Behavioral And Emotional Health
What Is ADD? What Is ADHD?
ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. It is the same thing as ADHD. The name was changed to ADHD in 1994. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It describes a range of behaviors that include difficulty paying attention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity. Because different countries tend to use different criteria to diagnose ADHD the
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What Causes ADHD?
We don’t really know what causes most cases of ADHD. Genetics does play a role – ADHD runs in certain families. But genes alone don’t provide the full explanation. It is likely that a combination of factors, including genetics and environment, ultimately contribute to the development of ADHD. Most children with ADHD have a close
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
Just because a young child has trouble sitting still and seems to have a short attention span does not mean that the child has ADHD. A lot of normal, healthy children are extremely bouncy when young, and may often seem out of control. The diagnosis of ADHD must be made by an expert after a
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Additional Sources Of Information on ADD – ADHD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)8181 Professional Place, Suite 201Landover, MD 20785Phone: 301-306-7070 or 800-233-4050Fax: 301-306-7090Web: http://www.chadd.org/ The National Resource Center on AD|HD (A Program of CHADD) Web: http://www.help4adhd.org/ Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)PO Box 7557 Wilmington, DE 19803-9997E-mail: info@add.orgPhone/Fax: (800) 939-1019Web: http://www.add.org/ Learning Disabilities Association of America4156 Library RoadPittsburgh, PA 15234-1349Phone:
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