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With summer vacation more than half over, the start of the new school year is quickly approaching. As anxious parents start the preparations for getting their children back-to-school, the parents of children with learning disabilities cope with the added pressure of a potentially rocky transition from an easy summer schedule to the structured school environment.

This transition can be very difficult for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) because they often have tremendous difficulty behaving …

With an average of three to four million children taking prescribed stimulant medications to control symptoms of ADHD, the list of possible side effects is not only long, but daunting as well.

There are new studies that may provide some hope for sufferers and parents alike. However, research has revealed that perhaps parents will not have to medicate their children and expose them to prescription-related risks at all.

Imaging studies at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) say that some youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder displayed normal patterns of brain …

By Tess Thompson

Although it is commonly believed to be a condition that primarily affects children, it is estimated that 12 to 15 million American adults also suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. But because child ADHD treatment and symptoms can differ slightly from adult ADHD and treatment, and because research into adult ADHD is still in its early stages, many adults do not know how to evaluate whether they are suffering from the disorder.

There is no single test that will identify ADHD, and there are no specific genetic or biological …

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 …

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 …

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects the mental functioning and organization of the person who suffers. Researchers have found that these changes to the individuals ability to organize their thoughts and control their impulses is related to brain chemicals that are responsible for the communication of these functions.

Several of these brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, are dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. These have also been implicated in other mood disorders such as depression and to a greater degree, Parkinson’s disease.

The correlation between …

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with adult ADHD? Or, do you wonder if perhaps you or a loved one may be showing symptoms of this disorder?

You are not alone -  there are increasing numbers of adults who are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder every single day.

If any of the above describes your situation, you may have asked at one time or another What is it like to have adult ADHD?

If it is not diagnosed and treated, adult ADHD can play havoc with your …

At a young age children can sometimes tear through the house like a tornado, leaving a wake of destruction in their path. Especially young boys enjoy roughhousing, climbing on furniture and seemingly lose interest in their toys after only several minutes.

For many parents these years are exhausting but time limited. Children under the age of five often exhibit all of these symptoms and more. They are a function of their growing and maturing neurological system and not necessarily a picture of what is to come.

Parents ask the …

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 …

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a combination of neural disorganizations that several different professional organizations believe are responsible for the symptoms and learning disabilities that are associated with the condition. The theory is that in order to perform higher learning and organizational thought the brain must begin by being organized and without injury.

Those who ascribe to the belief that kinesiology can assist in the treatment of those with ADHD or learning disabilities also believe that many of us suffer from cranial injuries that go undiagnosed. …