Archive for February, 2010

Is Attention Deficit Disorder a form of mental illness?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Woman Of A Certain Age asked: Just wondering. I thought that ADD was a neurological disorder. Does that equate with "mental illness" per se?Is A Vending Business Right For You?

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Is labeling a child with Attention Deficit Disorder Really Necessary?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

shadowman asked: Thinking back, I was a hyper child in school. Never was given medication but was punished when I acted up. (whipping). Now when some children with alot of energy become restless in school, or a mother can't control them, they are taken to a doctor. Doctors perform ...

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The Elements of Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Margaret. H asked: So how exactly do you address something that has so many problems and so many facets to a single developmental disorder. Attention Deficit Disorder or ADHD is one of the more common problems that kids face to day, and this condition is not just limited to kids, ...

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what is the difference between a learning disability and Attention deficit disorder?

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

upsers59 asked: I had LD and my biggest stumbling block was taking tests and exams.I always flunked no matter how hard I studied. I was just told to study harder. Could it have been I had ADD>Outdoor Solar Lighting

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Uncovering Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Paul Hata asked: In today's world, the mass media is one of the most powerful sources of information. These have enabled people access and research any subject within a few seconds. One of the most researched subjects is medicine and diseases which are lesser known of. Thus diseases like the ...

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Why was the word “hyperactivity” added to Attention Deficit Disorder?

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

mizzhollywood26 asked: Why was it changed from ADD to ADHD?Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

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How do you know if u have attention deficit disorder or not?

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

DAISEY MAI asked: I've been thru therapy before and they claimed I did not have "ADD" however sometimes I wonder if one can be misdiagnosed? Have u been rediagnosed and found they you or someone in fact suffered from this? It just seems like my interests jump around a lot. ...

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