age.While Attention Deficit Disorder was once considered a mental disorder solely of childhood, within the past [...]
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Posted by Ralph Carlson on 20th January 2008
If you think you, or your child, might have Attention Deficit Disorder and aren’t sure whether or not it is appropriate to seek professional treatment, here are some questions to ask yourself about either you or your child. While this is by no means a legitimate source for self-diagnosis, and shouldn’t be used in [...]
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Posted by Irene Brewer on 7th January 2008
A condition that becomes apparent in children who are in preschool and early years of schooling is referred to as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and it becomes tough for children to have control over their behavior and/or pay attention.It is believed that there could be as many as three to five percent of children who [...]
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Posted by Martin Wagner on 6th January 2008
It your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder cannot be permanently cured, it can be effectively treated with a five-prong approach. Please note that the advice in this article is not meant to replace evaluation and treatment from a competent [...]
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Posted by Ryan Simpson on 5th January 2008
Now that it’s been firmly established that Attention Deficit Disorder is a “lifetime” condition rather than purely a disorder of childhood, extensive research is being conducted to determine the most effective treatment protocols for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder and hyperactivity.In essence, adults with Attention Deficit Disorder and hyperactivity exhibit the same symptoms as children [...]
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Posted by Irene Brewer on 2nd January 2008
Unless you have it, you most likely never think about what causes Attention Deficit Disorder. But if you or your child or spouse has it, then no doubt you’d like some answers about the origin of this life-long condition.In the not too distant past, there were some odd theories about the cause of Attention Deficit [...]
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Posted by Irene Brewer on 31st December 2007
If you are a student with Attention Deficit Disorder and are either considering going to college, or have already begun your collegiate studies, here are some tips to help you succeed. College is a new and exciting experience, a time for you to grow as a person and an intellect, but college for those [...]
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Posted by Carol Sullivan on 23rd December 2007
Attention deficit disorder is a syndrome that involves a cluster of symptoms, most commonly impulsivity (the inability to control one's behavior or delay gratification), hyperactivity (the need to stay in constant motion), and inattention (inability to focus for more than a few seconds, moving randomly from one task to another without completing any of them, [...]
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Posted by Ryan Simpson on 16th December 2007
Attention deficit disorder or ADD as it is commonly known is an ailment which affects the attention of a child. As a result of this condition, the child is inattentive, impulsive and extremely hyperactive. The statistics indicate that boys are affected three times as much as girls by ADD. The affliction becomes obvious [...]
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