Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , also called: ADHD
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Is it hard for your child to sit still? Does your child act without
thinking first? Does your child start but not finish things? If so, your
child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD for
short.) Nearly everyone shows some of these behaviors at times, but ADHD
lasts more than 6 months and causes problems in school, at home and in
social situations. ADHD is more common in boys than girls, and it affects 3-5 percent of children in the United States. The principal characteristics of ADHD are
No one knows exactly what causes ADHD. It runs in families, so genetics may be a factor. A complete evaluation by a trained professional is the only way to know for sure if your child has ADHD. Treatment often includes medicines to control symptoms. Structure at home and at school is also important. Parenting classes or behavioral therapy may also help. Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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Start Here
- A Look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (National Institute of Mental Health)
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ADHD: What Parents Should Know(American
Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health)
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- Overviews
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Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
(National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) -
Short Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions about AD/HD(Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Also available in Spanish
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What Is AD/HD?(Nemours Foundation)
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What Is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?(Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
- Latest News
- Scientists Find Key Brain Circuits for Attention(07/16/2008, Reuters Health)
- ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk(07/07/2008, HealthDay)
- ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs(06/25/2008, HealthDay)
- More News on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Diagnosis/Symptoms
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Symptoms of ADHD(Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Diagnosis of AD/HD in Adults(Children and
Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Symptoms of ADHD(Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Treatment
- Drug Information (Drugwatch.com is a comprehensive Web site featuring extensive information about ADHD medications, drug interactions, and drug side effects.)
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ADHD Medicines(American Academy of Family
Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
- ADHD Parents Medication Guide(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association) - Large PDF file
- Managing Medication for Adults with AD/HD(Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Medication Management for Children and Adolescents with AD/HD(Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Also available in Spanish
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Medications(National
Institute of Mental Health)
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Methylphenidate and Clonidine Help Children with ADHD and Tics(National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Psychosocial Treatment for Children and Adolescents with AD/HD(Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Alternative Therapy
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments(Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Coping
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)(Nemours Foundation)
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Parenting a Child with AD/HD(Children and
Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Also available in Spanish
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Peer Relationships and ADHD(Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
Also available in Spanish
- Related Issues
- Accommodation Plan for Teachers and Parents: (LD and ADHD)(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
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AD/HD and Coexisting Disorders(Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
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ADHD and Risk of Injuries(Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
Also available in Spanish
- ADHD and the Military(Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Online)
- ADHD: Not Just for Kids Anymore(Food and Drug Administration)
- Helping Children and Youth with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Systems of Care(Center for Mental Health Services)
- Financial Issues
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ADHD Drugs: Summary of Affordable Alternatives(Consumers
Union of U.S.)
Also available in Spanish
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ADHD Drugs: Summary of Affordable Alternatives(Consumers
Union of U.S.)
- Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Attention Deficit Disorder with
Hyperactivity(National
Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Attention Deficit Disorder with
Hyperactivity
- Research
- AAP/AHA Clarification of Statement on Cardiovascular Evaluation and Monitoring of Children and Adolescents with Heart Disease Receiving Medications for ADHD(American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics)
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ADHD Genetic Research Study at NIH(National
Human Genome Research Institute)
- Children with ADHD Should Get Heart Tests Before Treatment with Stimulant Drugs(American Heart Association)
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Science News about ADHD(National
Institute of Mental Health)
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St. John's Wort Shows No Impact on the Symptoms of ADHD(National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Community-wide intervention to improve the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder assessment and treatment...
- Article: Overweight in children and adolescents in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder:...
- Article: Functional gene variation in the human norepinephrine transporter: association with...
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- see more articles
- Directories
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
- Organizations
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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National Institute of Mental Health
- Law and Policy
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Educational Rights for Children with AD/HD(Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Also available in Spanish
- Legal Rights: Higher Education and the Workplace(Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Educational Rights for Children with AD/HD(Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Statistics
- Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disability: 2004-2006(National Center for Health Statistics) - Large PDF file
- Children
- ADHD Medicines(Nemours Foundation)
- What Is Hyperactivity?(Nemours Foundation)
- Teenagers
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AD/HD and Driving(Children and Adults
with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Also available in Spanish
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ADHD(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in Spanish
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ADHD Medications(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in Spanish
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AD/HD and Driving(Children and Adults
with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Women
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Women and AD/HD(Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Women and AD/HD(Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Adults
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ADHD in Adults(American Academy of Family
Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
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Coaching for Adults with AD/HD(Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Also available in Spanish
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Social Skills in Adults with AD/HD(Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Also available in Spanish
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ADHD in Adults(American Academy of Family
Physicians)