Because then you can be sure he really has ADHD. And you want to know what caused the child's ADHD, it could be bad diet, bad parents or something else.
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.
No; there is numerous clinical studies, brain scans, and medical knowledge confirming that ADHD is linked to underdevelopment of certain regions of the brain. The evidence supporting ADHD is long reaching and not disputed by medical professionals. In some cases, the diagnosis for ADHD is questioned but not the disorder itself.
The effects of marijuana in the ADHD population has not been fulled studied or determined. However, other clinical studies provide evidence that marijuana increases memory-related loss which could worsen existing ADHD symptoms. On the contrary, in some cases doctors have prescribed marijuana (where legal) for ADHD.
Adderall XR does work for ADHD, however, be careful and be sure that she has the correct diagnosis of ADHD. Anxiety can mimic ADHD. To properly treat and diagnose ADHD the child should be seen by a Pediatric Pshychologist, Pshyschiatrist and Pediatrician. In addition to these professionals her parents, her teacher, and the Doctors should evaluate all aspects of her daily life and routine. If you are in doubt, please see your Pediatrician.
ADHD is a real medical condition, not a fictitious disease. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person's ability to focus, control impulses, and regulate behavior. It is recognized by medical professionals and can have a significant impact on a person's daily life.
You contact a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, neurologist, pediatrician (for children) or licensed clinical social worker who understands ADHD and has experience in diagnosing it.Unfortunately since many medical schools haven't adequately taught their students about how to diagnose and treat ADHD (as several medical professionals have told me), you can't assume every medical professional knows enough about ADHD to give you or your child (ADHD is 80% genetic) a proper diagnosis. Often is can be very difficult to find someone who knows enough about ADHD to accurately diagnose it.Most of the medical professionals that do know ADHD have usually gone out of their way in investing in time and money to learn about ADHD to their credit and hopefully our gratitude.You might want to attend a local ADD Support group to get a list of people known to diagnose ADHD in your area.Make sure you ask them what training they have on ADHD. Maybe ask them which ADHD books they've read and how many people they've diagnosed with ADHD. If you're an Adult with ADHD you should ask them how many adults they've diagnosed with ADHD. Many just diagnose children with ADHD.Finding someone who can diagnose ADHD.You can search for directories or ask at your local ADHD support group.DirectoriesADDA has a list of ADD Professionalshttp://add.org/DirectoryHome.aspxso does ADD Resourceshttp://www.addresources.org/adhd_directory.phpand ADD Consultshttp://addconsults.com/directory/index.php3ADHD Support Groups ListingsYou can also try searching the web to find a local ADHD support group in your area. Or if that doesn't work (many don't have websites) here's a list of places you can look to find ADD support groups in your area.Canadian ADHD Support Groups Listingshttp://www.addcoach4u.com/canadianadhdsupportgroups.htmlUS ADHD Support Groups Listingshttp://www.addcoach4u.com/support/usadhdsupportgroups.htmlInternational ADHD Support Groups Listingshttp://www.addcoach4u.com/internationaladhdsupportgr.html
ADHD is genetic. If you think they learned it somewhere, then that is a behavior disorder and not ADHD.
Has anyone studied this? I have the same question... Also wondering if a hematoma at birth can lead to short term memory/processing issues later in life.
Sheckler does have ADHD.
No, he does not have ADHD.
adhd can not be treated and pills or patches can help to calm you down but not cure the adhd!
You do not need to go to a special school for ADHD. You can go to a regularschool if your ADHD is monitored.