What is ADD/ADHD
Not sure of what ADHD is? Browse these sites and you should find the definition, testing options and other topics to help enhance your basic understanding of ADD/ADHD.
50 Conditions That Mimic ADD  [offsite link]
Interesting reading about 50 medical, biological, emotional and mental conditions that mimic ADD. If you are searching for reasons behind your childīs behavior, here are some possibilities. ADD and ADHD Home Page  [offsite link]
The author of this site believes that AD/HD is a gift of being a "hunter" in todayīs world. It is worth looking into. There is also information concerning coaching and many other topics. ADD From The Inside [offsite link]
A wonderful descriptive article on ADD can be found here. The author discusses how ADDers are different, ADD characteristics, and recommended accommodations. Fact Sheet-ADHD [offsite link]
This is a very short, simple breakdown of the different types of ADHD. The site is worth the time to browse-it concerns not only ADHD, but also various types of learning disabilities. Guidelines For Diagnosis From American Academy of Pediatrics  [offsite link]
This clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for the assessment and diagnosis of school-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This guideline, the first of 2 sets of guidelines to provide recommendations on this condition, is intended for use by primary care clinicians working in primary care settings. Is ADHD a Legitimate Disorder? 
This article discusses the effect of the media in relation to Attention Deficit Disorder. The critics claim it is not an actual disorder and that there is no scientific proof it exists. Less attention is given to the overwhelming scientific evidence to support ADHD than is given to perpetuate the m NIH Consensus Statement: Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD  [offsite link]
For clinicians, from the National Institutes of Health, a consensus statement reflecting an assessment of medical knowledge available at the time the statement was written. It provides a "snapshot in time" of the state of knowledge on the conference topic. When reading the statement, keep in mind that new knowledge is inevitably accumulating through medical research. Subscribe to the Attention Deficit Newsletter
The best Attention Deficit Newsletter. Subscribe today. The Search For Stimulation [offsite link]
Great information here from a child psychiatrist who uses the case of an 11 year-old-boy to explain diagnosis and treatment. He covers the use of stimulant medication, behavior management, and parent training for behavior management. Understanding AD/HD [offsite link]
Visit this site for information about AD/HD. Right now the home page is focusing on school issues, but there is more to this site. Understanding ADHD [offsite link]
The American Medical Association addresses ADD/ADHD in this article for parents. Unraveling The Add/Adhd Fiasco [offsite link]
The number of children being diagnosed with ADD/ADHD has skyrocketed, along with prescriptions for Ritalin and other powerful amphetamine drugs to treat these problem children. This pharmaceutical answer to a behavioral disorder is one of the most controversial subjects in parenting today, and Dr. David Stein offers parents a safe, foolproof alternative. Challenging the disease theories of ADD/ADHD, Stein discusses the conditions in modern society and the American family that cause so many child Weathering The Storm: Living and Learning With ADHD [offsite link]
Wanna read about what itīs like to live, learn, and cope with ADD? Check this out! What is AD/HD and how is it diagnosed? [offsite link]
This article is just what the title states and there are links to additional information. Who Can Diagnose ADHD? [offsite link]
This article sheds light on which professionals may diagnose ADD, and includes commentary on advantages and disadvantages of each one. Great info! Women and ADHD
Discusses the effects of ADD on women. Also, the differences in how males and females are diagnosed and the effects of undiagnosed women til later in life. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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