When you have attention-deficit disorder (ADD), you don’t spend money like most other people. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can throw your finances into turmoil, and because these financial pitfalls are directly related to your ADD symptoms, they can seem impossible to overcome.

The good news is that it is possible to get ADD-related financial disorganization under control and begin to enjoy a more stable relationship to your money. ADD and Your Mon… More >>

ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder

Adult ADD drugs for treating symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder can prove to be very effective if medication is prescribed in the correct context. However, patients tend to rely more on over the counter medication that can prove to be ineffective and even harmful in many cases.

If adult ADD medication has been prescribed, it is all the more important to follow the instructions of the physician to the last word as even small changes in dosage and the period for which it should be administered can make a vast difference.

Adult ADD drugs need to …

There are many reasons that can lead to the occurrence of ADHD in children. Most of these factors have been studied in detail. One of the causative factors that have been postulated to have a profound impact on ADHD is lack of proper nutrition. A growing number of scientific studies have linked nutritional deficiencies like deficiency of essential fatty acids and amino acids has been linked to ADHD. Also, intake of some ingredients found in foods has been linked with the onset of ADHD.

If this does not convince you let us look at the results …

Founded by Samuel Hahnemann, in 1755, on the principle of “Similia Similibus Curentur” (Like Cures Like), the homeopathic treatment regime is basically a holistic method of healing that seeks the help of healing properties of your own body.

homeopathy focuses on the treatment of each patient as an individual addressing all expressions of a person, be it mental, emotional or physical. The best part of a homeopathic treatment is that its remedies are gentle yet powerful and at the same time have minimal or no side effects.

All homeopathic remedies are based on natural resources and do …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has gained publicity as a disorder that affects children. Contrary to the popular perception, children do not outgrow this condition and it is possible that between 30 to 70 percent of children diagnosed with this condition may continue to exhibit it even as adults. It is also possible that this condition may not have been diagnosed as children and becomes more prominent only when they grow older.

The first condition is more prevalent in males whereas the second condition is more common in females. Though, this condition has been extensively studied …

Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes — from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming — and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.

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This clear and valuable book dispels a variety of myths about attention deficit disorder (ADD). Since both authors have ADD themselves,… More >>

Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood

The number of cases of ADD/ADHD continues to rise every year, with more and more children and adults receiving a diagnosis each day. There are numerous statistics with Attention Deficit Disorder and while not every result is the same for each study, there are definite trends and common traits that seem to emerge over this condition.

Earlier studies indicated that over 20% of school-age children were affected with this disorder, although there seems to now be a more conservative estimate of 3-5% that is accepted. In addition, approximately 1 in 82 (or 1.21% or …

When a child or adult is suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder, they will need to learn to adapt their lives and circumstances to be able to deal with this condition on a daily basis.

Many will suffer from poor organizational skills, periods of hyperactivity as well as problems concentrating on tasks. In order to deal with these troublesome symptoms each day, sufferers will need to come up with items to help attention deficit disorder.

Each person will be unique in the symptoms they struggle with, and therefore the coping tools that will work for one person …

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a behavioral disorder that affects between 3-5 percent of the population under 19 years old. It usually shows itself during childhood, presenting with symptoms such as inattention or hyperactivity that seems to appear in patterns, forgetfulness, poor impulse control and being easily distracted.

There have been improvements in diagnosing the condition, with one common tool being the Connors rating scales for Attention Deficit Disorder.

The Connors rating scales revised (CRS-R) are just one step towards diagnosis. It consists of paper and pencil questionnaires that are to be filled out by …

I wanted to post this story that is on CNN for all of you. It raises a VERY valid point: Just who IS diagnosing all of these children with ADHD or ADD?

When my son was in second grade, I was told by a teacher that it was ‘necessary’ that he go into special ed classes – which really meant “I don’t want to deal with him or do my job and since I’m lazy, we’re going to label your son for life.”

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, please get the proper testing done …