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Hyperactivity in ADHD
What is “Hyperactivity” in ADHD?
If you have a child who is hyperactive, you need no explanation. He's the one running across the ceiling. But for the rest of you, this is what we mean.
These are kids that act as if they are driven by a motor.
They "go." You wind them up in the morning and they "go" until they're finally exhausted, and then they go to sleep, maybe. Some of these sleep pretty well during the night, and some of them hardly need sleep at all. Three hours of sleep and they're up and ready to go.
Each child is different, each child is unique.
Remember that there are several different types of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD. Read more of the article...
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ADHD Impulsivity
IMPULSIVITY
Being "impulsive" means to act without thinking first, just acting upon your impluses. Impulsivity is acting without thinking about the consequences or the future. Acting without thinking... this is one of the characteristics of ADHD. ADHD is an "impulse control" disorder. Read more of the article...
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Mineral Deficiencies in ADHD
David, from England, wrote:
I am following your work with great interest as I am trying to get more information about the subject of ADD / ADHD for a friend of mine who was put in charge of such a child at school. She was given no training for this work nor was she given any backup. She was relieved to find that she was not the only one with this problem! Read more of the article...
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Teenage Brains: A Work in Progress
From the National Institute of Mental Health, December 18, 2006 Read more of the article...
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Brain Changes Mirror Symptoms in ADHD
ADHD | Teenagers | Brain Changes
From the National Institute of Mental Health Read more of the article...
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ADHD and Alcoholism
ADHD a Risk Factor for Alcoholism
March 27, 2007 –
Its really no surprise for those in the field, working with ADHD children and teens, but two new studies show that children with ADHD are more likely than other children to abuse alcohol in their teen years, and maybe beyond. Read more of the article...
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ADHD in Teenagers
ADHD is a Problem for Teenagers
The teenage years can be hard enough for some. But with ADHD as a part of life it can be even a greater challenge for both the parents and the teenager.
If left untreated, ADHD can lead to serious problems in a teenager. Read more of the article...
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Study: ADHD Preschoolers Improve with Low Doses of Medication
From the National Institute of Mental Health 2007 Read more of the article...
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ADHD Diagnostic Criteria Made Easy
Diagnostic Criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The following is a practical summary of the DSM-IV criteria for Attention Deficit Disorder. The actual criteria for "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" is available in the DSM-IV manual. Read more of the article...
