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What is ADHD
ADHD is a neurobiological disorder located in the prefrontal cortex, and it is also a type of brain wiring different than the general population. It can be considered a disorder and a gift, and it affects all areas of functioning to a degree. But the main area of life it will affect is your executive function, or the area of the brain that organizes, plans and executes goals.
Myths Surrounding ADHD
There are many myths that surround Attention Deficit Disorder, and sadly they are believed by many unsuspecting people who know nothing about the disorder. A lot of these myths have developed from years and years of medical professionals diagnosing only young boys and no one else.
ADHD Combined Type Disorder
This type of ADHD has six or more symptoms listed in the DSM-IV for Psychiatric disorders in both hyperactivity and inattention. This is the most severe type of ADHD, and it is the most difficult to treat. You will need to spend alot of extra time with your child if he/she has this type of ADHD.
Counseling and ADHD
When it comes to counseling and ADHD, anything is better than nothing. Some courses of treatment will most likely be more helpful than others, but talking about one's problems will help ease the feelings of being alone that ADDers tend to have.
Caring for a Child with ADHD - What do Parents Need to Know
It can be extremely difficult for the entire family to raise a child with ADHD. But learning specific parenting skills in relation to ADHD is extremely important for the health of the child as well as the relationship between child and parent. One thing that would be really useful for parents is to join a support group that is both educational and socially supportive.
How To Recognize the Symptoms of ADHD
An ADHD diagnosis is not formal until formal tests have been given by a licensed psychologist or other mental health professional. Unfortunately, these days school teachers are the ones making the diagnosis when they usually have no qualifications to be able to do so.
ADHD in Teens
Raising teens in general can be difficult, but raising an adolescent with ADHD can be quite the task. This is because teens with ADHD are less emotionally mature than their peers.
Frequently Asked Questions About ADD
ADHD is a neurobiological disorder located in the prefrontal cortex, and it is also a type of brain wiring different than the general population.
Age When ADHD is Diagnosed
Some parents notice signs of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in their kids before they even start school. The child may not be able to sit still for very long or pay attention to games or television. But just because a parent thinks their child shows signs of ADHD does not mean that they have the disorder.
ADHD with Hyperactivity
ADHD with Hyperactivity/Impulsivity is what most people think of when it comes to attention deficit disorder. The sufferer is restless, hyper, impulsive, disorganized, very distractible and has a lot of trouble focusing. These are the children that are bouncing off the walls from an early age, and the children that will have trouble with school and play from the start.
ADHD in Adults
For many years, ADHD was thought to be a child disorder, and more specifically a disorder only found in young boys. But with medical technology and research evolving, it has been found that many children with ADD do not grow out of it when they become adults.
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