Is it possible that in the near future we will throw away the way that we presently categorize ADHD, and replace it with something altogether new?

Will we say "good-bye" to "inattentive type", "impulsive-hyperactive type", and "combined type" of ADHD as listed in the DSM-IV today?

What will happen to Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, and Eeyore as illustrations of the different types of ADHD?

After recently hearing a lecture from Russell Barkley on the latest research into ADHD, I was convinced that changes need to be made in how we conceptualize, describe, and treat ADHD. But I am just not sure what changes need to be made.

Based on the newest evidence it would seem though that Read more of the article...

• Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore suffer from one common disorder;

I recently received this letter from a parent which touches on all of the issues involved in the diagnosis of childhood behavior disorders such as ADHD. Look at all of the issues involved: divorced parents, lifestyle of one of the parents, mood swings, inattention, tics, meds that don't work, and more. My heart goes out to this dad and his child: Read more of the article...

Depression in Teenagers

With as many as 25% of teenagers with ADHD being clinically depressed, it is important to understand what depression looks like, why it is important to treat it and manage it, and the treatment options available.

When we think of someone who is depressed, we usually picture a sad, tearful, lonesome person. But teenagers with depression don't look like adults with depression. Read more of the article...

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability. It usually shows itself in problems with written language, particularly with reading and spelling. It is its own unique problem, or disorder, and it is not the result of low intelligence. There may be issues related to differences in how the eyes interpret information in some forms of dyslexia, but this is not the most common form.

The International Dyslexia Association, formerly the Orton Dyslexic Association, adopted the following definition for dyslexia in 2002. This Definition is also used by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Read more of the article...

There are a lot of situations that can look like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children or teens, but is NOT ADHD.

A Careful Diagnostic Exam for ADHD is Needed

This is why a careful ADHD diagnostic evaluation is so important. A physician, or mental health professional, must spend quality, and quantity, time to rule out other conditions that can look like ADHD. This conditions include:
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• Pervasive Developmental Disorder or PDD
• Asperger's Disorder
• Tourette's Disorder (Tourette's Syndrome) or Tic Disorder
• Mental Retardation
• Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder