Archive for April, 2008
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Holly F asked: I am doing a research paper for college, and was wondering how effective adderall was for treating ADHD in children?
Either a statistical percentage, or even a yes it worked for my child, or no it didn't work, will be a great help!
I have looked everywhere, ...
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Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Sue Perkins asked: The estimate is that around 5% of all school-aged children have ADHD and the condition is on the increase; although this may partly be due to a better understanding of the disorder and the diagnostic guidelines being clearer. There is currently no cure for ADHD and many ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Aliza Adar Levine asked: An ADHD diagnosis is not accurate until formal tests have been given by a licensed psychologist or other mental health professional. Unfortunately, it is often school teachers who make the diagnosis, although they usually have no qualifications to do so. It is best to be cautious ...
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Angie Dixon asked: If your child has ADHD, talking to his teacher may be the most important thing you can do to help him function more effectively at school in spite of his ADHD, and maybe even because of the ADHD.
Most teachers want to help their students, and most ...
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
Keith Londrie asked: 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. I ...
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Sunday, April 13th, 2008
mburger71897 asked: I'm looking for specific brands of herbal, homeopathic, supplements, etc. My son is 7 and has been diagnosed with ADHD and I would like some suggestions as we are not going to medicate him. Thanks!Gina
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Sunday, April 13th, 2008
♥Special Red Girl™ asked: I heard they're similar. & also, can a person drive a car with any of those diagnoses? I know 1 person who has Autism & he drives. & my friend's sister has ADHD & drives.Craig
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
tangerine asked: I've read several books about adult ADHD, and they all seem to emphasize the use of medication. I have nothing against the use of medication, but I can't afford it right now. Is there any way for those of us who have ADHD and can't afford medication to ...
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Juliet Cohen asked: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of ...
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
Susan Kruger asked: Do you know why you have ADD/ADHD? Because you are extremely intelligent! No, I am not being sarcastic. In fact, I could not be more sincere. Most people with ADD/ADHD (herein called ADHD) have such a strong interest in a great variety of things, they have a ...
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