The number of children diagnosed as having ADHD has risen from 6.1% in 1997 to 10.2% in 2016 — leading some people to believe that the condition is overdiagnosed and children are being overmedicated. Read more: Why Is ADHD Controversial? Article
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What Are the Symptoms of ADHD in Kids? Tests, Medication
What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Learn to recognize ADHD symptoms in children.
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Childhood ADHD Quiz: Test, Symptoms & Medication
Find out causes, symptoms, and treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a widespread behavioral condition...
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ADHD in Children: Understanding, Discipline and Better Parenting
ADHD is a common disorder seen in children. Parents can learn tips and techniques to teach children life skills, coping...
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ADHD: ADHD in Women and Girls
Women and girls have ADHD, but the signs may be more subtle. WebMD tells you how it may present itself in females.
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ADHD Symptoms: What Makes Them Worse?
ADHD symptoms get worse with bad habits. Watch your lifestyle so hyperactivity, impulsivity, restlessness, fidgeting,...
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Can ADHD Cause Speech Problems?
ADHD is short for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ADHD can cause speech problems — including word pronunciation.
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What Is ADHD in Children?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) causes the following symptoms in children: excessive activity, problems concentrating, and difficulty controlling impulses. Stimulant medications are the most common medication used to treat ADHD.
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13 Tips for Parenting a Teen With ADHD
Parenting a teenager who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging. Parents can use specific strategies to help their teen cope with school and homework. Special care should be taken to help an ADHD teen drive safely and avoid alcohol and drug use.
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Is ADHD a Form of Autism?
While symptoms of ADHD and ASD may overlap, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not a form of autism. Here are the differences between ADHD vs. ASD.
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What Kind of Therapy Is Best for ADHD?
ADHD is a condition associated with impulsive behavior and inattention. The best kind of therapy for ADHD is cognitive behavioral therapy, although schema therapy, talk therapy and marriage and family therapy are helpful as well.
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Can ADHD Be Cured?
ADHD cannot be cured. Early diagnosis and management with a good treatment plan can help a person manage their symptoms.
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Parenting a Child With ADHD
ADHD is a behavioral condition with characteristics that include hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. Parenting a child with ADHD presents a variety of challenges. Treatment options for children with ADHD include medication and behavioral therapy.
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Does ADHD Worsen With Age?
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a condition that causes problems with focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that affect every part of your life. For adults with ADHD, it is common to have less hyperactivity, but other symptoms like trouble concentrating and controlling urges can last.
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What Are the Ten Symptoms of ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a medical condition that affects a person’s behavior.
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Can Parents Make ADHD Worse?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. The symptoms of ADHD aren't something parents can control or prevent, but they can help children manage ADHD.
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What Can Parents Do to Help Their Child With ADHD?
Children who have ADHD can be hard to parent. Parents can help their child with ADHD by focusing on their child's strength, keeping their child busy, encouraging outdoor activities, helping their child get restful sleep and creating structure in the home.
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14 Signs of ADHD: Does Your Child Have ADHD?
Usually, children have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. However, children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not just grow out of these behaviors. The symptoms continue, can be severe, and can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with friends.
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What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in a Person?
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder in which a child displays frequent patterns of anger, arguing, or defiance towards authority figures. Symptoms of ODD may include frequently losing temper, being annoyed by others, arguing with adults, refusing to comply with adult requests, refusing to follow orders and rules, deliberately trying to annoy or upset people, blaming others for their own mistakes or misbehavior, and being spiteful or vindictive.
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What Does ADHD Look Like in Preschoolers?
ADHD symptoms in kids can be difficult to recognize, especially in preschoolers. Here’s how you can tell if your preschooler has ADHD.
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How Do You Discipline a Tween With ADHD?
ADHD generally causes inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Discipline a tween with ADHD by setting clear rules, having reasonable expectations, and reinforcing positive behavior.
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