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ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome
ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome
ADHD and asperger syndrome have a very similar set of symptoms. If you have any anxiety over whether your child has ADHD or Aspergers this article reviews the…...
ADHD and Asthma
ADHD and Asthma
If your child has asthma and ADHD symptoms, it is possible that their hyperactivity may be linked to their wheezing and breathing problems...
ADHD and Dyslexia
ADHD and Dyslexia
Your child is having learning and reading difficulties at school and you think there may be a problem. What might indicate dyslexia rather than Attention Deficit…...
ADHD and Over-eating
ADHD and Over-eating
Over-eating is common in adult ADHD sufferers, and a tendency to over eat can arise from a lack of impulse control or simply forgetting to eat until ravenous. Simple…...
ADHD Hyperactivity or Food Allergy?
ADHD Hyperactivity or Food Allergy?
Your child seems to be hyperactive and it is causing problems at school. Before you consider ADHD it is worth taking steps to rule out food allergy or a food intolerance...
ADHD Signs & Traits
ADHD Signs & Traits
If your child is showing behaviour problems and there is no evidence of a learning disability then ADHD should be considered. But what are signs of attention deficit…...
ADHD: Symptoms and Diagnosis
ADHD: Symptoms and Diagnosis
If your child is badly behaved and struggling at school, they could have ADHD. This article reviews what signs and symptoms characterise this disorder to lead to a…...
Can Pesticides Increase ADHD Risk?
Can Pesticides Increase ADHD Risk?
New studies suggest that pesticide exposure can increase the risk of developing ADHD. Find out how to best protect yourself and your children....
Cigarette Smoke and ADHD
Cigarette Smoke and ADHD
Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke face many health risks, with ADHD being a newly identified one....
Evidence Review: ADHD & Scientific Research
Evidence Review: ADHD & Scientific Research
What research is there that tells us how well each therapy for ADHD works? Is there enough data, or is more research needed? Health news can track latest developments,…...
How Sleep Influences ADHD
How Sleep Influences ADHD
Kids who have ADHD may also suffer from sleep problems, making ADHD symptoms worse. Find out how you can help kids get a better sleep....
Inside the ADHD Brain
Inside the ADHD Brain
Getting inside the ADHD brain means finding out what is different in people who have ADHD. New research might help us find better treatments....
Is ADHD a Genuine Condition?
Is ADHD a Genuine Condition?
You think of ADHD as a behavioural conditon, but does it really exist?...
Is ADHD Hereditary?
Is ADHD Hereditary?
ADHD is most probably one of several heriditary conditions that can cause ADHD signs in children. This article reviews the evidence and current thinking about the…...
Misdiagnosis Controversy of ADHD
Misdiagnosis Controversy of ADHD
A child's age relative to his or her peers could lead to a misdiagnosis of ADHD....
Possible Causes of ADHD
Possible Causes of ADHD
A look at how our genes, diet and other factors might be involved in development of ADHD. Are family problems or poor parenting ADHD causes?...
Pre-Natal Links to ADHD
Pre-Natal Links to ADHD
If you or someone you know is pregnant or plans to become pregnant, find out the pre-natal links to ADHD and minimise the risks....
Tests for ADHD
Tests for ADHD
If you suspect your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, there are a range of behavioural questions and tests you can answer to help your GP to…...
The Difference Between Bad Behaviour and ADHD
The Difference Between Bad Behaviour and ADHD
When a child is repeatedly showing bad behaviour there are a range of possibilities that must be considered from problems at home to attention deficit hyperactivity…...
Tobacco and Lead Exposure in ADHD
Tobacco and Lead Exposure in ADHD
Lead and tobacco exposure each can harm a foetus and increase the risk of ADHD. But together, this risk skyrockets....
Western Diet and ADHD
Western Diet and ADHD
Western diet is linked to ADHD. Find out which foods can make a positive difference in the condition....
What is ADHD?
What is ADHD?
Is your child hyperactive or suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)? A review of the condition, and why…...
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