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ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome
For a concerned parent, coming to terms with the fact that something is wrong with a child is traumatic; what can be even more concerning is hearing a wide range of...
ADHD and Asthma
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can affect up to 5% of children, and asthma and allergy are presently estimated to affect at least 10% of UK children....
ADHD and Dyslexia
Whilst it may be tempting to place a badge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on a child to explain both bad behaviour and a lack of educational progress at...
ADHD and Over-eating
Sufferers of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD will experience considerable emotional distress as a consequence of low self-esteem and self worth,...
ADHD Hyperactivity or Food Allergy?
Your child is clearly hyperactive, cannot sit still, and seems to have trouble paying attention to anything or anyone. It is causing problems at school, and your...
ADHD Signs & Traits
Picture the following scenario.
The telephone rings and it is the school, again, summoning you to yet another meeting with your child's teachers to discuss a...
ADHD: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Any parent who has been summoned to school for the 'umpteenth time' to discuss their child's bad behaviour or lack of educational progress in class could be forgiven...
Can Pesticides Increase ADHD Risk?
Many healthy people want to avoid pesticide exposure to protect their health. Pesticide exposure has been linked to a number of growing health concerns. But for...
Cigarette Smoke and ADHD
Finding out risk factors that can impact a person’s chances of developing ADHD or making their symptoms worse is important. In a recent study, it was found that when...
Evidence Review: ADHD & Scientific Research
Over the years, a very wide range of therapies have been developed to address the problems caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder or...
How Sleep Influences ADHD
Finding out how lifestyle habits influence ADHD is more important than ever to help people with ADHD live healthy, happy lives. Sometimes, the question is whether...
Inside the ADHD Brain
An important part of helping people with ADHD manage their symptoms is to learn what is happening inside the brain. While most research does focus on treatment, more...
Is ADHD a Genuine Condition?
The debate surrounding the existence of ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has been ongoing in the media and the medical and scientific community for...
Is ADHD Hereditary?
When every textbook approach to addressing behavioural problems in a child fails, it may be time to stop looking at family dynamics in the search to find an e...
Misdiagnosis Controversy of ADHD
An important part of treating ADHD is to accurately diagnose it in the first place. But in a recent study, it was found that misdiagnosis of ADHD may be a major...
Possible Causes of ADHD
No-one knows exactly what causes ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known as ADD or attention deficit disorder. The research shows that there...
Pre-Natal Links to ADHD
Whatever a pregnant woman is exposed to during pregnancy, it is quite safe to assume that the foetus will be exposed as well. It is generally a wise approach in...
Tests for ADHD
If your child is experiencing significant and persistent behaviour problems and you suspect that they may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, you...
The Difference Between Bad Behaviour and ADHD
When poor behaviour is exhibited by a child at home or at school, it should be understood that it means something. The challenge for a parent or...
Tobacco and Lead Exposure in ADHD
Much of the research today is aimed at finding new, better treatments for ADHD, especially in children who struggle with it on a daily basis. But researchers are now...
Western Diet and ADHD
One important area of research in the area of ADHD is how diet can impact the symptoms and management of the condition. A recent study found diets that were high in...
What is ADHD?
The term ADHD stands for 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder', but this syndrome can also be referred to as ADD or 'Attention Deficit Disorder'. Rarely, the...
