No. ADHD is a diagnosis that is made with a list of symptoms; these symptoms include restlessness, lack of focus, and fidgeting. These symptoms can be found in almost any child just being a 'kid'. The combination of symptoms and severity make the diagnosis of ADHD.
Yes, a child can be autistic and have ADHD. The two conditions often occur side-by-side so many children will be diagnosed with both disorders. Often ASD can mask ADHD or vice versa as there is a lot of over-lap between the two conditions.
No. Each child diagnosed with ADHD should be perscribed an ADHD treatment that will work for them. The same thing isn't going to work with every child.
"Well, yes and no. ADHD treatment is different for each child affected, but there are standard medications and things like that which are used in each treatment."
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I see you are asking "What are the treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults?"
Treatment. Standard treatments for ADHD in adults typically involve medication, education, skills training, and psychological counseling. A combination of these is often the most effective treatment. These treatments can help manage many symptoms of ADHD, but they don't cure it.
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If they have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) they are, but not if they have just ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder).
Yes, but it is very likely that it will be passed down genetically as well. If treated, you can certainly be a great parent.
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
No person should be forced into any special treatment or system without their consent. If a school environment specialized for a person with ADHD is available, a person with ADHD should be allowed to choose whether he or she would want to attend. In most cases, special schools aren't needed to treat ADHD. The most proven methods include psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and medication.
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.
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.
Children suffering from ADHD will often show symptoms that include inattentiveness, hypersensitivity, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Although these are some of the signs of ADHD, one cannot diagnose efficiently a child based on these signs, and one should consult with a doctor for an official diagnosis.
No, there are far more ADHD's than lead pencils eaten or in total. By the way did you know that there is no (toxic) Lead in pencils anyway? And still, why should ADHD's eat pencils??
ADHD is incurable.
Diet info here www.vaxa.com/ADHD-diet-information.cfm www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.htm for symptoms
If a person displays many symptoms of ADHD [see related questions] one could suggest a person has ADHD. In some cases, such as inattentive subtypes of ADHD a person would not display obvious external symptoms. Only a doctor can confirm a diagnosis of ADHD.
Goal setting can be an important step for any person with ADHD, including children. Goal setting will help a person with ADHD see the steps in between their success - i.e., finish essay thesis, research topic, write essay, receive good mark. Goal setting will help them stay on track and see the progress they are making.
Children with ADHD can be fidgety, have a very short attention span, be impulsive, and have difficulty completing tasks
The fact is no. Most kids will not grow out of ADHD but, You can get help with it at a younger age it will help with the rest of there life.