Attention Deficit Disorder Site
	Erika Lyn Smith BellaOnline's Attention Deficit Disorder Editor

Appropriate ADD Behavior
As a parent of a high-energy child with ADHHHHHHD I have learned not to apologize for what is appropriate age and situational behaviors.

Attention Deficit Disorder Updated
Previously ADD was named minimal brain damage, minimal brain function, and hyperkinesis; although today researchers know, someone with ADD does not have brain damage.

Children and ADD or ADHD
A hyperactive, impulsive, and easily distracted child is often diagnosed ADD or ADHD. ADD children are highly creative, not lazy. ADD can be a positive thing. Find out how.

Consistency is the Key with ADD
Consistency is the key when working with young children and teenagers, especially children diagnosed ADD. When life is consistent, children know what to expect and this is calming to ADD children.

Danger ADD Teens and the Internet
Impulsivity and the internet can make for a dangerous situation for ADD or ADHD children. Most parents would not send a child to run an errand at the local store without first showing him how to get to the store, yet many parents never think about allowing a child to surf unsupervised.

Danger Guns in the House
Do you ask the parents of your child's playmates if they own and maintain any firearms in their household? Initially one might believe this is none of my business but as a mother I have every right to know if my son maybe in danger if playing at a friend's home.

Danger Kids Playing Around Cars
As I passed the children, I was thinking about how impulsive all children are, especially ADD children. I know many ADD children; boys especially love cars and often want to emulate a parent by driving.

Defining ADD and ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD is a neurological based behavior disorder. ADD is not a mythical illness, although many people would like us to believe otherwise.

Facts about ADD or ADHD
There have been many theories as to what causes ADHD. Now find out what we do know about ADD, you might be surprised.

Parenting Children with ADD
A child who displays all the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder only at home but none of the symptoms at school than the case is less likely ADD or ADHD, and more likely a parenting or family situation that needs education.

Sleep Apnea or ADD
In some cases, children diagnosed with ADHD may instead have a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. The symptoms of both disorders include, hyperactivity or restlessness, poor concentration, and distractibility or irritability are symptoms of both disorders. Find out how to tell the difference.

Sleep Disturbances and ADD
Sleep disturbances are common in children and adults with ADD or ADHD. Children especially may have difficulty falling asleep, due mainly in lack of life experiences on how to self-calm and slow down. Find out how to improve your child's sleep.

Three Characteristics of ADD
There are three main characteristics present in children diagnosed with AD/HD; are impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility.

Violent Video Games Increase ADD Aggression
Numerous studies show that playing violent video games increases aggressive and argumentative behavior in children, especially children with ADD or ADHD.