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<description><![CDATA[When it comes to ADHD help, you typically have two options – pharmacological and non-pharmacological.  For pharmaceutical drugs, the most commonly prescribed include Ritalin, Straterra, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine.  Depending on the degree of the disorder, you or your child’s doctor would recommend a specific dosage, to be taken daily.  Some drugs are short lasting and some long lasting, but both with advantages and a few side effects to consider.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[When it comes to children, parents spare no expense.  If you have a child and believe he or she has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), then one of the most important things you can do for your child and for you is to find a good, ADHD pediatrician.  Many times, teachers are the ones that first notice signs of ADHD simply because they are not as close to the situation.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Considering that as many as 5% of all school age children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with the majority being boys, that is where the majority of attention was focused for years.  However, today we are seeing larger numbers of teen girls with ADHD, which has prompted researchers and doctors to begin new studies.  Teen girls are going through many changes, both physically and mentally.  The teenage years are tough, often resulting in the girl trying to discover herself, her values, and goals, and trying to find out where she fits in.  As you can imagine, when you add in boys and gaps with parents, the teenage years become even more challenging.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD has been a form of mental illness around for many, many years.  However, in just the past 10 years or so, this disorder has received a tremendous amount of press, which has exposed both myths and truths, along with treatment options.  While treatments are now better than ever, the first step comes in diagnosing ADHD.  Since children are most affected, especially school age children, we wanted to address diagnosing ADHD specific to children in this article.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Adult Attention Deficit Disorder or "AADD" is something relatively new.  Although children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for many years, the adult version has now been identified by medical professionals as a serious and frustrating condition.  In this article, we will provide you with specific symptoms of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder.  With this information, you or someone you know may fall into some or all of the categories, which would be a call to action.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[As a parent, you know that children all have their moments, times when they misbehave, show aggressive behavior, do not complete a task, and so on.  However, if you have a child with ADHD, then you understand all too well that these behaviors among others are exaggerated, making being a parent tough.  If you find yourself in this situation, then it is important to understand the child consequences for bad behavior in ADHD children.  That does not mean going around hitting your child but learning tools to cope, tools that will help you as a parent and teach your child what is and is not acceptable behavior.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[If you or a member of your family has recently been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), chances are your doctor will suggest you get on some type of ADHD medication, which is very common.  Now, in addition to medication, most ADHD doctors will also recommend other forms of therapy, which might include working with a behavioral specialist, a family counselor, and so on.  In this article, we will discuss the most common types of medication used but remember, you need to work closely with a reputable doctor and if at any time you are not handling the medication or you do not notice improvement, you need to let your doctor know.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, more and more people are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), a condition that causes a lack of motivation, concentration, difficulty sleeping, trouble maintaining friendships and relationships, impulsiveness, and a number of other symptoms that manifest themselves as inattentiveness.  These individuals typically have trouble planning or following through with plans, they cannot focus, and they spend excessive time trying to complete a simple task, and so on.  As you can imagine, someone with ADD struggles with everyday life.  In this article, we will talk specifically about Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms to watch for.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Today’s teenagers have their hands full with family, school, friends, and in general, life.  Unfortunately, when you add in the problem of ADHD, life can become too much to handle.  We see a growing number of teens with ADHD, which is not always diagnosed.  Instead, teens struggle with this disorder will often be told, “You’re just being lazy”, or “You need to get your head together and concentrate”.  Making these and other statements so difficult is the fact that the teen has to hear them from family, friends, and teachers but is still unable to follow such simple instructions.]]></description>
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