ADHD should only be diagnosed by a professional. Frank Barnhill, M.D., author of Mistaken for ADHD, listed nearly 50 conditions in his book that can be mistaken for ADHD.
Dr. Barnhill said irritability, hyperactivity, poor memory and bad grades are classic ADHD symptoms, but they can be also symptoms of sleep apnea, thyroid disorders, food Allergies, seizures and learning disabilities.
ADHD diagnoses are rising at nearly 3% per year according to the Centers For Disease Control, which could mean as many as 9 million kids with ADHD in 2010.
A diet high in protein, complex carbs, and Omega-3s will be beneficial to a child with ADHD. For more information, visit WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets
Energy drinks are very high in caffeine. Caffeine tends to make people with ADHD feel more alert and calm, rather than jittery, as high doses of caffeine make other people feel.
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.
Most people find that a diet low in carbohydrates and high in proteins does help their children with ADHD by lowering their blood sugar. These diets are not usually endorsed by health professionals.
Children with learning disabilities can have ADHD, and it has been found more common within individuals with learning problems. However, learning disabilities can occur on their own or with another disorder.
because its healthy
ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and effects many people. Most people associate it with children, but many adults have it as well. Since ADHD is a neurological disorder there is speculation that brain building foods like foods high in omega 3 acids, fatty acids, and B vitamins can help.
It can. Don't do it. Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have a high risk of psychiatric problems, particularly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, or both. Often children with FASD are initially diagnosed with ADHD. A new study is the first to examine a range of cognitive factors and social behavior in children with FASD and ADHD, finding that those with FASD have significantly weaker social cognition and facial emotion-processing abilities.
well there are kids with ADD/ADHD and then there is hyperactive children a lot people just throw theses hyper kids as being ADHD, but when you do have ADD/ADHD and on the right medication and it make all the difference!! i have ADD and all in grade and high school it horrible for me just to stay on task if i could have help it would of made a big diffidence. so id say mother just want to be able to help.
There is no proven evidence of a link between the food you eat and ADHD, but there are some health professionals which believe that a low carb, high protein diet can help curb ADHD symptoms.
They are growing so they need more energy/food. (Also, they are always active.)
just pretend liike she is a normal girl shes not all that much different jus cuz she has adhd