ADHD Statistics
Statistics about American ADHD children aged 5-17, 1998-2009. Some statistical information includes: key findings, percentage of ADHD children diagnosed between 1998-2009, ADHD prevalence varied by race, etc.
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Prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD in the United States
Research on the prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD. Results include an estimated prevalence of current adult ADHD at 4.4%, and correlates such as being male, unemployed, and previously married. Many ADHD adults are untreated for their disorder, yet many are treated for other comorbid mental and substance disorders that they may have in addition to ADHD.
CHANGES TO THE DSM – HOW THEY WILL AFFECT YOU
CHANGES TO THE DSM HOW THEY WILL AFFECT YOU The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Is Changing! This Manual Determines the Criteria for Diagnosing Disabilities, Including ADHD How Will These Changes Affect You? [This meeting is appropriate for Adults, Parents, Educators and ADHD Treatment Professionals] Dr. Mary Solanto will fill us in … Read more
ADHD and Executive Function by Dr. Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
Audio presentation by Dr. Barkley on executive functioning.
¿Que es el ADHD/TDAH? – en Español/Spanish
(What Is ADHD?) Jack, el hijo de Lisa, siempre habÃa sido muy inquieto. Incluso cuando estaba en pre-escolar, convertÃa 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 volvÃa, … Read more
Managing Stress and Toxic Worry
An audio presentation by Edward Hallowell, M.D. – January 12, 2011 Click here to purchase books by Edward Hallowell, M.D. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist and graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School, and director of the Hallowell Center in Sudsbury, MA. He was a member of the Harvard … Read more
The Multimodal Treatment of ADHD Study (MTA):Questions and Answers
“To examine how intensive treatment with medications compares with intensive behavior therapy, or with the combination of the two, NIMH sponsored the Multimodal Treatment of ADHD (MTA) study. The main findings from this study were published in December 1999…”
The Overlap Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder
Audio presentation by Cathryn A. Galanter, M.D. on the overlap between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder.
Vanderbilt Padres ADHD Rating Scale en Español/Spanish
Marque el cuadro que mejor describa el comportamiento de su niño(a) durante los últimos 6 meses. Si su niño(a) está tomando medicinas actualmente, por favor califique el comportamiento del niño cuando NO toma medicinas. Descargue el formulario aquà From Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital © 2006 – 2015, by The ADD Resource Center. All Rights Reserved. To … Read more
Why ADHD is on the Rise
At Everyday Health’s roundtable, ADHD professionals discuss their individual answers to questions such as: Why is ADHD diagnosis on the rise? Is treatment really necessary? Can bad parenting cause ADHD? Etc.