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ADD is no longer considered and existing disorder: Instead, psychiatrists diagnose ADHD (with the 'Hyperactive' part). This is primarily due to the fact that even those originally thought to have ADD show hyperactive symptoms. A patient with ADHD is diagnosed as being either Hyperactive/Impulsive, Attention-Deficit, or a combination of both - meaning that even someone diagnosed as Hyperactive/Impulsive will also have the Attention-Deficit part (and vice verse), but not to the extent that he/she is diagnosed with a combination (mainly equal balance). Concerning ADHD, the common average is 5%, although this is varied based on the method/study used to come up with this average. I've even heard 1 in 10, and as low as 2 in 100.... But 5% is the general known amount.
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What is the difference between ADHD in adults and kids having ADHD?
ADHD is more commonly diagnosed and treated in kids. Aside from this, both children and adults generally manifest the disease in a very similar fashion.
Effects of Ritalin on Kids without ADHD?
Ritalin is essentially speed, it's a drug. If you DON'T have ADHD you shouldn't take it. It can be addictive so you shouldn't give it to your children without consulting a doctor first.
What are some of the vitamin supplements for someone with adhd>?
Some vitamin supplements that are helpful to someone with adhd are fish oil, melotonin and zinc. Some children with adhd have lower levels of zinc that children without adhd and zinc supplements have been should to help improve adhd symptoms. Fish oil may improve mental skills in children and melotonin is a natural sleep aid and can decrease your child's excess energy.
Do teenage boys with ADHD have to pay more for car insurance?
I have not seen a case where a child with ADHD has been charge more for auto insurance that any child of the same sex and age. This is a good question because the auto application does ask if any drivers have any disability and ADHD could be proven to cause more of a risk of an accident. Due to the attention problems that ADHD cause, and insurance company could easily make the case that a child with diagnosed ADHD would be at a higher risk of having an accident than a child without such a disability. I believe that insurance companies would have to reduce the rates of children without such disorder and make the rates even out in order to make it basically even to them overall but reduce those without ADHD and increase those with ADHD in order to be fair.
What are children with ADHD like?
Children with ADHD can be fidgety, have a very short attention span, be impulsive, and have difficulty completing tasks
Where can i learn more information about a diet plan for children with adhd?
Children with ADHD should be following a specific diet that has a lot fish and omega 3 fatty acids in it. It helps the receptors in the brain do what they are supposed to do better. newideas.net/adhd/adhd-diet
How was Leonardo da Vinci able to work with ADHD?
he didn't have adhd. people disaplined their children then therefore adhd didn't exist.
Is the drug 'ridilin' addictive?
YesThe slang for Ridilin on the streets is know as "poor mans coke" the effect for a person without ADHD can be similar to that of coke. HOWEVER for those with ADHD the effect will not give them the same effect in fact it will do the opposite, obviously because that is what Ridilin is prescribed for(ADHD).
Why does adderall make you feel like you have ADD?
It makes a regular person without ADHD feel like they do have ADHD. Probably because of the "wired" feeling, since it is a stimulant. Those with ADHD actually feel a paradoxical effect and feel calmer and focused as opposed to so "all over the place" per se. I have ADHD and take Adderall XR.
What is a good adhd diet for children?
There are several coupon sites that offer this info . Here is one of many: www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets
Is there a website that offers more information on the ADHD diet for children?
WebMD has a section on ADHD, which includes diet suggestions for children and adults. There is also a site called ADHD awareness that has some pieces about nutrition. Many ADD/ADHD people self-medicate with caffeine, which should be discouraged.
How does one find a tutor for a child suffering from ADHD?
You can find a tutor at Success4school.com. They offer tutoring for ADHD children.
