Archive for December, 2008
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Ashley asked: I am working on a presentation about ADD/ADHD and I need some personal feedback. What do YOU think about this ADD/ADHD phenomenon? Do you think it’s over-diagnosed? Do you think it even exists? Are you diagnosed with it? Can you tell me about some of ...
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008
grumpylover1978 asked: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a growing concern in the United States. How does ADHD differ from disruptive behavior disorder? How can these two disorders affect a classroom? Do you believe doctors over-prescribe medication for ADHD? Explain your answer.Jane
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Robert William Locke asked: Did you know that 8% of major league basketball players were on ADD (attention deficit disorder) psychostimulant medication during the 2008 season? They had to get exemptions because these drugs are normally banned in the major league games. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is an umbrella ...
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Friday, December 12th, 2008
Diana Ketchen asked: If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, you may be a little dismayed at all the chemical and drug solutions that are heading your way. There are a number of different ways that doctors will suggest that you treat ADHD, ...
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Michelle Bery asked: A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) carries with it a whole new set of challenges. Suddenly, behavior that was hard to explain now fits within a standard definition of a widespread disorder. More and more children and adults are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and ...
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Monday, December 8th, 2008
Jon Arnold asked: Studies have shown that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are increasing at an alarming rate. Some think that it is because it is not really rising but that it is gaining more visibility with better tools and methods to detect it, but ...
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Michael S asked: I find that I can't concentrate on things for an extended period of time. Since I've moved to Chicago, I get frustrated with my self becuase I find that when I am speaking with people, I get tongue tied and I studder becuase what I am ...
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Monday, December 1st, 2008
Asdfjkl; asked: ...
I was asking more along the lines of how do they test you for it? What do they do to find out?Agnes
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