Tag Archives: attention deficit disorder

Online Resources for A.D.D.

There are a lot of online resources that can be found that can provide information about A.D.D.. There are blogs that provide links to articles about medication, social issues, and A.D.D. related news articles. There are websites that have factual information. There are magazines devoted to the subject of A.D.D., and even some quizzes that you can take to help determine if you have it. ADDitude This is a magazine about “living well with Attention Deficit”. You can access the articles online, or subscribe and have the magazine sent to your home. They provide factual information about A.D.D. such as … Continue reading →

What Worked For Us – Coping With A.D.D.

A.D.D. seems to run in my family. My brother has been diagnosed with it. It is clear that my mother has it. Two of my uncles probably do as well, and this is just to name a few. Sometimes, I wonder if I might have a mild form of A.D.D., since it does tend to run in families, and I realize that I have a tendency to be somewhat distracted at times. Many of the people in my family that very likely have A.D.D. are undiagnosed, unmedicated, and unaware of the tools, skills, and tricks that they can utilize to … Continue reading →

ADHD and Adopted Children

Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) more commonly diagnosed in adopted children? One study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology found that of 808 adopted children, ages 4-18 years, 21 percent had enough behavioral symptoms to qualify for a diagnosis of ADHD. This is twice the rate in the general child population. (This study was based on extensive parent questionnaires.) An analysis of risk factors showed that those with behavioral symptoms usually had pre-adoptive risk factors such as history of abuse or neglect, later age at adoption, prenatal drug exposure and/or multiple foster placements. Still, experts advise being cautious … Continue reading →

Stimulant Therapy for ADHD

Stimulant therapy is one of the most popular treatments for adults and children with ADHD. You’ve probably heard of drugs like Ritalin and Adderall; these psychostimulants help regulate impulsive behavior and improve attention span in adults, adolescents, and children with moderate to severe ADHD. So what do psychostimulants do? They help your brain increase levels of chemicals like epinephrine and norepineprhine — these chemicals transmit signals between nerves. The end result is that you can focus better, pay attention longer, and rein in those impulses. Stimulant therapy works in approximately seventy percent of adults and up to eighty percent of … Continue reading →