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  • Does My Child Have ADHD? 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

    Does My Child Have ADHD? 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

    Is your child exhibiting some of the classic signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, including hyperactivity, inattention and acting impulsively?  Have you finally decided that it’s time to see your family doctor or pediatrician to get help for your child?  ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in school-age children, with roughly 10% of [...]

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    | September 24, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • The ADHD Child:  Making a Diagnosis

    The ADHD Child: Making a Diagnosis

    Has your school-age child begun to show some of the behavioral or academic signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD?  Have you considered taking your child to see a doctor to either rule out ADHD or to get a confirmed diagnosis?  When parents notice their children are constantly running and climbing when it’s inappropriate, [...]

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    | September 23, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • 5 Tips How to Discipline A ADHD Child

    5 Tips How to Discipline A ADHD Child

    Is your child suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD?  Do you need some tips on how to discipline an ADHD child effectively so as not to exacerbate the symptoms of the condition? As most parents of ADHD children already know, disciplining a child with ADHD can be a challenge, and doing it incorrectly [...]

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    | September 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

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3 Characteristics of a Child with ADHD

3 Characteristics of a Child with ADHD

| January 13, 2012 | 0 Comments

Do you have concerns that some of the symptoms or behavior your child has been exhibiting could actually reflect the characteristics of a child with ADHD?  There are several signs that could potentially point to the fact that your child is suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, but since many of these symptoms could also [...]

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Why Disciplining a Child with ADHD is a Challenge

Why Disciplining a Child with ADHD is a Challenge

| January 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

Are you the parent of a child with ADHD and feeling at your wits end because of your child’s troublesome behavior?  Do you need answers on why disciplining a child with ADHD is so difficult, and perhaps some tips that could help improve the situation?  Disciplining a child with ADHD—attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—is a challenge to say [...]

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5 Early Signs Your Child Has ADHD

5 Early Signs Your Child Has ADHD

| December 26, 2011 | 0 Comments

Has your child recently been exhibiting problem behavior that seems rash, impulsive and inappropriate?  Does he/she frequently show signs of inattention and/or hyperactivity?  If so, it may be the early signs your child has ADHD.  While only a doctor can diagnose ADHD for certain, there are a number of signs and symptoms that may indicate [...]

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5 Things You Need to Know about Your ADHD Child

5 Things You Need to Know about Your ADHD Child

| December 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Has your child recently been diagnosed with ADHD?  Do you still have several questions about the disorder, or more specifically, questions about what may have caused ADHD in your child?  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a very common and chronic condition in children that makes it difficult for them to focus on tasks [...]

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5 Causes of ADHD in Children

5 Causes of ADHD in Children

| December 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Many parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, tend to blame themselves when their children are affected, but the truth is the causes of ADHD are more likely the result of heredity rather than any choices parents may have made.  Nevertheless, although doctors and other medical experts are still relatively unclear regarding [...]

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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Medicating Your ADHD Child

3 Things to Keep in Mind When Medicating Your ADHD Child

| December 15, 2011 | 0 Comments

If your child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, one of the many treatment options your doctor may suggest is ADHD medication.  Medication for ADHD, especially when combined with other available treatments, can be very effective in managing your child’s symptoms, but like with any other type of medication, there may be side [...]

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3 Ways to Help Your ADHD Child Excel in School

3 Ways to Help Your ADHD Child Excel in School

| December 14, 2011 | 0 Comments

Has your son or daughter been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD?  Are you concerned that your child’s condition may have an adverse effect on his/her ability to succeed in school?  ADHD can be challenging to cope with at home, but the condition can be particularly troublesome at school, causing a number of [...]

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3 Differences between ADHD in Boys and Girls

3 Differences between ADHD in Boys and Girls

| December 11, 2011 | 0 Comments

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a brain disorder that affects an estimated 8%-10% of all school-age children, boys and girls included.  There is, however, some dissimilarity in the way ADHD tends to affect boys and girls.  To illustrate this, in the following article we will discuss ADHD in a bit more detail, and [...]

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ADHD Child Treatment:  How Is ADHD in Children Treated?

ADHD Child Treatment: How Is ADHD in Children Treated?

| December 10, 2011 | 0 Comments

Do you have a child who is suffering the effects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also called ADHD?  Do you need some information on ADHD child treatment to help both your child and you family cope with these effects?  ADHD is a very common condition that affects millions of children each year, and while the cause of [...]

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3 Places to Get Help for Your ADD Child

3 Places to Get Help for Your ADD Child

| December 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

Do have a child diagnosed with ADHD who is causing issues and problems both at home and at school?  Have you all but given up on trying to locate ADHD child help, and surrendered to the unpleasant notion that this is something you and your family will just have to live with forever?  Raising an [...]

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