Introducción ¿Es difÃcil que su hijo se esté quieto? ¿Su hijo actúa sin pensar primero? ¿Empieza por hacer algo y no lo termina? Si es asÃ, es posible que padezca del trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH). Casi todas las personas a veces muestran algunas de estas conductas, pero el TDAH persiste más … Read more
by Susan Lasky | Oct 15, 2018 How ADD/ADHD Diagnostic Terminology (and Thinking) Has Changed ADHD is NOT a new or made-up disorder, contrary to what the skeptics have been saying for the 25+ years that I’ve been an ADD coach, diagnosed ADDult and parent of a now-grown child with ADHD. So respond to the critics by showing them more … Read more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Definition Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). Additional information about ADHD can be found on the NIMH Health Topics page on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Trends in Prevalence of … Read more
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Children with ADHD and/or learning disabilities often feel overwhelmed by the challenges they face at school. From focusing during a lecture to remembering homework assignments to completing standardized tests, school can be difficult for them.
Teens with ADHD often times can’t tell when they are on medication or when the medication is wearing off,
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Treatment among U.S. children and adolescents with ADHD
Written by Kimberly Holland and Elsbeth Riley | Illustrations by Tony Bueno Medically Reviewed by George T. Krucik, MD, MBA on September 4, 2014 Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that most often occurs in children. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details. It can be a difficult … Read more
ADHD: Keeping Track of Numbers Learn more about attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and discover how CDC’s research helps us all understand how ADHD impacts children and families. What is ADHD? ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood and often lasts into adulthood. More than 1 in 10 children, 4-17 years … Read more