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ADHD Assessment Tools

December 22, 2011

These ADHD assessment tools  be used for educational purposes only. They are not substitutes for informed psychological advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider. DSM-IV-TR: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: [...]

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The Truth About Attention Deficit Disorder by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

August 27, 2011

Blogs The Mysteries of ADD published originally on the web for Psychology Today magazine. Tom Brown’s website www.DrThomasEBrown.com The truth about attention deficit disorder by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. The Mysteries of ADD and High IQ The five truths about attention deficit disorder. Published on August 16, 2011 by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. in The [...]

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ADHD Data and Statistics in THE USA

July 30, 2011

  Data & Statistics In the United States The American Psychiatric Association states in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) that 3%-7% of school-aged children have ADHD. 1  However, studies have estimated higher rates in community samples. Recent data from surveys of parents indicate that: [Read article]  Approximately 9.5% or 5.4 million [...]

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High IQ Kids With ADHD – Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

July 26, 2011

Bright students are not immune from the cognitive difficulties that plague other children and adolescents with attention deficit disorder, a new Yale study has found. For the complete report: High-IQ-Kids-with-ADHD Youth with high IQs and ADHD suffered difficulty with working memory, processing speed, organization and focus, according to the study published online July 26 in [...]

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Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. on ADHD

April 19, 2011
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Learning disabilities and ADHD. (Written for kids)

April 11, 2011

Learning disabilities and ADHD Learning disabilities affect how you understand, remember, and respond to new information. They can cause problems in several areas, including speaking, reading, writing, and doing math. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a learning disability, but it definitely can affect a person’s ability to learn. And if you have ADHD, [...]

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¿Que es el ADHD?

February 14, 2011

(What Is ADHD?) Jack, el hijo de Lisa, siempre había sido muy inquieto. Incluso cuando estaba en pre-escolar, convertía su casa en una especie de remolino, gritando, desordenando las cosas de la casa y montándose en los muebles. Ningún juguete o actividad cautivaba su atención mas de un par de minutos tras los cuales volvía, [...]

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The Multimodal Treatment of ADHD Study (MTA):Questions and Answers

January 11, 2011

The Multimodal Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Study (MTA):Questions and Answers NIMH Revised November 2009 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorder in childhood. Several interventions are effective in treating children with ADHD, including medications and behavior therapy. To examine how intensive treatment with medications compares with intensive behavior therapy, [...]

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The Overlap Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

January 11, 2011

Cathryn A. Galanter, M.D. discusses the overlap between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder as well as how to differentiate between the two.

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ADHD As A Psychiatrist Views and Treats It

December 14, 2010

Learn from Glen S. Hirsch, M.D., a nationally recognized expert in diagnosis and psychopharmacology, how a psychiatrist diagnoses this disorder, when and how the question of medication comes into play and, if appropriate, how the choice of a specific medication is made, how to titrate for maximum benefit and how to determine whether the medicine is working at [...]

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